FOSTER A PET IN NORTHERN NEVADA

Add love and joy to your life

Foster a homeless pet!

Discover how fostering can bring joy to your life while saving precious lives. Explore opportunities with local shelters and rescues below.

Make a difference for homeless pets!

Be the HERO these foster pets need and have FUN doing it! Each organization individually provides all the supplies, training, and guidance you'll need to successfully care for homeless pets in your home.

Our Mission

Foster Pets Nevada is a collaborative, community resource for smaller shelters and rescue groups in northern Nevada to recruit foster volunteers and save more lives, TOGETHER!

Our History

Foster Pets Nevada was founded in 2024 by a group of passionate homeless pet advocates working together collaboratively to save more lives as homeless pet populations continue to increase.

Our Partners

Each organization is a separate entity pooling together limited resources to recruit more people willing to temporarily open their homes to adorable roommates to save more lives!

15+Participating Organizations

5,000+Fostered Pets

6,500+Square Miles Covered

SPCA-NN IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOSTERS!
SPCA of Northern Nevada
OPTIONS IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING KITTEN FOSTERS!
Options Nonprofit Veterinary Clinic
PET NETWORK IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOSTERS!
Pet Network Humane Society
RES-QUE IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOSTERS!
Res-Que
  • Website: www.res-que.org

  • Foster webpage or foster application: Application is at the bottom of our page under Forms/Applications

  • Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WeResq

  • Foster homes needed for: Dogs, Puppies

  • Other information: We are an all breed, foster-based rescue. We supply our fosters with everything they need to be successful, including fitting the right foster dog to your home. We would love to chat with you!

  • Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

  • Location: Reno, Nevada and surrounding areas, including Carson City and Fernley.

CARSON TAHOE SPCA IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOSTERS!
Carson Tahoe SPCA
  • Website: carsontahoespca.org

  • Foster application: https://tinyurl.com/4ywk22n2

  • Facebook page: Carson Tahoe SPCA

  • Foster homes needed for: kittens, bottle fed neonates and moms with kittens

  • Other information: Our fosters are supplied with food, pen, toys, vet care and tons of support!

  • Contact: [email protected]. 775.885.7766

  • City where organization is based: Carson City

KITTY KISSES IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOSTERS!
Kitty Kisses Rescue Reno

FOR PETS' SAKE

FOR PET'S SAKE IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOSTERS!
For Pets' Sake
PRECIOUS PAWS IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOSTERS!
Precious Paws Society of NV
  • Website: http://www.preciouspawssocietynv.org

  • Facebook page: Precious Paws Society of NV

  • Foster homes needed for: Cats, kittens, pregnant mama cats, mamas with babies, bottle babies

  • Other Info: We also need volunteers for our fundraisers and Trap, Neuter, Release (TNR) for community/feral cats.

  • Contact Info: Barbara Thompson 775-575-0950; email at [email protected]

PRECIOUS PAWS SOCIETY OF NV

CHI RESCUE IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOSTERS!
Chihuahua Rescue Truckee Meadows
  • Website: chirescuetruckeemeadows.com

  • Facebook page: facebook.com

  • Foster homes needed for: Small dogs (often chihuahua mixes), puppies, and moms with puppies

  • Other information: We provide everything for the dogs in foster care

  • Contact Info: [email protected]

  • Location: Based in the Reno/Sparks/Carson City/Incline Village/Fernley/Fallon areas

WARF IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOSTERS!
Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation (WARF)
CATMANDU IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING ADULT CAT FOSTERS!
Catmandu
  • Website: https://www.CatmanduCC.org

  • Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/catmanduCC

  • Foster homes needed for: Cats

  • Other information: We need fosters for adult cats and seniors who are either timid and need extra socializing, need to be spayed/neutered and then recover from surgery, or have medical issues and need special care. We prefer fosters to be located within a 10 mile radius of Carson City.

  • Contact: [email protected]

  • Location: Carson City, Nevada

WARF IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOSTERS!
Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation (WARF)
HSTT IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOSTERS!
Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe (HSTT)

Trap, Neuter, Return

Helping Community Cats

TNR Services Available Near You

If you're looking for ways to support and manage community cats, several organizations offer Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) services to help. TNR is a humane and effective approach to reducing overpopulation while improving the health and well-being of unowned, free-roaming cats. How TNR Benefits You and Your Community:

  • Prevents Overpopulation: Helps control the number of stray kittens born in your neighborhood.

  • Healthier Cats: Spayed/neutered cats receive vaccinations and medical care, reducing disease risks.

  • Community-Driven: Many cats already have volunteer caretakers; TNR helps them live healthier lives.

FERAL AT HEART IS RECRUITING CAT AND KITTEN FOSTERS &
VOLUNTEER TRAPPERS/TRANSPORTERS!
Feral At Heart (TNR)
SCAREDY CATS IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING KITTEN FOSTERS!
Scaredy Cats TNR
  • Facebook: Scaredy Cats TNR

  • Foster homes needed for: Kittens from newborn to 8 weeks old, also momma cats and their litters.

  • More Information: We will provide fosters with 1 week worth of food, then foster provides for remainder of time fostering.

  • Contact Info: Linda Sanches 775-770-4886; email: [email protected]

  • Location: Carson City, NV

Foster Pets Nevada

Frequently Asked Questions

Fostering is a rewarding experience that helps save lives while providing a temporary, loving home for pets in need. Got questions about fostering dogs, cats in Northern Nevada?

What is pet fostering, and how does it work?

Pet fostering is a temporary arrangement where individuals care for homeless pets until they find permanent homes. Foster families provide love and care while shelters cover food, supplies, and medical expenses.

What types of pets need foster homes in Northern Nevada?

Shelters and rescues need fosters for dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, pregnant or nursing moms, senior pets, and pets recovering from medical procedures.

How do I become a foster parent for a dog or cat?

Most rescues provide food, crates, litter, medical care, and other essentials. Foster families only need to provide love, time, and space.

How long do foster pets stay in a foster home?

Foster durations vary from a few days to several weeks, depending on the pet’s needs and adoption timeline.

Can I foster a pet if I have a full-time job or other pets at home?

Yes! Many pets, especially cats and older dogs, do well with working foster parents. Rescues also provide guidance on introducing foster pets to existing pets.

What if I can no longer foster my pet?

If you can’t continue fostering, the rescue will arrange a new placement to ensure the pet continues receiving care.

Can I adopt my foster pet if I fall in love with them?

Yes! Many rescues offer a "foster-to-adopt" option, allowing you to adopt your foster pet before they are made available to the public.

Which shelters in Northern Nevada need fosters, and how do I sign up?

Organizations like the SPCA of Northern Nevada, Options Veterinary Care, and Pet Network Humane Society are actively recruiting fosters.

Foster Pets Nevada is a collaborative community resource dedicated to helping shelters and rescues across Northern Nevada find loving foster homes for pets in need.

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4950 Spectrum Blvd Reno NV 89512

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