Fostering
Saves
Lives.

Give a dog or cat
the chance to begin again.

Start Your Foster Journey

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Open Your Heart. Open Your Home. Save a Life.

Fostering is one of the most powerful ways to make a difference. Every rescued dog or cat needs a temporary safe place to rest, heal, and prepare for adoption — and that begins with you.

When you foster, you’re giving an animal more than shelter. You’re giving them hope.

Coming Soon: Foster Orientation Video

🐾 Start Your Foster Journey

Foster Orientation

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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Your journey begins with a short orientation designed to set you — and the animals — up for success.

Before applying to foster, please complete our brief Foster Orientation Video & Training. Once completed, you’ll automatically be directed to our Foster Questionnaire.

This step ensures that every new foster caregiver understands our mission, expectations, and values before officially joining the Crew.

The short video (~5 minutes) will walk you through:

Who we are and how our foster program works
What support and supplies are provided to every foster caregiver
What’s expected of you, including time, transport, and communication
How to determine if fostering is the right fit for you

Complete the
Foster Questionnaire

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After you’ve completed the orientation video, you’ll gain access to our Foster Questionnaire.
This form helps us learn more about your home environment, preferences, and experience so we can make the best possible foster matches.

You’ll answer a few quick questions about your availability, comfort level with different types of pets, and any resident animals in your home. It only takes a few minutes to complete.

Complete Foster Questionnaire

Next Step:
Foster Intro Call

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After your questionnaire has been reviewed and processed by Foster Team Members, you’ll receive a follow-up email welcoming you to The Crew and inviting you to schedule a 10–15 minute call, at your convenience, with one of our team members to answer any questions and set you up for success to start saving lives.

This call helps us:

Answer your questions about the foster process
Ensure fostering is the right fit for your lifestyle
Discuss what kinds of pets you’d like to help
Explain the next steps in placement and onboarding

You don’t need to schedule this call right now.

This extra step helps us get to know our fosters better — and ensures every placement sets both you and the animal up for success.

What to Expect
as a Foster

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We provide: All supplies, food, veterinary care, and ongoing support

You provide: Love, daily care, and transportation to vet appointments when needed
Eligibility: Adults (18+) within a ~4-hour radius of the Twin Cities metro area
Time commitment: Varies from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the animal’s needs

Your Three Steps to Save a Life

1. Watch the Orientation Video

Learn about our mission and how fostering works.

Watch the Video
2. Complete the Foster Questionnaire

Share details about your experience and home environment.

Questionnaire automatically unlocks after completing the video.
3. Schedule Your Intro Call

Once your form is processed, our team will invite you to book a call.

Invitation sent via follow-up email.