Foster a Dog
Our foster community plays a critical role in our rescue work. Foster families provide a stepping stone between shelters and a pet's forever home - they provide dogs with a warm, loving environment to recover and grow, and give them the support they need to enjoy life with a family.
The Foster Process
Bring a Buddy Home
Fetching Tails partners with foster families who share our enthusiasm for animal welfare. We evaluate applicants thoughtfully, and work to identify foster homes that are open-minded, patient, and supportive.
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Start an Application
Begin your path to fostering by answering a few simple questions. Once we have some info we'll follow up with a brief interview.
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Connect With Us
Once we connect, our foster coordinator will walk you through the program, discuss the experience, and go over expectations.
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Home Check
Before you're approved we'll conduct a home visit and make sure your space is well suited to support the needs of a foster dog.
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Foster Placement
Once you're matched with a dog our partnership deepens. We'll provide access to resources, medical care, and support.
What to Expect
Fun, Fur, Family
We provide you with all the help you need for the duration of your foster tenure. Our team offers on-going support, and we work hard to ensure you and the dog enjoy all the benefits of the foster experience.
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Fostering Includes
We provide everything your foster dog needs.
Supplies: Crate, dog bowls, food and treats, toys, dog bed, leash, collar, and harness.
Medical Care: All necessary vet appointments, medications and treatments needed, and heartworm and flea/tick preventatives.
Support: Every foster family gets matched with a foster buddy. This go-to resource offers support, helps with questions, and provides you with assistance.
Training. Foster families have access to training and classes for their foster dog.
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Fostering Requirements
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Be at least 21 years of age
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Have the consent of all adults living in the household
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Have approval from the residence owner
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Have valid ID with current address
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Must fill out the application below
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Be approved by Fetching Tails Foundation as a suitable foster home
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Must live within 50 miles of Fetching Tails / in the Chicagoland area
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Be comfortable facilitating the animal’s adoption. Details are explained in a Foster Packet given to all new foster homes.
Support Us
Be Part of Our Work
Help a rescue dog in need. With you by our side, we can save lives, enrich homes, and build communities defined by care, friendship, and compassion.
