You're never alone when youFoster with PAR
Fostering a dog is a powerful act of kindness — and you won’t have to do it alone. At Parker’s Animal Rescue, we ensure that our fosters are supported, supplied, and never left guessing. Whether it’s your first foster or your fifteenth, we’re with you every step of the way.
What We Provide:
Crate
Food
Leash and collar
Toys
Bedding
Medical care
Ongoing training guidance
And so much more!
All you provide is love, time, and a safe space to learn and grow.
We’re here during the day, too!
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Our office is open Monday–Friday, 9am to 5pm for support and coordination.
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Volunteer dog walkers are available to help if you’re at work or need extra support.
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Still unsure? Call us at 970-769-2584 and let’s find a plan that works for you.
10 Reasons You Should Become a Foster for PAR
1. Fostering increases a pet’s chances of adoption.
Foster homes prepare dogs for their forever families, helping them adjust to home life and showcase their true personalities. Many adopters credit PAR’s foster-based approach for making their decision easier.
2. Fostering saves more than one life.
Every time you foster, you free up space for another animal in need. By opening your home, you create room in shelters and rescues to save another life. “Foster one, save two.”
3. Fostering helps you decide if adoption is right for you.
Not sure if you or your family are ready to commit to a pet long-term? Fostering gives you a trial run without the lifelong obligation.
4. Fostering is flexible and rewarding.
You can foster on your schedule — whether for a few weeks, months, or longer. The love and gratitude from a foster pet make every moment worthwhile.
5. Getting a foster dog out in public helps them get adopted.
Walks, outings, and casual meet-and-greets help your foster dog find their match. The more people see them, the more likely they are to be adopted!
6. Fostering reduces stress for animals.
Even the best shelters can be loud and overwhelming. A foster home provides a calm, loving environment where dogs can relax and truly thrive.
7. Fostering won’t cost you a dime.
PAR covers all necessary expenses, including vet care, food, crates, bedding, and toys. All you provide is love and time.
8. Fostering keeps dogs healthier and happier.
Foster dogs get more exercise, attention, and socialization than they would in a kennel environment, keeping them both physically and mentally healthy.
9. Foster families provide essential insights to adopters.
Your first hand experience helps match dogs with the right homes. You can tell potential adopters if a dog loves car rides, is great with kids, or enjoys the company of other pets.
10. Fostering is one of the most rewarding ways to make a difference.
You’re changing a life forever — not just for the pet, but for the family that adopts them. The joy of watching a foster pet find their perfect home is an experience like no other.