become a foster home.
a little love goes a long way.

why foster?

There are many reasons our cats, dogs, puppies, and kittens might need a foster home. Some are too young to be adopted, some are shy or have been mistreated, some are recovering from surgery, and some are in need of socialization. Some are malnourished and need time to gain strength, and some are mothers with babies who still need time to grow a bit before they’re ready to be adopted.

what to expect

Your foster animal will stay with you until they’re ready to be adopted – usually about 10-14 days – and then, when they’re ready, they’ll head to our adoption center. Sometimes, if they don’t find a home right away, you can continue to care for them by bringing them home with you at night. Every situation is different, and we will work with you to make fostering as convenient for you as possible.

apply now

If you’re ready to open up your heart and your home to animals who are in need of a little extra TLC before they’re ready for adoption, please click below to complete the foster application.

SHORT-TERM FOSTER OPPORTUNITIES

SLEEPOVERS

Why not bring a little love home for snuggles and a good night’s rest? Our pets benefit from breaks from the Adoption Center and Rescue Ranch for some up close and extra special snuggle time. We provide the supplies, you provide the love.

If you take a dog for a sleepover from the Adoption Center, they’ll need to be back by noon the next day so that they can be there to meet potential adopters.

For more information, email us at foster@nuzzlesandco.org or just give us a call!

FIELD TRIPS

Our dogs love to get out, and it’s a great way for you to see how a dog might fit into your lifestyle. Or – you may just want to do a nice thing for a dog who would love an outing with you! Even if you’re just visiting, you can take one of our dogs on a field trip with you. Most of our dogs are available for all kinds of outings. You can take one of our dogs for a hike, a long run, to get a snack or Pup Cup at Starbucks, or swimming at the Dog Dive. Outings can last an hour or a full day — it’s up to you. And it’s simple to do. Here’s all you need to do:

  1. Decide on what you’d like to do for your field trip.

  2. Call the Ranch at (435) 608-1424 or Adoption Center at (435) 649-5441 and tell them you want to take a dog on a field trip. Our knowledgeable staff will let you know who’s available for what you’d like to do and make arrangements for you to pick them up. They’ll give you all the other information you need to prepare for your field trip!

Whether you’re in town missing your dog, or just want to help out a friend who needs a change of scenery, give us a call and set up your field trip today.