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FOSTER A DOG

Fostering saves lives. By opening your home to a dog in need, you give them the stability, love, and care they need while they wait for their forever family.

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Please help us help dogs! 

Foster With The Arlo Foundation

At The Arlo Foundation, fostering is at the heart of everything we do. By opening your home to a dog in need, you become a vital part of their journey from uncertainty to safety, love, and ultimately, a forever home.

Our mission is to keep dogs out of overcrowded shelters whenever possible. Many of the dogs we help are strays, owner surrenders, or at risk of entering the shelter system. Foster homes give them a safe, loving environment where they can decompress, heal, and show their true personalities.

As a foster, you provide temporary care — and we provide the support. The Arlo Foundation covers essential needs like food, treats, bed etc, and  veterinary care, including vaccinations, spay/neuter, and other medical needs. We also help fund the dogs’ training, if and when needed. 

Fostering not only saves a life — it creates space for us to help even more dogs in need.

Whether you can foster for a few weeks or a few months, your kindness makes a lasting impact.

You are the heart and soul of our rescue!

🐾 What We Ask of Our Foster Families

🏡 Provide a Safe & Loving Home

  • Give your foster dog a calm, secure space to decompress                                                   

  • Offer patience, consistency, and lots of love

🦴 Basic Training & Socialization

  • Work on simple commands like sit, stay, come

  • Gently expose your foster dog to new people, environments, and experiences

📸 Help Them Shine (VERY Important!)

  • Take photos and videos to help us promote your foster dog

  • Share updates about their personality, habits, and progress

🚽 Potty Training

  • Help establish a regular bathroom routine

  • Reinforce good habits with consistency and positive reinforcement

🍽️ Feeding & Routine Care

  • Maintain a consistent feeding schedule

  • Ensure fresh water is always available

💛 Show Them What Love Feels Like

  • Many of our dogs come from difficult situations

  • Your care helps them learn to trust and feel safe again

🐕 Leash Walking & Basic Manners

  • Practice leash walking and build confidence outdoors

  • Encourage good behaviors like not pulling, sitting, and waiting

🩺 Health Monitoring

  • Keep an eye on your dog’s health and behavior

  • Administer medications if needed (we’ll guide you!)

  • Communicate any concerns to our team

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