FOSTERING SAVES LIVES
All you need is a home. Fostering for Detroit Dog Rescue provides a dog with a safe environment to learn and grow. Detroit Dog Rescue provides all medical care, food and supplies. Our foster and adoption coordinators are here to support each individual case.

When you foster for DDR –
we’re here for you.

All Medical Care
Veterinary appointments, medications, vaccinations, spay/neuter - all covered by Detroit Dog Rescue. You never pay a vet bill for your foster dog.

Food & Supplies
Food, toys, crates, leashes, collars - Detroit Dog Rescue provides all of the supplies needed for your foster dog to be comfortable and happy.

Training and Support
Our foster associates are there every step of the way. You’ll have direct support from the DDR team. We are here to help!
Foster Requirements
Must live in the state of Michigan
Provide a safe and loving home environment. That's almost all you need. DDR handles the rest.
Transport your foster dog to medical appointments and adoption events. Coordination with our adoption team is required.
You must be willing to have a DDR representative visit your home prior to being matched with a foster dog.
Landlord’s approval – if you are a renter, we will need to speak with your landlord, so please double check your lease agreement.

Apply to Become a Foster
Thank you for opening your heart and home to a dog in need. Please allow 3 business days for our coordinators to review your application. During extreme weather, holidays and weekends, our small team may take longer to review your application, but we are grateful for your help and can’t wait to connect!




