Foster a PIP
Live Long and Foster
Check out just some of the foster needs PIPs has currently. This is not a complete list, we get asked to take dogs all the time.
What is a foster parent?
A foster parent is someone who provides a temporary home for a dog while everyone is on the lookout for the dog’s perfect furever home, a stepping stone between their old life and their future. Foster homes are often a dog’s first time in a loving and safe environment. Foster families provide love, guidance and start teaching the pup the basics. PIPs will provide all the needed medical care, preventatives and routine supplies that are needed.
Why are foster families needed?
PIPs has no facility. In order for us to take a dog into the rescue, we need a foster home for them. Often these dogs have very little time left, so having a safe and secure foster home that is committed until that pup is adopted is of the utmost importance.
What makes a good foster?
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Someone who is not sure about adoption yet but wants to “dip their toes in the water”.
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A person who is not sure how a dog would get along with their current pet(s).
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Someone who never had the chance to have a pet but would really like to experience one.
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A family who has room in their home (and heart) to help a rescue dog.
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Most people make great fosters, we are happy to talk through all of it with you!
How long will I foster?
We have two main types of foster opportunities
1) a foster who is committed to fostering a dog until adoption (this is usually called a permanent foster). The time frame for this type of foster is a minimum of 2 weeks. Many factors play into how long the dog will be with their foster; age, breed and how much effort a foster parent puts into their foster dog all take a major role in length of time a dog is with PIPs.
2) The second type is a temporary foster. A temporary foster is one that takes the dog while the main foster has to go away for a specific period of time.
Will I be alone in this fostering experience?
NO!!!!! We have a supportive community of fosters who are always there to give advice. We will also have a kick-ass PIPs team who will be there for you, to answer any questions or concerns you have and to help guide you if or when any issues arise. We also try to educate our foster community on common issues that may arise.
I’m in love! Can I adopt my foster dog?
Yes! Our expectations for “foster fails” are the same as when you adopt. We do ask that you get familiar with the adoption process and exceptions listed on the adoptions page before you decide to foster fail.
We ask that you let us know within the first week of getting your foster pup. We also ask that you think very hard before adopting as most foster families that adopt do not foster again.
We know it’s hard to let go but the joy of watching your foster pup be adopted by an incredible home is an amazing experience! With each foster it gets easier to watch them move on to their furever home and keep in mind that opening up your home to the next foster is saving another life.
I can’t afford a dog right now, can I still foster?
YES!!!! PIPs covers all the medical and preventatives that are needed. PIPs can also take care of food and crates but a lot of foster families provide their foster dog food, toys, crates and treats.