Foster – sanfelipedogrescue.org

Why Foster?

In San Felipe, we have more dogs in need than we have space at the rescue. By opening your home to a “guest dog,” you aren’t just giving them a bed – you are literally saving their life. You provide the space and the cuddles; we provide the medical care and work on finding their forever family.

Why Foster Care Matters

Foster families provide a vital bridge between the street and a forever home. By fostering, you address the specific needs of our most vulnerable dogs:

Growth

Giving puppies a safe, healthy place to grow until they are ready for adoption

Healing

Providing a quiet space for dogs to recover from surgery, illness, or injury.

Confidence Building

Helping timid or fearful dogs learn to trust humans and feel safe in a home environment.

Decompression

Offering a calm retreat for dogs overwhelmed by the stress of rescue life.

Capacity

Opening a spot in our rescue so we can immediately save the next dog in need.

How It Works

1. Apply: Fill out our 2-Minute Interest Form.
2. Match: We’ll suggest a dog that fits your lifestyle (big, small, puppy, or chill senior).
3. Support: We drop the dog off/or arrange pick up at SFDR with basics and are available for questions.
4. Adoption: We promote the dog for adoption. Once a family is approved, the dog moves to their forever home!