Foster Care

Not ready for a long-term relationship? Instead, why not become a foster parent to one of our rescue dogs?

What to expect if you foster one of Tender Hearts Dog Rescue's dogs

If you decide to foster one of our dogs remember that it is temporary until a forever home is found. The foster placement can take anywhere from a few days to a couple months.

During the dog’s stay with you, you will be provided all things necessary for the care of the dog, i.e., leash, harness, food, etc.

THDR has experienced volunteers to help you work through any issues or problem behaviors that may develop. If the situation is untenable, the dog can be moved to another foster home.

Reasons to Foster One of Our Rescue Dogs

Fostering is an act of kindness that:

… saves a life and brings happiness to both the dog and foster parent.

… provides healing from trauma.

… increases their chance of getting adopted.

… gives you the opportunity to see if you are ready to adopt a rescue dog.

… keeps dogs out of shelters.

… is a way of giving back to the community.

… gives the rescue a second chance.

Ready to start fostering?

Foster families are the heart of Tender Hearts Dog Rescue. Rather than having a dog live in a shelter where they might become depressed or withdrawn, foster families rescue our dogs and have them live in their warm and comforting homes. This not only helps the dog adjust to family life, it is a place where they survive and ultimately thrive.