Eye-level warm portrait of a happy golden retriever puppy cuddling with a smiling foster parent on a sunlit living room floor, bright natural daylight, shallow depth of field
Eye-level warm portrait of a happy golden retriever puppy cuddling with a smiling foster parent on a sunlit living room floor, bright natural daylight, shallow depth of field
Indiana Foster Network

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.

Simple Steps

The foster journey

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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.

Why Foster

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.

Common Questions

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.