Why Volunteer?

We believe it takes a village to save lives—and our volunteers and fosters are the heart of that village. Whether you're opening your home to a foster dog, helping at an adoption event, transporting pups to safety, or simply sharing a smile, every moment you give makes a real difference in the lives of rescue dogs.

Because love saves lives.

When you volunteer with us, you’re not just donating your time—you’re giving second chances to dogs who have often faced neglect, fear, or abandonment. You’re helping scared and broken souls find healing, trust, and love. Every crate you clean, every tail you help wag—it all adds up to something extraordinary.

Volunteering with Fosters & Paws means becoming part of a passionate, dedicated team that’s committed to making a lasting impact. It’s late-night bottle feedings, early morning meetups, laughter, tears, and everything in between. It’s real work with real rewards—measured in paw prints, puppy kisses, and forever homes. And yes—there will be dog hair. Lots of it. 💛🐾

Join us. Be their voice, their comfort, their second chance. Together, we can move mountains.

Join the Village—Save Lives

Opportunities TO HELP

  • Foster a Dog
    Open your heart and home to a dog in need. We provide the supplies and medical care—you provide the love.

  • Transport
    Help move dogs safely from shelters to fosters, or to and from vet appointments.

  • Event Support
    Help us at our adoption and fundraising events! Greet visitors, wrangle puppies, or assist with setup.

  • Photography & Marketing
    Have a knack for photos and writing bios? Help our dogs shine online and get adopted faster.

  • Take an adult dog for a day!

    Take one of our adult dogs out for a day and help us get photos, learn about the dog and have a fun time!

Time Commitment

Fostering is one of the most impactful ways to help. If you foster an adult dog, we ask that you're able to care for them until they find their forever home. For puppies under 8 weeks, we hope you're able to foster until they are old enough to be spayed or neutered and ready for adoption. This consistency is critical for their health, development, and adoptability.

Volunteering at events? There's no minimum commitment! Whether you can give an hour a week or a few hours a month, we’ll gladly take the help. From walking dogs to helping at booths and everything in between—every bit of your time counts.

Join us, because together we’re saving lives—one tail at a time. 🐾

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old, or provide parental/guardian consent if under 18.

  • Respectful, responsible, and ready to work as part of a team.

  • Passionate about animals and their well-being.

  • Willing to follow our safety and care guidelines.

If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must email us to give permission and may need to be present while you volunteer.

READY TO HELP?

Fill out our Volunteer or Foster application to get started! Please be sure to complete all sections and send us your home check photos if you are applying to foster.

Stay Connected

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to see the lives you’re helping to save—and to share in all the tail wags, zoomies, and happily-ever-afters.

Together, we can do something incredible.
Be the reason a dog gets a second chance. 💕