Foster

Open your home for a while. Change an animal's entire trajectory.

Fosters buy us time, and time saves lives. A foster home gives a rescued animal safety, routine, recovery, and a vastly better shot at adoption. Without fosters, rescue work stalls.

A rescued puppy recovering in an iAdopt foster home

We cover
vet bills

Foster
→ adopt

Why fostering works

What fostering actually looks like.

A safe temporary home

Not forever. Just stable, calm, and kind while we work toward adoption. You set the boundaries, we support the placement.

Full rescue support

We guide the process, coordinate vet needs, help with supplies where possible, and stay close through the foster period.

Flexible commitment

Short-term, recovery-based, or until-adopted. We'll always discuss timing before placing an animal with you.

Types of fostering

Different kinds of foster, different kinds of help.

Fostering isn't one-size-fits-all. We'll always match an animal's needs to a foster's capacity.

Short-term foster

2–6 weeks

A temporary placement while we find the right adoption match. Usually 2–6 weeks.

Recovery foster

Varies — guided

Caring for an animal post-surgery or through a medical recovery period. We provide full guidance.

Until-adopted foster

Open-ended

Open-ended fostering until the right adopter is found. You'll have full team support throughout.

Emergency intake

1–7 days typically

Immediate temporary placement for an animal in a crisis situation. Fast turnaround needed.

What we look for in fosters

A home where the animal can be kept safely indoors or securely contained
Time for feeding, observation, basic care, and updates to the team
Honesty about your routine, family situation, other pets, and limits
Willingness to coordinate with the rescue team during the placement
Ability to flag concerns early without waiting for them to escalate

Apply
now

Ready to open your home?

Fill out the foster interest form and we'll follow up to understand your situation, what kinds of animals you can accommodate, and what's currently in our network. No commitment until you say yes.

Can foster-to-adopt happen?

Yes. If fostering leads to a genuine bond and you decide to adopt, we support it. It's one of our favourite outcomes. Just talk to us.

Foster interest form

Tell us a little about you.

We'll get back to you when a suitable animal is in our network. No commitment until you say yes.