Dog Fosters Needed Today!

Welcome to We Foster Dogs!

Join Our Community of Fosters Making a Difference

We believe that fostering a pet is not just about providing a temporary home—it’s about saving lives and creating lifelong memories. As a temporary pet parent of a wonderful, loving Memphis Shelter dog (or pup), you have the unique opportunity to make a significant impact in your community by becoming a foster parent. By providing a temporary home for a dog that just needs a second chance, you are helping your community by reducing the number of innocent stray dogs.

URGENT DOGS NEED YOUR HELP TODAY!

These dogs will be euthenized unless fostered today!

Pete MAS-A-40527

Savage MAS-A-43837

Ebenezer MAS-A-43736

Coco MAS-A-43777

Pinnacle MAS-A-43973

Cashmere MAS-A-43897

Flannel MAS-A-43933

Rayon MAS-A-43899

Baxter MAS-A-43590

Zamboni MAS-A-43715

Adeline MAS-A-43682

Anna MAS-A-43706

Olaf MAS-A-43705

Auld MAS-A-43743

Basil MAS-A-43732

Brett MAS-A-43761

Eggnog MAS-A-43639

Fields MAS-A-43578

Gasper MAS-A-43585

Hermey MAS-A-43634

Muriel MAS-A-43663

Pablano MAS-A-43717

Red MAS-A-43762

FOSTER OR ADOPT A DOG TODAY!

Click each dog's name below to learn more about them!

Nala MAS-A-32314

Tiger MAS-A-40261

Coco MAS-A-39764

Superman MAS-A-43972

Melosa MAS-A-30808

Erica MAS-A-43893

Chi MAS-A-43744

Sunshine MAS-A-33133

Kane MAS-A-43579

Luna Moon MAS-A-38601

Roky MAS-A-34292

Victor MAS-A-34815

Zuri MAS-A-36450

Pete MAS-A-40527

Daphne MAS-A-25932

CATS! Great news: we've got five amazing, cat-friendly dogs looking for homes!

♥️URGENT FOSTER NEEDED
ROCKO is on the List of Urgent dogs that will be euthanized this week.

💥 GO TO THE SHELTER TO SEE ROCKO & REQUEST TO FOSTER💥

Rocko Brenmar (#40732) – This cheerful boy is currently in the shelter and needs an immediate foster home! He’s proven to be wonderful with cats and has a smile that will steal your heart!

🌟WHY FOSTER ROCKO ?

Fostering provides dogs like Rocko a break from shelter life in a loving home environment. As a foster parent, you:

Give a dog the chance to decompress and show their true personality
Help them learn home skills while waiting for their forever family
Save TWO lives – the dog you foster and the space you create for another shelter pet
Get to be part of a life-changing journey (with all supplies provided!)

DOGS READY FOR FOREVER HOMES (Currently in Foster):

Booker (#43281) – This happy German Shepherd mix has the sweetest smile and gentle disposition that cats approve of!
Buddy (#43225) – Our senior sweetheart with a heart of gold, thriving in foster care
Onik (#40510) – A laid-back pup who’s mastered the art of peaceful cat coexistence
Georgetta (#38480) – This playful girl has proven she’s a respectful roommate to her feline foster siblings.

CALL MEMPHIS SHELTER IF INTERESTED IN ADOPTING ANY DOG IN FOSTER CARE.

READY TO HELP?

Foster applications and more information available at
www.memphisanimalservices.com

Whether you can foster Rocko or adopt one of our fantastic four in foster care, you'll be saving a life! 🐱🐕♥️

Bear
Male – 3 years – 77 lbs

VIEW VIDEO OF BEAR

Stormy
Female – 2 years – 40 lbs

VIEW VIDEO OF STORMY

Bianca
Female – 3 years – 63 lbs

VIEW VIDEO OF BIANCA

Why foster?

If you’re thinking about fostering a dog, here are several compelling reasons why you should consider taking this rewarding step:

Flexibility: Fostering offers a flexible commitment that can fit into any lifestyle. Whether you have a few hours for a foster field trip or a few months for a longer-term stay, we have options that suit your schedule.
No Long-Term Commitment: Enjoy the companionship of a pet without the long-term commitment. Fostering is perfect for those who love animals but are not ready for a permanent adoption.
Support and Resources: We provide all necessary supplies and resources, including food, medical care, and training guides, to ensure a smooth fostering experience.

Benefits of Fostering

When you open your home to a pet in need, fostering a dog can bring joy and companionship to various lifestyles:

Families with Kids: Dogs can teach children responsibility, empathy, and compassion. They also provide endless fun and energy, making them perfect playmates.
Single Homeowners: A dog can offer companionship and security, making your home feel warmer and more welcoming.
Couples: Caring for a dog together can strengthen your bond and provide shared experiences and memories.
Anyone Who Works from Home: Dogs can reduce stress and increase productivity by encouraging regular breaks and physical activity.

Dogs Urgently in Need of Fosters at the Memphis Shelter!

Click to view videos of our dogs on YouTube!
This channel showcases dogs at Memphis Animal Services that are available to foster and adopt. These videos are also on each dog’s profile through the shelter’s website!

Ready to foster and save a life?
Please help these dogs before it's too late!!

Romeo #masa43647

Ulla #masa44058

Brown #masa43875

Romeo #masa20253

Baxter #masa43590

Romeo #masa43647

Bella Queen #masa43953

Fabo #masa32067

Bandit #masa43890

Get Involved!

Join a community of compassionate homeowners who are making a difference. By fostering, you are helping to save lives and give pets a second chance at finding their forever homes.

Ready to Make a Difference?
Contact us today to learn more about how you can become a foster parent and help us continue our mission of saving lives in Memphis.

The Benefits of Foster Programs

Foster reduces pets’ stress levels.
Pets in foster have improved wellbeing compared to pets in the shelter.
Organizations can learn more about pets’ personalities while they’re in foster homes.
Foster placement leads to increases in positive outcomes for pets.
The pet gets an advocate who often helps market them for adoption and continues to be involved in their life at the shelter.
The shelter gets information on the pet’s behavior in a home, which can be different than what is seen in the shelter.
It increases shelter pets’ visibility in the community.
The opportunity to get great photos of the pet in a home environment and out and about.
It leads to a quieter shelter, which benefits the staff and resident pets.
Pets going to foster homes help to open up space at the shelter.
Pets aren’t exposed to as many pathogens as in a shelter
Short-term foster options are the “gateway” to more fostering. Not everyone can foster long-term. Short-term programs lower the bar and allow more people to participate in fostering.
The organization engages with their community in a positive way.

Each dog above is on the critical list, which means they need fosters immediately. If you would like to see all of the dogs available at the shelter, click the link below.

Interested in supporting one of these critical dogs? Your pledge could make a difference!

What is a Pledge?

A pledge is an incentive for a rescue to pull a dog from a shelter. The pledges will go to the rescue for that specific dog’s expenses, mostly for their medical needs.