FosterVet.org places homeless dogs and cats into real homes — not kennels. We pay for 100% of veterinary care, food, and supplies. You provide love, a couch, and a second chance.
FosterVet started in 2012 when two shelter vets rented a garage to save 14 parvo puppies nobody else would take. Today we are a network of 680+ volunteer foster homes and 22 partner veterinary clinics.
Unlike traditional shelters, we have no kennels. Every dog and cat lives in a home, learns house manners, gets full medical rehab, and then meets adopters who already know their true personality. That's why our return rate is under 3%.
When you foster, you never open your wallet. Our donors and vet partners cover it all.
Vaccines, spay/neuter, microchip, dental, X-rays, surgeries, emergency care and monthly preventatives. Direct billing to us — you just drive to the appointment.
Crate, bed, premium food, toys, leash, litter, pee pads, and even pet insurance during foster period. Need more? Text us and we restock in 24h.
Choose your mission: bottle-baby kittens, heartworm recovery dogs, shy cats, or hospice seniors. Special stipend + extra vet visits for medical fosters.
Professional photos, listings, meet-and-greets and screening — we handle everything. 42% of fosters become “foster fails” and adopt. We love that.
3-minute form. No home ownership needed. Renters welcome with landlord OK. All ages 21+.
15-min chat with our foster matcher. Tell us your schedule, pets, kids — we find your perfect fit.
We deliver supplies, your pet is fully vetted, vaccinated and microchipped before arrival.
Love, post cute photos, bring to 1-2 adoption events. We handle medical + adoption paperwork.
Updated daily. All vet care paid. Short-term (2 weeks) available.
“We fostered Luna for three weeks. FosterVet paid for her leg surgery ($4,200!) and brought food to our door. She now sleeps on my pillow — we adopted her.”
— Priya S., foster mom of 6“As a vet tech, I was shocked how thorough they are. 24/7 vet line, free training, respite sitters. I’ve never felt alone fostering medically fragile kittens.”
— Marcus T.“I travel for work and thought I couldn’t foster. They covered a sitter every trip! Fostered 4 senior dogs this year. Best decision ever.”
— Elena R.Care guides from our vets, happy tails, and urgent rescue alerts.
Our vets publish foster guides every week. Meanwhile, meet pets waiting for foster homes above.
Join 680+ fosters. Free vet care, free supplies, free training, endless puppy kisses. Apply in 3 minutes — match within 48 hours.
No commitment yet • Renters welcome • We reply within 24h