Foster
Thinking of fostering? Pawsitive Match is always seeking families to welcome cats and dogs into their homes. Fostering is rewarding, offers hands-on pet care experience, and helps animals adjust to family life while awaiting adoption. Most importantly, opening your home saves lives by freeing space for other animals in urgent need.
Fostering means opening your home to a dog or cat temporarily until they find their forever family. At PMRF, foster placements typically last a few weeks to a couple of months.
During that time, you’ll provide love, safety, and basic care—helping them adjust, build confidence, and prepare for adoption. It’s one of the most impactful ways you can support rescue work, offering animals a second chance without a long-term commitment.
Process
Foster Application Process
Fostering is simple because Pawsitive Match provides the support, and you provide a safe, loving space. By opening your home, you help pets adjust to family life while saving lives.
1. Submit Application
This is a two-step process.
First you must complete a "pre-application", where you review and agree to the requirements of our fosters.
You will then be taken to the application page. Filling in the application helps us understand your home, and what animals may fit best.
2. Phone Interview
A short phone interview gives us the opportunity to answer your questions, discuss expectations, and talk through potential foster placements. It’s also a chance for us to ensure you feel comfortable and supported.
3. Paperwork!
Our Foster Team reviews your application carefully, considering lifestyle, preferences, and any resident pets. Once approved, you will receive a contract to sign, and foster handbook to read through before your first foster.
4. Adoption Approval
Once approved, you’ll be added to our foster network and contacted when an animal matching your profile needs a foster home. From there, you’ll play a vital role in helping an animal heal, learn, and prepare for adoption.
What Guides Us
Foster Support
Supplies & Essentials
We provide essential supplies such as food, crates, carriers, and other basic items whenever possible. Our team works with fosters to ensure animals have what they need to feel safe and comfortable in your home.
Medical Care
All veterinary care is coordinated and covered by Pawsitive Match Rescue Foundation. We work with trusted veterinary partners to ensure foster animals receive the medical attention they need, and our team will guide you through appointments and treatments.
Training Resources
Fosters have access to guidance and training resources to help support animals with basic manners, socialization, or behavioural needs. Our team is always available to offer advice and support as animals adjust and grow in your care.