FOSTER TODAY &
SAVE LIVES!

As a part of our team, learn how to you can make the greatest impact on a dog's life. By giving them a second chance you are in control of their future. Our fosters are an important part of the placement process, since they are best positioned to ensure each dog is matched with the perfect family.

FOSTERS MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE.

At Speak!, we believe every dog deserves to feel love before finding their forever home. Fosters give our dogs that chance. By opening your home—even temporarily—you help a dog begin their journey to a better life.

We offer two types of fostering:

Long-term: Care for a dog or cat until they’re adopted
Short-term: Provide backup support while a foster is away or needs a break

Whether you're in it for a weekend or the whole journey, you're changing a life.

APPLY TO FOSTER NOW

WHAT TO EXPECT AS A FOSTER.

Apply Online

You must be at least 25 to foster. If you have pets, they’ll need to be spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, and on heartworm, flea and tick prevention.

We will verify this with your vet.

Application Review

Once you apply, our team will check your references and chat with you to learn more. If approved, we’ll invite you to join our private foster Facebook group and introduce you to your regional foster lead.

Attend a Training

Before welcoming your first foster, you’ll attend a quick training class (provided by us!) so you feel confident and ready.

Meet Your Foster

When a dog or cat is ready and matches what you’re looking for, we’ll help coordinate a time and place for you to meet and pick up your foster. This might be at your home or an agreed-upon location. Take your time introducing them to your pets and letting them decompress.

Help Them Shine

Once your foster settles in, you’ll help us write a bio and snap a few pics. We’ll use that info to promote them across our website and social media to find their perfect match.

Support Until Adoption

Approved adopters will be sent your way. You’ll chat with them, help arrange meet-and-greets, and ultimately decide if it’s the right fit. As the foster, you have final say.

WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED.

Fostering shouldn’t be expensive or overwhelming—and with Speak!, it’s not. We provide everything your foster needs so you can focus on helping them thrive.

We cover:

All food and treats
Veterinary care and medications
Vaccines, microchips, and spay/neuter
Training and behavior support
Ongoing help from our foster team including advice and, if needed, transport to vet appointments
Access to our private Facebook group

WE'RE WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.

Fostering isn’t always perfect—and that’s okay. Every animal is different, and sometimes things don’t go as planned. If your foster pup or cat isn’t the right fit for your home, we’ll help find them another.

We also know many of the dogs we take in need extra care—some are deaf, blind, or have medical needs. You don’t need prior experience to help.

We provide: