Fostering a dog is one of the most impactful ways you can help a rescue dog. A foster home can provide a lifeline for one of our dogs in need. Not only does it help them, it can also be hugely rewarding for you too.
We’re always on the look out for new fosters to add to our UK network, especially if you have experience with rescue dogs and/or you live in a rural area. If you think you could provide a dog who needs it most with the security of a loving home, we would be delighted to hear from you. Fill in our Foster Form to get started, or read on to find out more about why dogs need fostering, and what fostering a rescue dog entails.
There are a number of reasons why one of our rescue dogs might need a foster home, and while we do our utmost to find all of our dogs a permanent home, sometimes a foster home is the best temporary solution for their wellbeing. In these instances, our priority is to find them a safe place to live where they will receive the care they need, whilst we find them a permanent home, and that’s where fostering comes in!
The most common reasons a WAHF dog may need a foster home:
How does Wild at Heart Foundation support their fosters?
We’re always delighted when someone is generous to consider welcoming a dog into their home, and we do our best to make the experience as easy and enjoyable for both dog and human as we can!
Our fosters receive:
How long does fostering last?
The length of a dog’s stay in your care can vary hugely depending on the circumstances – fostering may only last for a matter of weeks, or can be a longer term commitment. We always take each foster’s circumstances into account before matching them with a dog, and will of course work within your personal timeframes.
However long you’re able to open your home to a dog who needs it most, fostering really does mean the difference between a stressful and confusing upheaval, and a gentle, compassionate transition into a new way of life.