Foster a Pit Bull

Becoming a Foster Parent for a Pit Bull in Need

Becoming a foster parent is a wonderful thing to do! Our rescue is based completely on our foster program. The more foster homes we have, the more dogs we can save! Our waiting list is always several weeks long and we get requests daily from shelters about wonderful dogs in need.

We match our foster homes with whatever dog is best fit to the environment. Some foster parents prefer adults; some prefer puppies. We will put the type of dog you most desire into your home environment.

What does fostering cost me?

Nothing!

What does my foster dog come with?

The rescue will provide a crate, collar, and leash for your foster dog. We can also provide bowls, toys, and other items.

The majority of foster homes prefer to buy a collar and leash for their foster dog, so that the dog has his or her "own" collar and leash.

Who provides vet care for the dog?

We provide all routine vet care for our foster dogs. All of our foster dogs are fully vaccinated before going into a foster home and we prefer that they also be spayed or neutered.

What is expected of me as a foster parent?

A foster parent's most important job is to bring their foster dog into their home and make the foster dog feel like a part of the family. Many of our dogs come from shelters, abuse or neglect situations, or similar poor situations. Many of our dogs have never experienced life in a home or the touch of kind, gentle human hands. For many of our dogs, a foster home is the first place the dog feels love.

Foster parents are expected to work with the dogs on basic obedience (i.e. walking on a leash, not jumping up, "settle", "off", etc.) and socialization. Some of the dogs are housetrained, but it is never a guarantee - particularly when the dog is coming from a shelter.

For puppies, we ask foster parents to work closely with the puppies on bite inhibition, crate training, and chewing on "appropriate" items.

Foster families are expected to bring their foster dog to rescue events at least one time per month. The rescue holds regularly scheduled "Meet and Greet" events at pet stores in Mt. Pleasant, West Ashley, and Summerville. Foster parents are expected to check the calendar regularly and plan to bring their foster dog to as many events as possible.

How can I donate to the rescue as a foster parent?

To keep costs down, we ask that foster parents provide food for their dog, and monthly heartworm prevention. The monthly heartworm prevention is only about $5-7, once a month, and is considered a donation to the rescue. If you cannot afford food and/or monthly heartworm prevention, the rescue can provide it for you.

Remember, donations to the rescue are tax-deductible! Keep your receipts when you purchase heartworm prevention or food for your foster dog. The cost of those things is tax deductible.

Foster Parents are the heart of our rescue.

Without foster parents, we have nowhere to put our dogs!! Our ultimate goal is to find permanent homes for our dogs, and fostering is the step between the shelter and the permanent home. When you become a foster parent, you literally save a life. Most of the dogs we rescue from shelters are already approved for euthanasia.