Discover the Rewards of Fostering Dogs: Everything You Need to Know

The single most valuable thing you can do to help in rescue is dog fostering! We can only save the lives of these beautiful, majestic dogs if we have a temporary home to place them in while we find them their permanent home. When you provide shelter to a dog that is desperate and needing a home you know you have become a hero. You have saved a precious, meaningful life.

You offer the dog a chance to find two very important things we all seek - love and security and, in return, you receive the gift of being able to watch that life grow, gain confidence and bloom into a great companion. When you witness the heart warming changes the foster dog goes through just by being with you in your home and receiving the love and care you give you experience an epiphany: You started out rescuing this dog, but it was you that was rescued in the end.

Fostering is not always easy, and sometimes it can be downright inconvenient, but when you see them walk off into the sunset with their new family, it's is always worth it.

If you would like to give a dog a new start in life please fill out our Foster Application

Once you've been approved please complete the Foster Contract

What Happens When You Dog Foster?

Based on the information provided on the Foster Application, you will be matched with a foster dog that suits your family and home. The dog lives with you as part of your family until we find it a permanent home. You will be given a foster contract to sign that states the dog remains the property of Great Pyrenees Rescue Society while it is being fostered at your home and includes that you agree to give it back to Great Pyrenees Rescue Society once a home is found for it. There will also be other useful information on the contract on fostering and phone numbers to call if you have problems or questions.

What Do I Feed a Foster Dog?

If you have other dogs, you can feed your new Great Pyrenees foster the same food you feed your own dogs. Great Pyrenees are considered giant breed dogs. They have surprisingly slow metabolisms and usually require less food than most people imagine. With a giant breed dog it's better to feed an adult dog twice a day rather than all at one feeding. Food can be provided if you require it.

Are Shots and Medical Care Included?

The foster dog will be given all its vaccinations including rabies - paid for by Great Pyrenees Rescue Society at Great Pyrenees Rescue Society’s vets. The dog will also be spayed or neutered by Great Pyrenees Rescue Society’s vets. Any medications the dog is on when it comes to you will be provided by Great Pyrenees Rescue Society.

What Happens if the Foster Dog Develops a Medical Problem While In My Care?

You call our dog coordinator. They will discuss the problem with you and determine whether the dog needs to go to see one of our approved vets. If the dog needs to see a vet we’ll direct you to one of our approved vets closest to you. Once the dog has been seen by the vet and treatment approved by Great Pyrenees Rescue Society we will pay for the dog’s treatment.

What If I Want to Adopt a Foster Dog?

If you decide you want to permanently keep your foster dog you can apply to adopt the dog. Please contact Great Pyrenees Rescue Society as soon as possible so that you can apply for the dog before anyone else is approved to adopt it. We’ll remove the dog from the website and you complete the adoption contract and pay the adoption fee. Then your new baby becomes yours!