Foster With Confidence — You’re Never Alone
Fostering with TLP is more than opening your home to a dog — it’s joining a passionate community of bully breed advocates who have your back every step of the way. Our foster program is unmatched because of the incredible support we provide. Every foster is paired with a dedicated support team, including a Bully Buddy Team, who will guide you through every win and challenge. From medical care and training to meet & greets and adoptions, you’ll never navigate fostering alone.
What is Fostering?
Fostering is providing a safe, temporary home to a dog in need while we work together to prepare them for adoption. Think of yourself as a bridge to their new home where you not only get to change a dog's life but a human's too!
You’re Saving a Life - By opening your home, you give a dog a second chance, often their first experience of love & safety outside a shelter. Fostering makes space for another dog in need to be rescued.
You’re Changing the Future - Your care directly improves their adoptability by providing structure, training, & socialization that prepares them for a new home.
You Gain a Supportive Community - At The Love Pit, fostering means joining a team of advocates and animal lovers who support you every step of the way — from training guidance to medical help and emotional wins.
What is Required to Foster?
Fostering is one of the most impactful things you can do to help save a life and it doesn’t take perfection, just heart, time, and the willingness to make a difference. Whether you’ve fostered before or are brand new to rescue, The Love Pit is here to support you every step of the way
A Safe, Loving Home Environment - You don’t need a big house or yard — just a stable, safe space where a dog can decompress, learn, and feel loved. We welcome apartment living too!
Commitment & Patience - Fostering isn’t forever, but it’s still a commitment. Most dogs stay in foster care for a few weeks to several months, depending on their needs and adoptability.
Communication & Teamwork - You’ll stay in touch with your foster support team, attend meet & greets, and keep us updated on the dog’s progress so we can find them the best possible match.
What We Provide:
When you foster with The Love Pit, you’re part of something exceptional. Our level of care and support is unmatched in the rescue world — we go above and beyond to ensure our fosters feel equipped, empowered, and never alone. From day one, you’ll experience a superior level of guidance, resources, and community that sets us apart from any other organization.
Essentials & Care
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Food, supplies, preventatives, and all medical care
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Temporary fosters or boarding when you're out of town
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Transportation to vet appointments and events (if needed)
Training & Behavioral Support
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Access to professional trainers
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Behavioral guidance from our experienced support team
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Monthly dog socialization meetups
Community & Connection
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A dedicated Bully Buddy team with your own foster and medical coordinator
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A welcoming foster network for encouragement and real-time support
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Lifelong friendships and a true sense of purpose
"We joined TLP in 2020 right after moving to Dallas and have loved every minute of it! We have fostered over 35 dogs, 25 have been through TLP. We have worked with plenty of rescues, but TLP goes the extra mile and we have found the most amazing sense of community here. Every time a foster gets adopted you go through the roller coaster of emotions. Sure you get sad and tears are shed. But nothing beats the feeling of dropping your foster off at their perfect forever home. You get this amazing feeling of accomplishment and you know you helped complete that family."
Darienne Mohler
Submit Your Foster Application
Complete our quick application so we can learn more about you and your home. We’ll follow up with a casual interview to answer questions and get to know you better. Then, you’ll submit a virtual home check — just three short videos:
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Your backyard (if you have one)
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Your main living area
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Where your foster dog will sleep
That’s it — simple, friendly, and easy to start!
Get Matched & Equipped
Once approved, we’ll walk you through our New Foster Onboarding, covering safety guidelines and expectations.
You’ll meet your Bully Buddy team in our virtual workspace — including your dedicated foster and medical coordinators — and receive everything you need to get started.
We’ll arrange transport of your foster dog to your home or coordinate pick-up from our facility, whichever works best for you.
Support, Growth & Adoption
Enjoy ongoing behavioral support, training resources, and monthly dog socials to help your foster thrive.
We’ll help you market your dog with tips for photos and exposure — plus opportunities to attend exciting adoption events.
When your dog is ready, we will guide you through meet & greets and adoption. Then, when you’re ready, we’ll match you with your next foster pup so you can save another life!
The Foster Process
Fostering with The Love Pit is simple, supportive, and rewarding.
The process is designed to be easy and informative — starting with a quick application and a friendly interview. From there, we match you with a dog that fits your lifestyle and provide everything you need, along with a dedicated team to support you throughout your journey.
Become a Foster. Be their Bridge to a Better Life.
With 1 in every 4 bully breeds euthanized in shelters, we need you now more than ever. Fosters are the heartbeat of The Love Pit, the bridge between survival and a second chance. By opening your home, you’re not just saving a life — you’re becoming part of something bigger.
FAQs
Whether you're brand new to fostering or have years of experience, these FAQs will help you better understand our process, what we provide, and how we support you along the way.
Yes! Many of our fosters have resident dogs, and it can actually help your foster dog learn the ropes. We take your current pets into consideration when matching you with a foster and will only place a dog that’s a good fit for your household.
We’ll guide you through decompression, safe introductions and provide support throughout the process to help ensure a smooth transition for everyone — furry and human alike.
We ask that fosters commit to caring for their dog until adoption, with a minimum two-week commitment. While each case is different, most dogs are adopted within 1–3 months, depending on their needs and exposure.
If you have travel plans or something comes up, don’t worry — we have temporary foster options available and will help coordinate care while you're away.
We understand that life happens, and there’s no judgment if things change. If you’re unable to continue fostering, we kindly ask for at least a two-week notice whenever possible.
This time allows us to find the best and most suitable placement for your foster dog, either in a new foster home or our facility.
Rushing the process can create unnecessary stress for the dog and for our team, so advance notice helps us make the transition as smooth and safe as possible for everyone involved.
Yes — crating is required for all foster dogs unless otherwise approved by our training team. Crates help provide structure, safety, and a calm space for your foster to decompress and adjust.
Crating supports housetraining, prevents unwanted behaviors, and sets your foster dog up for success — and don’t worry, we’ll supply the crate along with guidance and support to make the process easy and positive.
We’ve got you covered! If you have travel plans, we can arrange temporary foster care for your pup through our network of trusted volunteers.
We also offer boarding at our facility, especially if your foster dog would benefit from additional structure or training while you're away.
Just give us as much notice as possible so we can make the best plan for your dog’s care and comfort.
We call this our Happy Home Habits program — it’s all about giving your foster dog the tools they need to succeed in their forever home after they have been cleared medically.
We ask that every foster works on crate training, potty training, and leash training to help build a strong foundation.
Don’t worry — we’re not looking for perfection, just progress. Your role is to help your foster dog learn the basics and feel safe, supported, and ready for their next chapter. And of course, we’ll be here to guide you every step of the way.
Still have a question?
We’re here to help — no question is too small.
Reach out anytime!