OPEN YOUR HOME.
CHANGE A LIFE.
You do not have to adopt forever to change an animal’s life forever. Foster homes give animals a safe place to land while we provide the support and care behind the scenes.
You Provide the Home.
We Provide the Rest.
Our ability to help animals is directly tied to the foster homes available to us. Fostering can be short-term, longer-term, medical, puppy, adult dog, or another fit based on the needs of the animal and your household.
You are never expected to do rescue alone. We provide veterinary care, food, supplies, guidance, and support throughout the placement.
Become a FosterThere Is More Than One Way to Foster
Some animals need a couch for a few nights. Others need weeks or months to heal, grow, decompress, or wait for the right home.
Short-Term
A temporary place to land during transport, appointments, emergencies, or transitions between placements.
Traditional Foster
Provide day-to-day care while an adoptable animal waits for the right permanent home.
Mommas & Babies
Give nursing moms and their babies a safe place to rest, grow, socialize, and get ready for their next chapter.
Medical Foster
Offer a quiet place to recover from surgery, injury, illness, or other medical care with rescue support.
Legal Holds
Provide a safe, stable home for animals while they navigate the legal system and their cases are resolved.
Special Needs
Some animals need a little extra patience, routine, medication, training support, or accommodations.
We Cover the Care.
You Bring the Love.
Home for the Animals
Who Need Us Most.
Some animals come to us with age-related needs, chronic medical conditions, disabilities, or circumstances that make traditional adoption unlikely. That does not mean they should spend their remaining time without a family.
Our fospice and sanctuary placements allow these animals to live in real homes while Idaho Animal Rescue Network continues to provide the care and resources they need.
Fostering Looks Different for Every Animal
Sometimes it is puppy chaos. Sometimes it is recovery, quiet companionship, or simply a soft place to sleep.
Foster FAQ
Do I have to pay for veterinary care or supplies?
No. Idaho Animal Rescue Network covers approved veterinary care and provides the food and supplies needed for animals in our foster program.
How long will I have a foster animal?
It varies. Some placements may be only a few days while others can last weeks or months. We try to match the type of placement with what each foster home can realistically offer.
Can I foster if I already have pets?
Often, yes. We consider the needs and temperament of the foster animal as well as your resident pets. Some animals need pet-free homes while others enjoy appropriate companions.
What if the foster animal is not a good fit for my home?
Tell us. We would rather know early and work on another placement than have anyone struggle. Communication is an important part of fostering.
Do I need previous rescue or foster experience?
No. Experience can be helpful, but reliable communication, a safe home, patience, and willingness to follow the animal’s care plan are far more important.
Can I adopt my foster?
Sometimes. Foster families may be considered for adoption, but the same best-fit philosophy applies and placement decisions are made with the animal’s long-term needs in mind.
What is fospice?
Fospice combines foster and hospice-style support. The animal lives in a loving home while the rescue continues covering agreed-upon veterinary care, medications, food, supplies, and support.
Give Them a Place
to Land.
You do not have to be perfect, experienced, or available forever. You just need the right space for the right animal at the right time.