Foster Parent Resources
Thank you for joining our lifesaving mission! Here are some helpful tips and tools to guide you as you care for your foster pet.
How To Reach Us
Foster Orientation Video
Our Foster Orientation Video covers everything you need to know to begin fostering with confidence.
Canine Foster Care Manual
The Canine Foster Care Manual is full of answers to common questions about your foster dog or puppy.
Feline Foster Care Manual
Supporting a foster cat or kitten? Find everything you need to know in our Feline Foster Care Manual.
Levels of Emergency
Not sure if it’s an emergency? Use this guide to know how to respond and when to take action.
Foster Care Agreement
Want to revisit your responsibilities as a foster? You can review the agreement and waiver anytime.
Make a Medical Appointment
If your foster pet needs non-emergency care, schedule a medical appointment using the link below.
On-Call Puppy Form
Interested in fostering puppies? Use the linked form to let us know you can help. After you pick up foster puppies, you must submit the form again for future placements.
On-Call Kitten Form
Interested in fostering kittens? Use the linked form to let us know you can help. After you pick up foster kittens, you must submit the form again for future placements.
Found your Foster a Home?
If you know someone interested in adopting your foster pet (including yourself), share the link below to complete the pre-adoption survey.
Training & Behavior
Felines
Canines
- Decompression Phase
- Dog Body Language 101
- Dog-to-dog introductions
- Dog & Cat interactions
- Crate training: steps
- Crate Training: Video
- Training: Name Game
- Training: Sit
- Training: Drop it
- Training: Leave it
- Training: Redirection
- Training: Touch
- Dealing with boredom & destructive behavior
- how to control jumping
- dealing with mouthiness, nipping, and play biting
- Housetraining 101
- Housetraining Continued
- Leash walking
- keeping interactions between foster dogs and children safe
- introduction to strangers inside the home
- introduction to strangers outside
- Separation anxiety
- Resource Guarding
- Barking
- Destructive chewing
- enrichment activities
- enrichment games: basic skills
- enrichment games: leash & agility games
- enrichment games: scent games
- Spotify calming music for dogs
Medical Care & Treatment
Felines
- Aging Kittens
- determining the sex of a kitten
- physical & behavioral development of kittens
- cleaning & disinfecting foster homes
- learn more about FIV & FeLV-positive cats
- About panleukopenia
- about URI
- about ringworm
- fading kitten syndrome
- what's the scoop on poop?
- fecal scoring chart
- how to bathe an orphaned kitten
- weaning kittens onto solid foods
- syringe feeding kittens
- how to bottle feed an orphaned kitten
- how to stimulate an orphaned kitten to urinate and defecate
- weighing kittens
Additional Resources
- Sign your foster dog up for free daycare with Camp Bow Wow
- Start your free week of in-home training with Good Pup
Facebook Groups
Follow along and connect with other foster parents
Join our private Facebook group to connect with fellow fosters, share updates about your foster pet, and ask questions along the way.
An animal’s journey to a new home starts with you. Whether it’s your foster pet or another adoptable animal, sharing their personality through pictures and posts on Adoptable Adventures can help connect them with the right family.
Marketing your Foster Pet
Our Marketing Team is here to help your foster pet get noticed! Tag us on social so we can share your photos and videos.
5 Tips for Great Pet Photos
- Crouching to the animal’s level can lead to more personal, expressive pictures that help them stand out.
- Use your phone’s Burst or Portrait mode to get great shots of your foster pet—natural light from a window or outside works best!
- Make noise or use a toy to grab your foster pet’s attention. Be ready—you might catch the perfect head tilt!
- A well-lit, simple background makes a big difference. Avoid clutter and dim lighting so your foster pet stays in the spotlight.
- Timing matters! Snap photos during nap time to show off their calm side, or during playtime to highlight their fun personality.
