Peter Stanton, Co-founder, pictured here holding Shelly who was rescued off death row from MDAS

Want To Foster a Dog?

Are you interested in becoming a dog foster? As a foster-based rescue, our fosters play a very important role in our rescue efforts. Fosters care for the needs of the dog they are fostering until the dog is placed in a permanent home. Let us know if you are interested in being a volunteer dog foster by completing our online Volunteer Information Form.

Simba was rescued from death row at PBAC is pictured playing with his new mommy

What Are Fosters Responsible For?

As a dog foster, you are responsible for providing day-to-day care for the dog you are fostering, including:

• Food
• Shelter
• Exercise
• Companionship
• Giving of medications (if necessary)
• Transport of the dog to vet appointments
• Any other related care needs

 
Happy Tails Dog Rescue will provide the necessary vet care and grooming for the fostered dog, this includes covering all expenses for veterinary care, medications, and other necessary treatments. Happy Tails is also responsible for marketing the dog and facilitating the adoption process in an attempt to find the dog a permanent home as quickly as possible.

Puff is pictured here together with her foster mom Sara who later adopted her

Why Being a Dog Foster Is the Best Thing in the World!

Do you want to make the world a better place? If so, consider becoming a foster parent! Fostering means taking in a dog, or any other homeless pet, with the goal of nurturing them for a time until they can be adopted into a permanent home with a family who'll love them forever. Fostering is a crucial part of the animal rescue process. You will find that the act of fostering a dog is an amazing experience for both you and the animal you are fostering. 

​Checkout this great article from the Huffington Post on why fostering is the best thing in the world! 

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V O L U N T E E R    S P O T L I G H T

Kate Britten for Outstanding Service as a Volunteer Dog Foster

Happy Tails Dog Rescue extends a special thank you to Kate Britten for her outstanding volunteer service as a dog foster. Kate has been fostering Lamb, a recent MDAS rescue, and has done a fantastic job nursing him back to health. Lamb is happy, healthy, and ready for his forever home as a result of her time and love for him. Thank you Kate. Happy Tails commends you for your outstanding volunteer service! It is because of fosters like you that our rescue efforts are successful.

Kate Britten pictured here with Lamb who she fostered and then later decided to adopt

Omar Felix, one of our former outstanding foster dads

​V O L U N T E E R    S P O T L I G H T

Omar Felix for Outstanding Service as a Volunteer Dog Foster

Omar Felix has been volunteering with Happy Tails Dog Rescue since the organization started in 2010. He is one of our valued dog fosters and has fostered over 10 of our rescued dogs. He does an outstanding job caring for and loving these neglected dogs during their transition to forever homes. In addition to fostering, Omar actively markets the dogs he fosters which helps increase the chances these dogs have of getting adopted. Volunteer dog fosters play a key role in the rescue process. Omar is an example of what it takes to be an outstanding foster parent. Happy Tails Dog Rescue extends special recognition to you Omar for all of your hard work and dedication to our cause!