Becoming a Foster:

We are always looking for new foster homes for our rescued dogs, puppies, cats and kittens! If you are interested in becoming a foster home, please fill out our foster application for dogs here, or our foster application for cats here. Thank you for your help!

Because we don't have a physical location or shelter, we can only save animals that we have foster homes for. We save our dogs and cats from high kill animal shelters across the midwest and southern states. We want to save as many as possible, so we are always in need of people willing to take in a foster animal!

 

What to expect:

Your job will be to provide the animal with a loving home, some basic training and socialization. Walk your foster dog regularily, bring them to Petco/Petsmart and let them meet other dogs and people, etc. Play with your cats and kittens, and teach them kitty manners. We can give you training tips and information if you need some assistance. You may also need to provide transportation for your foster animal, picking him/her up and possibly bring them to a vet visit if the need arises.  

When someone is interested in adopting your foster animal, we will review their application to make sure the applicant is a good match. Once we've determined them to be a good potential adopter, we will connect them with you to arrange for a meet and greet. This can take place at the location of your choosing, whether that be in your home, a local park, or another pet friendly location. After the meet, if the applicant decides they want to adopt the animal, we will ask for your feedback on whether you feel it is a good match. If we agree that it's a good fit, we will set up an in-person or virtual home visit and complete the adoption!

 

What behavior issues might we encounter with our foster dog?

Our dogs come from high kill animal shelters through out the midwest and southern states. We take care not to bring in dogs who are aggressive toward people, although the dog may possibly be scared, have aggression toward other dogs/cats, need house training, chewing, or other less desireable traits. We will work with you on training skills to help the dog overcome these issues. If you have children or another pet, we will take care to match you with a foster dog who is good with children/other dogs/cats etc.

 

What happens if our foster dog doesn't get along with our children or pets?

If you are struggling with your foster dog we will do our best to help make the situation work with training tips, etc. If however, you feel like it's not going to work out, we will move the dog as soon as possible. Please understand it may take a few days to a week to find him/her a new foster home . You may need to keep the dog separate from the kids or other pets during this time using a crate, gates, spare room, etc during this time.

 

How long does it usually take for an animal to find an adoptive home?  

Puppies and kittens tend to be adopted faster, usually 1-4 weeks. Adult dogs and cats vary, some are adopted in 2-4 weeks, and others may need foster care for several months.

 

What happens if I can no longer foster the dog?

Please give us at least a week's notice to move the dog to another foster home. If you're planning on a vacation we can usually find another foster to take your foster dog while you are gone.

 

What happens if I want to adopt my foster dog? 

This is called a foster fail and it pretty common! Many of our fosters fall in love with their foster animals and wouls like to adopt. Please do be aware that it is at our discretion though, if you are indeed the best permanent home for the dog. Some fosters will also "foster to adopt". Most times a foster family will know within the first week or two if they wish to adopt their foster animal. Please let us know as soon as you know! Since the animal may be receiving applications from other families, notifying us asap will save other families from disappointment, and will allow the animal to settle into his/her permanent home. It also allows us to use the funds spent caring for your foster animal toward saving another one waiting in the shelter!

 

What are the costs?

RRR covers all necessary expenses. Sometimes a foster family will purchase items for their foster, like food, new toys, a bed, special treats, etc. Those are voluntary and at your own expense. If you have food, a crate, etc already that's great!  If you would like us to provide food or a crate to you, just say the word. Vet bills are covered by Redemption Road Rescue. You must take the dog to one of our approved vets, and the care must be approved by the director or office manager of the rescue. In case of an emergency, call Carol on the way to the vet to inform her of what is happening!

 

Submit a foster application for dogs here  or a  foster application for cats here!