We make fostering easy!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for choosing to foster with us! It is because of people like you that we’re able to save dogs from being put down or abandoned.
We try to make fostering as easy as possible by providing guidance, information, and resources to help your foster dog thrive in your home.
We'll help you find a dog that's a good match based on your schedule, living arrangements and experience.
Below is some information covering the most common questions that we receive from fosters. If you are curious about somethingthat’s not covered below, please reach out to us—we’ll be happy to answer your questions!
Diamond Dogs will provide you with everything you need to foster, such as:
A collar and leash
Dog food, if you need it
Microchipping
Heartworm medication
Flea and Tick preventatives
Paid veterinary costs with our partner vets (please contact us prior to scheduling an appointment.)
Foster responsibilities include:
To care for the foster dog as if he or she was your own.
To give the foster dog a safe and loving environment to wait for their forever home.
To treat your foster dog with yummy treats, daily exercise, toys and lots of cuddles.
Answer questions from potential adopters and set up meet and greets with interested families.
Act as an advocate for your foster dog, reaching out to us when you think he or she needs something, has any medical or behavioral issues, etc.
Take photos and keep their bio updated by providing details about their behavior, preferences, training, etc.
While we don’t require that fosters train their dogs, light training is appreciated. As fosters, our goal is to make our foster dog as adoptable as possible. Many adopters looking for non-puppy dogs will be more interested in dogs that have already started basic training, such as potty and crate training. Teaching your foster tricks such as sit, down, shake, stay, and good leash manners is likely to increase his or her chances to get adopted faster.
Participate in events to promote your dog to the best of your abilities.
learn more about fostering
Visit the Foster Resources page to learn read about important things to know when you bring a foster dog into your home.