Foster a Dog with All Paws Matter

Be a Hero. Open your home.

Fostering is one of the most powerful ways to save a dog. If you can offer a safe, loving space—even for a short time—you can be the bridge from rescue to forever home. When you foster you give more than physical care; you also help heal the emotional wounds. Learn more about forstering below or jump to the form.

What we provide

✔️ All vet care covered

✔️ Food, supplies, and gear (as needed)

✔️ Training tips + 1:1 support from our team

✔️ Adoption matchmaking so your foster finds the right family

Ways to foster:

Short-term/Weekend: Cover a gap or give a shelter break

Standard Foster: A few weeks until adoption

Medical Foster: Simple recovery with our vet team’s guidance

Puppy Foster: Structure, socialization, and routine

What you bring

✔️ A stable, caring environment

✔️ Patience for decompression and routine

✔️ Time for walks, meals, and love

✔️ Willingness to follow our guidance (we’ll make it easy)

Apply to Foster

Ready to be a hero?

Name

Email

Address

City and postal code

Phone number

Is your home a:

HouseApartmentCondoTownhouse

Have you applied to be a Foster before? If so, for what rescue:

Do all members of your household agree to fostering?

Please list all people who live in your home as well as their ages:

Would you allow a Representative of APM rescue to visit your residence (by appointment)?

Do any members of your household have animal allergies?

Will you be able to transport the animal to the Veterinarian, off-site events, etc.?

Do you feel you could foster more than one animal at a time?

Do you have any foster requirements (gender, temperament, age, etc.)? Please specify:

Do you have fostering experience? If yes, please describe:

In a 24-hour period, how long would the foster animal be kept alone?

Where will the foster animal be kept when you are not home?

Where will the foster animal be kept when you are home?

Where will the foster animal be kept at night?

Do you have a fenced yard? (If yes, please describe):

List all pets in your household (pets must be current on vaccines: Name, Breed, Age, Gender, Spayed/Neutered):

Have you ever had any experience with a dog biting? How did you react?

Have you ever surrendered any of your own pets to a Humane Society or Rescue? If yes, please provide details:

Veterinarian’s Name and Phone Number:

PERSONAL REFERENCES: Please list 3 personal references (Name, Relationship, Years Known, Phone Number):

I have answered all the questions truthfully and understand that if any intentionally false statements have been given, this application will be void. I understand that All Paws Matter Animal Rescue has the right to approve or deny this application based on its policies. I give permission for APM personnel to contact my Veterinarian to confirm health/vaccination records. I understand all the risks involved with fostering an animal and release APM from any liability. I give permission for APM to periodically visit the foster animal in my home. I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee approval. I ALSO KNOW THAT UPON APPROVAL, I MUST SURRENDER ANY ANIMAL APM PLACES IN MY CARE BACK TO ALL PAWS MATTER ANIMAL RESCUE UPON REQUEST BY THEIR ASSOCIATES.

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