Discover the Heart of Pawprints
Could you be a doggy foster carer?
Simply put fosterers save lives. Not only does a foster home provide a safe place until a dogs forever home is found but it also provides them with a chance to relax and practice their “home skills”.
Some dogs find the kennel environment difficult, this is where our amazing team of foster carers come in.
Adopt a dog
Find your perfect furry friend through our adoption process.
Why foster a dog?
Fostering really can be life changing for the dogs who need it most, and we are so grateful to the wonderful people who volunteer their time to make this possible.
Our community of dog foster carers open up their homes and hearts to dogs in need. They provide the comfort to dogs who need a little extra care, such as those who need a calm environment to recover from surgery or a patient friend to help them come out of their shell.
Fostering a dog during their rehoming journey is a rewarding experience and many of our foster carers are repeat foster carers helping many dogs find new homes.
Becoming a fosterer
Your role as a foster carer
With the support of our dedicated team, you will be improving their wellbeing, and work on their training and socialisation, all guided by our experienced team.
You’ll also support their rehoming journey. Rehomed dogs who have spent time in foster often find the transition to their new home easier than those who have had a lengthy stay in kennels. You will be a unique part of their journey and it’s incredibly rewarding.
Your role as a foster carer
Are there any costs?
Pawprints Dog Rescue cover all the costs of foster dogs. This includes providing food, bedding, and toys and any veterinary treatment and routine appointments they may need.(local fosterers use our lovely vets at Animal House Rugby)
Any specific care or training plans for your foster dogs will be discussed with you in detail and our Adoption & Foster care team will be on hand to support you with anything you need