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Fosters provide temporary, in-home care for dogs and cats while they wait to find their forever home. Fosters provide basic daily care such as feeding and exercise, as well as housetraining, leash walking, socialization, and lots of love and patience.

It is not always easy. Many of the animals have lived outside and have never been in a kennel, walked on a leash, or had consistent meals. Fostering requires dedication, hard work, and time commitments.

Fosters are responsible for getting their foster to one of Rescue Network's partner vet clinics, as well as being in good communication with their coordinators and potential adopters.

There is no set answer. The amount of time for each foster varies depending on age, medical and behavior needs. Fosters must have dedication to keep the foster until they are adopted — this can take days to months.

Yes! Fosters get first dibs. We ask that fosters let their coordinator know within five days, otherwise the animal may be posted on the website and made available to the public.

Rescue Network covers all necessary expenses related to the dogs and cats' wellbeing — kennel, food, collar, leash, toys, etc. Any reimbursement must be pre-approved by Rescue Network prior to purchase. All veterinary expenses are covered by Rescue Network.

Absolutely. We require all resident animals to be up to date on vaccines so they can stay healthy — some animals needing foster may have health issues that can pass to other animals. Rescue Network is not responsible for any illness or injury to your pet caused by a foster animal. You are fostering at your own risk.