A foster family welcomes an animal placed by a rescue or shelter into their home for a limited time. The animal is not yours: you provide a roof, care and affection until a permanent home is found. It is a voluntary commitment that frees up shelter space and helps the rescue learn more about the animal.
You save lives without the long-term commitment of adoption. You give an animal a calmer environment than a shelter, help the rescue get to know them better and support their preparation for a lasting adoption. It is a flexible commitment, with breaks possible between placements.
Contact an animal protection association or shelter near you. Each organisation has its own criteria and process. Once approved, you will be contacted when an animal matches your profile.
You feed the animal, ensure their welfare and observe their behaviour. You pass useful information to the rescue: health, reactions, preferences. Depending on the organisation, you may take the animal to the vet or take part in visits for potential adopters.
If your partner rescue uses Pawer, you get a dedicated space to follow the animals in your care, update your availability and share important updates. No more scattered messages: everyone works from the same up-to-date data.
You can introduce Pawer to your rescue: the platform centralises animals, foster families and adoptions, cuts admin time and improves tracking for every animal. More clarity for volunteers, more peace of mind for foster families.
