We truly rely on your patience and compassion. As a foster family, you may be asked to help with house training (if needed), basic obedience, and socialization. You’ll also provide weekly updates to help us find the best possible home. Most importantly, you’ll give these dogs the love and care they deserve. 

In return, you’ll gain the incredibly rewarding experience of helping transform a dog’s life—and possibly even being part of their journey to a forever home. 

WPGSR covers all medical expenses, including spay/neuter procedures, vaccinations, and heartworm prevention, as well as food costs. If needed, we may also be able to provide supplies such as leashes, kennels, and other essentials upon request. 

If you’re interested in fostering, please fill out our foster application here

WPGSR Fostering Process

• Apply online at www.wpgsr.com/foster—you’ll receive a confirmation email once your application has been submitted. 
• Next, your application will be assigned to a member of our applications team, who will begin processing it and reach out to you. 
• The volunteer will contact your veterinarian (if applicable), your landlord (if applicable), and your references. 
• They’ll also ask you to provide photos or a video for the home visit. 
• After that, the volunteer will give you a call to chat about fostering White Paws and answer any questions you may have. 
• Once everything is complete, your application will be approved! 
• You’ll then receive an email with the WPGSR foster contract, be added to our fostering group (where you can choose which dogs you’d like to foster), and be paired with a foster buddy to help guide you as you get started. 

Please keep in mind that you won’t be able to move on to the next stage until the previous step is complete. For example, missing veterinarian information or reference contact details may delay processing and prevent you from moving forward to the home visit stage.