Foster

Why FLF needs foster parents and what it takes:

Fostering is the ultimate gift which provides care provides a temporary home to dogs that need a safe, structured, and loving space as a steppingstone to finding a forever home. Fostering a shelter dog is a rewarding experience that is an integral part of rescue that prepares the dog for adoption. A foster is required to have basic knowledge of animal care.

The Foster Application can be found here.

Foster Obligations

  • Ability to take dog to vet appointments (will accommodate foster’s schedule)
  • Foster dog until they are adopted (we can accommodate your vacations/work trips)
  • Provide safe, warm, loving, and structured environment
  • Provide one or two walks a day
  • Foster guidelines provided
  • Foster liaison assigned to you and your dog to help with any questions

Setting you up for success:

  • We will connect you with a dedicated foster liaison
  • We will provide you with foster guidelines
  • We will provide all the supplies: vet care, food, crate, bed, leash, tag and collar, toys and even a training session, as determined by the rescue