Nonprofit
Published 12/30/25 9:16PM

Need a temporary fur friend?

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Encinitas, CA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    One week at a time. Ideally, we like the dog to stay with the foster until they are adopted. Sometimes, it is a week sometimes longer, it depends on the dog and the foster. But all we ask is a week at a time commitment.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Community Development
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    An open heart and home!

    Description

    Need a temporary fur friend?

    Are you tired of waking up alone in an empty bed? Do you have plenty of extra time but no one to spend it with? Why not enrich your life while saving another by fostering a pet?

    Every year, almost 2 million healthy and adoptable animals are euthanized in shelters in the U.S. in large part due to lack of space. But the good news is that through fostering, YOU can make a difference.

    By opening your home to an animal in need, you create a space in the shelter for another life to be saved. Together, we can spare more animals from suffering and euthanasia.

    If you decide that fostering is for you, just tap on the "I Want to Help" button above to learn more.

    Location

    On-site
    453 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, California, US

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