February 5, 2022

Foster Dogs, Inc.

"But... How Do You Say Goodbye?" A Foster Story ...

Have you ever asked “How do you say goodbye” when it comes to fostering? You’ll want to read the whole thing. This is what fostering is all about.

August 23, 2021

Foster Dogs, Inc.

Foster Tips from HASS: Human Animal Support ...

Have you noticed? Fostering has become increasingly popular over the last few years! Over the course of the Covid pandemic, unprecedented numbers of New Yorkers and Tennesseans joined our Foster Roster, offering to temporarily house homeless shelter pets during stay-at-home orders. With this growth in fostering comes the recognition that it is time to move away from the old shelter model, the traditional “pound” many people might have in mind. Moving towards the foster-centric model is the way of the future.

May 27, 2021

Elsie Heung

No, "Pandemic Pups" Aren't Being Returned to ...

What happens to these “pandemic pets” when people return to work and no longer have the time or resources to care for them? If we are to believe recent headlines in the media, people are heartlessly dumping their “pandemic puppies” in shelters. USA Today published an article earlier this month, “Everyone wanted a puppy when the pandemic began, but now those dogs are being returned.” But are these headlines accurate?

April 28, 2021

Foster Dogs, Inc.

"Why We Foster" New Podcast Launch

Breaking News! The Team at Foster Dogs, Inc., led by photographer Stacey Axelrod (@NYCPetPhotographer), has big news to share. Our new podcast “Why We Foster” launches today. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and listen now to Episode 1: “Goodbye is the Goal” for a full half-hour of feel-good fuzzies.

The first and only podcast about the pet foster community.

March 8, 2021

Foster Dogs, Inc.

A Far-Away Foster Match for a NJ Family

One door closes, and another door opens. Fostering made this incredible rescue story possible! At the same time that this New York family found out their dog was diagnosed with terminal cancer, Jones was entering foster care in Alabama after a long stay in the shelter. “Little did anyone know this was beginning of his long journey to us! […]. When I look back at the synchronicity of our stories and how many people were involved to get our boy home I am still amazed and I can’t help but say it was ‘meant to be!’ Thanks to Foster Dogs’ willingness to look beyond the immediate obstacle of distance, Jones the formerly unwanted dog is finally home and Beatrice is grieving no longer.”

Foster Hacks

Foster Dogs, Inc.

March 12, 2018

Tips & Tricks

Ask the Expert: Foster Hacks

Foster Dogs, Inc.

March 12, 2018

Tips & Tricks

Tips From a Foster Mom and Rescuer

As a former foster mom who has fostered a hundred, maybe more dogs/puppies in the past decade, I have realized some pretty neat tricks and tips to help save some time and money with foster dogs. In this post, I am going to share five of my top “foster hacks.” Keep in mind: I am not a vet or professional and these are just personal tips and tricks that have worked with the foster dogs that I have cared for. The tips listed are based on common questions I have been asked, what I have found most useful as a foster, and what knowledge makes things easier on the rescue organization.