Foster homes

Be the stepping stone to a forever home

When you foster, you're doing so much more than temporarily caring for an animal in need — you're preparing them for the rest of their life.

Nina, a Jindo mix, relaxing in her foster home
Why foster

Your love makes them adoptable

A foster home is a stepping stone in preparing a homeless dog for a forever home. The skills, training, and love that a foster family provides can make a huge positive difference in finding a permanent home for that dog.

There are times when fostering is the perfect answer for both the animal and the human caretaker. It is a much-needed service that opens up more possibilities for the many animals who need a home.

16 reasons fostering is the best thing ever

What fosters do

A home, a routine, and a whole lot of love

Provide a safe home

Baibao runs entirely through foster homes — there's no shelter. Your home is where an animal learns what family feels like.

Build skills & confidence

House training, leash walking, gentle socializing — small daily routines make a huge difference to adopters.

Help find the match

You know your foster best. Meet-and-greets with potential adopters happen at the foster home.