Foster FAQ

Foster commitments range from 4 weeks to 3 months, or until adoption.

• Short-term: 4-6 weeks
• Medium-term: 7 weeks - 12 weeks
• Long-term: 12 weeks - until adoption

• Must be 21+ years old
• Must have a valid government-issued photo ID and a utility bill with a current address
• Must live in a house or a rent with landlord approval
• Must agree to a home check either in-person or virtual
• Must have a driver's license and own a car, or means of transportation (no reimbursement for transportation)
• Agree to attend foster training (2-4 hours)
• Agree that dog will be an indoor dog only and never left outside
• Agree to sign a foster agreement and commit a minimum of 3 weeks of fostering

We provide our foster dog:

- Basic supplies (collar/harness/name tag/leash)
- Wellness care (initial vet exam) while fostering
- Full vaccination
- Microchip
- GPS or Bluetooth device (Fi collar or AirTag)
- Medical costs that may incur
- Monthly Heartworm & Flea/Tick Prevention
- Treats (2 bags)
- Toys (2 basic toys)
- Basic grooming supplies or grooming expenses
- Foster training

Foster will provide:
- A safe, loving home
- Transportation to/from the airport, grooming place, and doctor's office
- Food (we cover special diets)
- Bedding (reimbursed after the second fostering)

Please fill out the application form by going to this link and one of our volunteers will reach out to you shortly upon review.

We work with foster families in the following states:

CA, CO, NM, NV, UT, DC, MD, VA, WA

We also have partnering rescues in GA and TX. If you are in the state not listed above,  please email us at foster@everyhoperescue.org and we will research State and county regulations to see if we can foster in your state or will connect you with our partner rescues in your local area.

You will be responsible for most aspects of dog's care including but not limited to feeding, grooming, taking the fostering dog to veterinary care when needed, and providing basic training. You will also be asked to provide a short weekly update letting us know the progress of your foster dog. At the end of the fostering, you will be asked to coordinate with us to transport the dog to an adoptive family, another foster, or volunteer's place. We will train you and provide guidelines to follow.

Dogs need fostering for different reasons. Many dogs need an adjustment period until they find a forever family. Some dogs need a quiet, safe environment while they are recovering from surgery or illness.

Since we are not a breed-specific dog rescue, we have various types of dogs that need a foster parent. We will review your foster application and try to match your preference, lifestyle, and family members as dogs thrive in different environments. No matter what life stage they are in, they can benefit from fostering and it is one of the most impactful things you can do to change their lives

Of course! It is beneficial for us to learn how our foster dogs would react to other dogs/cats. We will ask you to sign a waiver and it will be your responsibility to separate them for the safety of your pet. We will also ask you for a copy of spay/neuter certificate along with the proof of all the required vaccines (Rabies, DHPPL, and kennel cough) to ensure the safety of our dogs.

We work very hard to support all our fosters throughout the process. We have foster mentors who will be available to answer your questions or need any guidance. We have also partnered with Airvet to provide 24/7 medical support in case of an emergency.