BECOME A FOSTER.
At Sloan & Finn Animal Rescue, our foster program is at the heart of everything we do. As a foster-based rescue, we rely on compassionate individuals to open their homes and provide temporary care, love, and stability for dogs in need until they find their forever families.
Explore this page to learn more about fostering, our requirements, what to expect, and everything you need to know to get started. You can also check out our FAQ section at the bottom of the page for answers to common questions.
Ready to make a difference? Every foster home means another life saved.
Click the links below to apply today and take the first step toward becoming a foster. You don’t have to adopt to save a life, you just have to open your home.
Fostering with Sloan & Finn Animal Rescue is a meaningful way to make a real impact. As a foster, you provide a safe, temporary home for a dog in need, whether for a few days or a few months, while they wait for adoption. We cover all veterinary care and provide essential supplies, along with guidance and support every step of the way.
By fostering, you’re helping save lives and giving dogs the chance to transition into loving homes, all without a long-term commitment. Along the way, you’ll gain experience, make connections, and be part of a compassionate community.
Foster responsibilities include providing daily care, ensuring safety, transporting to vet appointments or events, and keeping our team updated on your foster dog’s progress. We’re here to support you through it all.
To foster, you must be 21+, live near Charlotte or Lake Norman, have a stable home (with landlord approval if renting), reliable transportation, and the ability to foster until adoption, with flexibility for life’s circumstances.
Your home can be the reason a dog gets their second chance.
WHY FOSTER WITH US?
Fostering is one of the most impactful (and rewarding) ways to help, without the lifelong commitment of adoption.
We’ve got you covered. You provide the love, we handle the rest.
All vet care is covered
Food, supplies, crates, and support provided
Ongoing guidance from our team
We match you with a dog that fits your home & lifestyle
Whether you can foster for a week or a few months, every single day matters.
Click Tito to bust common foster myths!
"You can help save dogs like me!"
-Tito
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FOSTER
REQUIREMENTS
To ensure the best experience for both our fosters and our dogs, we ask that applicants meet the following:
Must be 21+ years old
Live near the Charlotte or Lake Norman area
Have a stable living environment
(landlord approval required if renting)
Have reliable transportation for vet appointments and meet-and-greets
Be able to provide a safe, structured, and loving home
Be willing to follow guidance on care, training, and introductions
Commit to fostering until adoption
(with flexibility for life’s circumstances)
WHAT KIND OF DOGS
NEED FOSTERS?
We rescue dogs from high-intake shelters across the Carolinas.
That means:
Puppies too young for the shelter environment
Dogs at risk due to space or medical needs
Shy or overwhelmed dogs who need time to decompress
Happy, social dogs just waiting for their shot
We work hard to match dogs to the right foster home, you won’t be in this alone.
"I foster because animal welfare is incredibly important to me. What started in college quickly became a true passion. Watching a dog go from having nothing to being loved by a family is an unmatched feeling. I believe everyone should foster at least once, it’s an experience that stays with you forever."
Haley M.
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