Foster an Animal

We currently need fosters for our awesome pups and cats!

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    Some of the most valuable lifesaving work happens not at shelters and rescue organizations, but in homes. We're talking about the important foster work done by volunteers every time they open their homes to a furry friend from a shelter.

    The truth is, foster pets make great houseguests. They're just happy to be out of the shelter, and they don't care if there are potato chip crumbs between the couch cushions. In fact, they might like that quite a bit.

    We currently need fosters for our awesome animals! Fostering is incredibly rewarding for both the furry friend and your family. We provide food, a crate, approved medical care, and 24/7 support. Click the button below to apply to be a foster!

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Fostering

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • We supply food, a crate, approved medicals and 24/7 support.

Still on the fence about fostering?

Here are 10 reasons why you should consider fostering:

  • Some animals can handle a shelter environment better than others. Many get overly excited or too anxious to let their true personality shine when they’re in a kennel. In a foster home, pets can relax, so that potential adopters can get a good sense of how they’d be in a home.

  • Taking a walk in the park is fun, but it’s a lot more fun strolling with a foster dog at your side. Playing with your foster cat is a great way to unwind and provide the attention she craves.

  • Dogs and cats are enthusiastic students. Most of them want to learn new skills that can make it easier for them to find a home.

  • Every time you take your foster dog on a walk, or out to a dog-friendly establishment, it’s an opportunity to connect with potential adopters.

  • Many pets adopted from the Rags 2 Riches adoption center find homes after a foster parent shares a post on social media sites like Facebook and Instagram.

  • Just like us, cats and dogs need exercise to stay healthy and feel good. While shelters do their best to give animals adequate space to be active, there’s often a lot more room to play in a home.

  • It’s difficult to know all the important things about a shelter animal, such as how they feel about other animals or kids.

  • Adopting a pet is a significant decision. If you’re not sure you’re ready to take that next step, fostering is an excellent way to test the waters. You’ll gain experience caring for a pet, so that when it’s time for you to adopt, you’ll do so with confidence.

  • If you’re unable to adopt a cat or dog right now but want to open your space (and heart) to a shelter animal, look no further than being a foster parent.

  • Every time a shelter animal is able to leave the shelter for a foster home, space is created for another deserving homeless pet who needs a second chance!