Pacific Northwest foster team

Be the bridge to a safe landing.

Every two weeks, animals cleared by medical and behavior teams travel north when they do not yet have a Texas foster. Approved PNW fosters give them a safe landing and create space for another urgent rescue.

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Pacific Northwest foster volunteer holding a rescue puppy at a community event

Looking for a pet to foster?

Start with the weekly priority list.

Approved fosters can review the PNW Foster Facebook group and weekly foster newsletter, then work with a coordinator to find a match for their household. Needs change often.

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  1. 01

    Apply and become approved

    Tell the team about your home, schedule, experience, and preferred foster fit.

  2. 02

    Review weekly priorities

    Look through the animals most in need of a Pacific Northwest foster placement.

  3. 03

    Confirm the match

    Ask your coordinator to confirm that the pet is a good fit for your household.

  4. 04

    Welcome your foster

    Meet your foster at the assigned transport stop and begin the next chapter together.

Be the bridge north

A temporary home can change a whole life.

Help a Texas pet decompress, get noticed, and move one step closer to home in the Pacific Northwest.

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Pacific Northwest foster volunteer holding a rescue puppy

Dogs available to foster

Meet the dogs who need a temporary home.

This live directory shows only dogs currently marked available for foster. Select a dog to review their profile, then submit a foster application when you are ready to help.

Apply to foster