Foster

Make it a Dog's Lucky Day -- Foster a Lucky Dog or Cat!

Lucky Dog Fosters are a key part of our rescue and rehome process. Fosters provide temporary housing for Lucky Dogs and Cats while they find their forever homes. The more fosters we have, the more lives we can save! Note, fosters must live in DC, Maryland, or Virginia. We look forward to receiving your foster questionnaire.

We have three types of Fosters:

Overnight & Weekend

Overnight and Weekend Fosters take in a dog off transport, typically a Friday or Saturday night, give them a bath and some basic medication (provided by Lucky Dog), and take them to the Adoption Event that Sunday.

Full Time

Full Time Fosters take in a dog or cat off transport, or from another foster, and provide temporary housing until they are placed in their forever home. This can be as short as a few days, or take several weeks. Our full time fosters typically commit to their foster dog or cat until they find their forever home.

Puppy or Kitten Fosters

Puppy or Kitting Fosters typically foster litters of puppies or kittens that are not yet full vaccinated that need a little more care and attention. Puppy and Kitten Fosters are not responsible for training or housebreaking, just caring for the youngest arrivals until they are adopted. Puppy or Kitten Fosters need to have a flexible schedule and lots of patience!

Dog Foster Sign-Up Cat Foster Sign-Up

If you have more questions on fostering in general, this article is a great resource!

Foster Application Process

  • Step 1: Fill out the New Foster Questionnaire (Dog or Cat).
  • Step 2: Send us the completed application either online or by email to [email protected].
  • Step 3: Have a phone screening interview.
  • Step 4: Have a home visit with one of our trained volunteers.
  • Step 5: Meet us at a shelter transport arrival or adoption event and take your Lucky Foster Dog or Cat home!

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue's Commitment to You & Your Foster Dog or Cat

  • We provide routine and emergency medical care at one of our fantastic partner vets...at no cost to you.
  • We provide essential supplies, including collars, leashes, crates, and identification tags.
  • We have trainers/behaviorists who can help work through any issues (no matter how big or small) you may have with your Lucky Dog foster dog or cat.
  • We let the world know that your Lucky Dog or Cat is looking for a permanent home by posting him or her on multiple websites.
  • We hold adoption events every week - a great way to find loving homes for your foster dogs and cats.
  • Our network of volunteers are here to answer questions, screen potential adopters, help transport your dog or cat when you are unable, and do anything we can to make fostering a great experience!

Your Commitment to Your Lucky Dog or Cat

  • You provide daily care for your Lucky dog or cat foster.
  • You provide unconditional love and affection.
  • You share photos and videos of your foster.
  • You are open to meeting adopters at your home for handoff (contract and payment will be done electronically in advance).
  • And, most importantly, you let us know if you need help!