Grateful Dogs Rescue

Foster Care

We are always in need of new foster homes as the number of dogs we can save is dependent on having a place for them to stay until we can find them a loving home.

Fostering is the first step in giving a dog or puppy a second chance. For many dogs, the process of being kept in an unfamiliar shelter and then going to an unfamiliar home is very traumatic. While in a foster home, they have a chance to feel safe and secure, which will help prepare them for their new forever family.

What is involved in being a foster family?

Providing temporary shelter and care for a dog or puppy (typically a few days to one month, although it may take longer for some of our more shy dogs).
Transporting the dog/puppy to vet appointments (when you or GDR believes it is necessary).
Preparing a short profile of your foster dog. This will help in matching the dog, and also giving the potential adopters an honest description of the pet.
Some foster parents bring their dog/puppy to adoption events and talk to potential adopters about their foster dog.

If you are interested in offering a temporary home to a foster dog, please contact us. You can also download and complete the foster application and email it to us.

Adoption Fairs August 23, 10am - 2pm Sidewalk Sale/Fund Raiser 748 Castro St (three houses down from 21st St.) San Francisco September 6-7 Bay Area Pet Fair Celebrating Companion Animals Marin Center in San Rafael www.bayareapetfair.com

Home Who We Are Available Dogs How You Can Help Foster Care Donations Adoption Process GDR Alumni Resources & Links Grateful Tails Email: Address: Grateful Dogs Rescue P.O. Box 411013 San Francisco, CA 94141 Telephone: (415) 587-1121	How You Can Help Foster Care We are always in need of new foster homes as the number of dogs we can save is dependent on having a place for them to stay until we can find them a loving home. Fostering is the first step in giving a dog or puppy a second chance. For many dogs, the process of being kept in an unfamiliar shelter and then going to an unfamiliar home is very traumatic. While in a foster home, they have a chance to feel safe and secure, which will help prepare them for their new forever family. What is involved in being a foster family? Providing temporary shelter and care for a dog or puppy (typically a few days to one month, although it may take longer for some of our more shy dogs). Transporting the dog/puppy to vet appointments (when you or GDR believes it is necessary). Preparing a short profile of your foster dog. This will help in matching the dog, and also giving the potential adopters an honest description of the pet. Some foster parents bring their dog/puppy to adoption events and talk to potential adopters about their foster dog. If you are interested in offering a temporary home to a foster dog, please contact us. You can also download and complete the foster application and email it to us.