Want to be a foster to help homeless animals in Houston?

If you aren’t aware already, Houston is home to one of the worst homeless animal crises in the nation. Animal shelters are overwhelmed and shelters euthanize daily. Houston animal rescues (501C charities that rely on donations) mainly utilize fosters to help make a difference by placing strays that aren’t claimed by owners or animals pulled off the euthanasia list at full shelters in volunteer homes to give them a safe place to find a new forever home.

These rescues provide everything you need – food, medicine, bed, crate, toys, etc. Animals are fully vetted (neutered/spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, etc.) before being made available for adoption. Potential fosters and adopters both go through an application vetting process for the safety of the animals.

A large number of rescues rely on a core set of foster families to help but we need more to be able to help more animals. Some rescues only need temp fosters because they work with partners to transport dogs up north where there are rescues not overflowing with homeless animals and people lined up to adopt. Other rescues need people that can foster here in Houston until an animal is adopted by going to adoption events around town or posting online.

Not all rescues are created equal and not everyone knows about the homeless animal problem in Houston. If you are interested in opening your home by becoming a foster, please PM me so I can point you in the right direction. I volunteer with one rescue out in Katy that needs fosters but know of other rescues in multiple areas. This post is to help get the word out and hopefully connect any interested people with rescues looking for fosters.

Here’s just one example of a sweet boy looking for a foster or adopter that was pulled from the euthanasia list with minutes to spare:

❤️ FOSTER HOME NEEDED ❤️

Are you still looking for a forever Valentine?? Good news – Bobby is still available 💕 He’s a single bachelor with gorgeous brown eyes that wants to be your one and only. He loves long walks, playing with his friends, and sitting on the couch while you watch tv.

Bobby wants all your love while at home so he will do best as an only dog but does enjoy playing with other dogs outside of his home. He’s potty trained, vaccinated, neutered, walks well on a leash, and likes to play with tough toys. He is hw positive but he is being treated and the treatment is paid for by the rescue until cleared.

(I can’t figure out how to post a picture..new to reddit posting..long time lurker).