Foster

Foster Program

We’re Looking for Engaged Foster Parents!

At our fast-paced rescue, fosters are more than caregivers—they’re trusted partners. We’re seeking fosters who are communicative, attentive, and actively involved in their foster pug’s journey.

Your insight and experience with your foster are invaluable. We often rely on your feedback to help match pugs with the right forever homes. You’ll have the opportunity to review adoption applications and provide input before scheduling meet-and-greets, helping ensure every match is the best fit for your foster.

Being an engaged foster means you’re not just providing care—you’re shaping lives and playing a key role in our rescue community.

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What is the Foster Program?

Our Foster Program gives you the chance to open your heart—and your home—to pugs in need. As a foster, you’ll provide temporary care for dogs who may be:

Surrendered by their owners for various reasons.
Found as a stray and surrendered to our rescue.
Recovering from surgery or illness
Senior pugs enjoying their golden years
Young or shy pugs needing socialization and training

Your role includes:

Daily care: feeding, cuddles, potty breaks, and plenty of love
Taking pugs to vet appointments and meet-and-greets
Attending adoption events to help showcase your foster’s personality

Don’t worry—you won’t be doing it alone! We provide guidance, supplies, and a supportive community every step of the way. By fostering, you’re giving pugs a safe, loving bridge to their forever homes.

Why Foster with Us?

💖 Save Lives, Change Lives
As a foster parent, you’re giving pugs a second chance at happiness—and directly saving lives.

⏰ Flexible Commitment
Foster on your schedule! Whether it’s a few weeks or several months, your time makes a huge difference.

🛍️ All Supplies Covered
Food, medical care, medications—we’ve got it all. You just bring the love (and cuddles!).

🤝 Supportive Community
Join a tight-knit, pug-loving squad! Get guidance, advice, and encouragement from experienced fosters and our rescue team.

🏡 First Dibs on Adoption
Fall in love with your foster? You’ll have first priority to adopt them before anyone else.

Training and Onboarding

All volunteers start with our online training through Maddie’s University, completing the Shelter and Rescue Training – Canine course. This course covers bringing a new dog home, safe handling and communication, and zoonosis. It includes short, easy-to-follow modules and two quick quizzes, and must be completed before your onboarding call.

Once training is complete, we’ll schedule an onboarding call via to review your role, answer questions, and walk you through resources and support available to you. From there, you’ll be ready to join the Foster Squad and start making a difference in a pug’s life!

How to Get Started as a Foster

Apply: Start by completing the foster application form.

Complete Foster Agreement: While we review your application, you will receive a Foster Agreement to sign from DocHub.

Complete Home Visit: One of our dedicated volunteers will conduct a home visit to ensure a safe and happy environment for the pups in your care.

Training: All fosters are required to complete the free Shelter and Rescue Training – Canine course through Maddie’s University.

Onboarding Call: One of our Board members will reach out to schedule an onboarding call via Google Meet with you.

Join Slack: All volunteers are required to engage on Slack, as that is our primary communication method. Here you will see pugs who need a foster, event calendar sign-ups, and more.