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Be somebody's couch

Fostering is the whole rescue. There is no building, so every animal they say yes to needs a spare room, a quiet corner, or a spot on the sofa.

A tan mixed breed dog stretched out asleep on a bed beside a bright window
Otis picked here'26 08 12 — photographed 2026-08-12
A long-haired grey and white cat asleep on a stack of paperwork
Beans, helping'26 07 19 — photographed 2026-07-19
A cream retriever puppy in a red collar lying on a living room floor
first night'26 09 02 — photographed 2026-09-02

We do not have a physical location, like a shelter. Instead all of our animals are in individual foster homes, on couches instead of in cages.

What you provide

A safe, loving home with real attention — love, comfort, structure and security while an animal gets ready for the family that will keep it.

What they provide

Everything else. Food, crates, bowls, bedding, medication, and all veterinary care. Fostering should cost you time and heart, not money.

You can say what fits you

  • Seniors, who mostly need somewhere soft and quiet.
  • Animals with special needs or a course of medication.
  • A mother and her litter, which is loud and short and wonderful.
  • Short-term recovery care after a surgery.
A senior golden retriever looking up at a string of coloured holiday lights indoors
Birdie's first December'26 08 18 — photographed 2026-08-18
A tabby cat sitting upright on a made bed, watching the room
Wendell, supervising'26 08 24 — photographed 2026-08-24

How to start

Read the dog and cat adoption processes first, so you know what happens to an animal after your part is done. Then send the foster application. It exists so they can match an animal’s personality and needs to your actual household, not to guess.