Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network does not operate a shelter facility, so we need a strong network of foster families to assist us in our mission. Dogs such as Great Pyrenees and Anatolian Shepherds are found abandoned or wandering the streets every week in Texas, and there are more of them than shelters and rescue organizations have space for, so new foster homes are always needed. We are devoted to saving as many of these regal animals as possible, but we simply cannot rescue more dogs without more foster families to house them.

When you foster, you agree to take one of our available dogs into your home and give him or her love, care, and attention, either for a predetermined period of time or until the dog is adopted. Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network provides all routine medical care for foster dogs including vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, microchipping, deworming, heartworm prevention, and flea/tick protection. We will usually set up an autoship order to provide you with dog food and other supplies, or if you prefer to cover certain expenses, those will count as donations to the rescue and will typically be tax-deductible.

Taking an animal temporarily into your home provides the following benefits:

• frees up a spot so that we can take in another dog who needs to be rescued.
• helps provide sick or injured dogs with a safe place to recuperate.
• gives a dog the time to learn basic manners and become ready to go to a new family.
• helps us learn more about the personality and behavior of the dogs we rescue so that we can match them to the best adopter possible.
• helps socialize the dog to a home environment and get him used to being around other pets and different types of people.

Foster Requirements

To become an approved foster for Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network you must:

• complete the on-line foster application, which includes a vet/reference check and home visit;
• be 21 years old or older;
• provide a safe, nurturing environment for our animals, which includes secure fencing;
• be able to transport your foster to and from adoption events and vet appointments;
• be willing to nurse any injuries or illnesses when necessary.

We understand that unforeseen circumstances can  arise and make it impossible for a foster family to keep an animal, but
we ask that you think very carefully when you agree to foster to make sure you can follow through with the commitment.

Fostering an animal is a very rewarding experience! You get to help an animal in need, help our rescue and, who knows, you may even find a forever friend! We have several dogs of our own that started out as foster dogs!

Fill out a foster application today!