Be a Bridge to Pets Finding
a Home of Their Own by Fostering.

Every foster journey, no matter how long or short, makes a world of difference for a homeless pet. You provide them with the medical care, socialization, and love they need to thrive. You free up space in the shelter so other animals can be rescued. And you become a voice for the voiceless, raising awareness about the importance of pet adoption.

Hear more from fosters about how rewarding and life-changing fostering animals can be:

Foster+

We’re delighted to announce that our Foster + program is getting a welcome boost thanks to a grant from PEDIGREE Foundation Dogs Rule Award. The Foster+ program offers essential resources like home-delivered supplies, grooming assistance, behavior training scholarships, and pet deposit reimbursement. Our goal is to simplify fostering, so we can help more pets find loving homes.

Get Started Today!

Open your home and help save our community’s homeless animals. Fosters play an important role in preparing our dogs and cats for a very special day in their lives: Adoption Day! If you have love, affection and patience to share, you could be a great foster parent. Help be part of making North Texas No-Kill —foster a dog or cat!

Foster Success Stories

Foster Success Stories

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North Texas no-kill

When Bella joined her family, she was already loved. Gifted by a family friend, this sweet German Shepherd quickly became part of a busy household of six. Wanting to ensure she was healthy, her family scheduled a routine vet visit...
Foster Success Stories

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North Texas no-kill

When Matty first reached out, he was living in his car with his dog, Freddie, doing everything he could to survive while battling substance use and instability. Through it all, one thing remained constant, their bond. Freddie wasn’t just his...
Foster Success Stories

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North Texas no-kill

Truffle II arrived at Dallas Pets Alive on October 2, 2023, and immediately stood out not because he barked or purred, but because he was a potbelly pig. His story is a reminder that rescue doesn’t always look the same,...
Foster Success Stories

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North Texas no-kill

Scooby came to Dallas Pets Alive! as an urgent plea, a big, energetic dog in need of a place to land. A foster stepped up quickly, giving him a safe start, but life shifted, and space became limited. With a...
Foster Success Stories

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North Texas no-kill

Meet Buffalo Wild Wing, now lovingly called Benny. His story began with a devastating accident while in a shelter foster home. A child was holding him when another dog jumped up, causing a severe degloving injury to his forearm. The...
Foster Success Stories

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North Texas no-kill

Naga first came to the Humane Society of Dallas County as a young puppy, full of potential and ready for a home. But her journey didn’t go as planned. After being adopted, she was later returned following an incident in...

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