Foster
Open Your Home to a Rescue Dog
Fostering a dog enriches the lives of everyone involved! SCCR relies on foster homes to provide safety, daily care, affection, and socialization until each dog finds their forever home. Apply to become a foster or short-term foster/dog-sitter today!
- Create an account in Better Impact, our volunteer portal, and submit an application to foster.
- Complete the Foster Training Module and the Handling Training Module.
- Email any questions to volunteer@sccrescue.org and continue to check the available foster dogs page or dog sitting page for opportunities!
Considering Fostering?
We’re here to support you! Learn more about the foster parent responsibilities.
More About Foster Responsibilities
With close support and assistance from SCCR, responsibilities of a foster home include:
- Caring for a dog as your own until it finds it forever home (this can vary in length from dog to dog)
- Bringing your foster dog to the veterinarian for care as seen fit and scheduled by Medical Coordinator
- Bringing your foster dog to Adoption Events, or Adoption Center for potential forever homes to meet
- Answering questions about your foster dog for potential adopters at Adoption Events (or occasionally via email or phone)
- Teaching your foster dog how to live in a home environment
- Working with the SCCR Board, Trainer, or Foster Buddy if any behavioral concerns arise (housebreaking, chewing, etc.)
- Communicating with the SCCR Board and Adoption Counselors regarding any specific needs your foster dog might have
SCCR does NOT discriminate. All breeds, ages, sizes, and colors are welcomed and loved.
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