

Open your heart, change a life
Fostering connects Indiana's rescued pets with temporary loving homes, giving them a safe harbor to learn, heal, and prepare for their forever families.
The foster journey
Submit your application
Get fully equipped
Welcome your guest
Tell us about your home, lifestyle, and experience so we can match you with the right foster dog or cat.
We provide all food, medical care, crates, and supplies. You simply bring the love, patience, and a spare room.
Provide a safe harbor where your foster pet learns how to be a family companion while we seek their forever match.
Fostering directly saves lives
By opening your home, you free up critical space in Indiana shelters for the next animal in need while helping your foster pup or kitty thrive.
All costs covered
Dedicated support
First pick to adopt
We fund and provide every bag of food, veterinary checkup, medication, and essential supply. Zero financial burden on you.
Access our 24/7 foster coordinator network for behavioral tips, medical guidance, and community encouragement every step of the way.
If you fall completely in love with your temporary guest, foster families always receive first priority to officially adopt.
Foster essentials
Everything you need to know about joining Indiana's most supportive network of temporary pet caregivers.
How long do pets stay in foster care?
Can I foster if I have my own pets?
What if I work full-time?
Stays typically range from two weeks to two months, depending on the animal's age, medical needs, and how quickly they find their forever match.
Yes! We require your personal pets to be fully vaccinated, and we will guide you on how to safely introduce and separate them if needed.
Many of our foster parents work full-time. We help match you with independent adult dogs or cats who are comfortable being home during the day.
Pet Elves, Inc.
Caring for Pets, Changing Lives
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Pet Elves, Inc.-Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue in Indiana.
Caring for Pets, Changing Lives
