Why Foster?

The Urgent Need for Foster Homes

Every year, thousands of animals in the Bay Area end up in shelters. Many are perfectly adoptable but simply need a temporary home before finding their forever family. Unfortunately, shelters often reach capacity, leaving them with difficult choices.

Fostering helps relieve shelter overcrowding, ensures pets receive one-on-one care, and increases their chances of adoption.

Three puppies sitting and standing on a gravel path.

How Fostering Saves Lives

  • Keeps pets out of shelters and in a low-stress, home environment.

  • Prepares animals for adoption by helping them adjust to a home routine.

  • Provides a flexible commitment—whether for a few weeks or a few months, fostering works around your lifestyle.

  • Creates a rewarding experience for fosters, knowing they’ve played a crucial role in a pet’s journey to a forever home.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Your home could be the safe haven a pet needs. Whether it’s for a few weeks or a few months, fostering changes lives—both theirs and yours.