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Foster Guidelines

 

At Main Street Mutt and Meow Rescue, we want your fostering experience to be positive, rewarding, and safe for both you and the animal in your care. To ensure our dogs and cats remain protected while they wait for their forever homes, we have a few important guidelines all fosters must follow.

General Policy

Donating supplies does not equal an adoption discount.
While we deeply appreciate donated food, crates, toys, and other supplies, these contributions do not reduce or replace adoption fees if you choose to adopt your foster.

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Dog Foster Requirements

To keep our dogs safe and set them up for success, please follow these expectations:

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Safety & Supervision

  • No dog parks or off-leash public areas.

  • Daycare requires prior approval (some dogs may qualify).

  • Sniff spots are allowed as long as they are secure and supervised.

  • Dogs cannot be left outside alone for long periods or when you are not home.

  • Dogs should be crated when home alone (if appropriate for that dog) to prevent injury or accidental damage.

Equipment & Training

  • No e-collars or prong collars without prior authorization.

    • If approved, you must demonstrate proper use or we will train you.

  • We prefer not to pee-pad train unless necessary — please notify the rescue if this is needed.

Care Coordination

  • If you need a dog sitter, please inform the rescue ahead of time so we can support and prepare for any issues.

  • You must make the dog available for vet appointments, meet-and-greets, or other scheduled needs. We will coordinate timing to work for everyone.

If a Dog Gets Lost

  • Notify us immediately so we can begin posting alerts and coordinating search efforts.

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Cat Foster Requirements

Our cats rely on controlled environments for their safety. Please follow these guidelines:

Indoor-Only Policy

  • Foster cats must remain indoors at all times.

  • If a cat escapes, notify us right away so we can begin search efforts.

Home Safety

  • Cats should be kept separate from your dogs when you are not home, to ensure everyone stays safe and stress-free.

Foster With Main Street Mutt and Meow Rescue

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At Main Street Mutt and Meow Rescue, our mission is to save and uplift animals who have nowhere else to turn. Our dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to care for pets who have been abandoned, neglected, or abused — helping them heal, learn, and prepare for loving forever homes.

By opening your home to a foster pet, you’re giving them safety, comfort, and a second chance at life. You also become part of our commitment to ending animal cruelty and promoting responsible pet ownership.

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Why Fostering Matters

 

Fostering saves lives. Every animal placed in a foster home creates space for us to rescue another. It also helps pets learn routines, gain confidence, and become more adoptable.

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Animals Who Need Foster Homes

 

We rely on fosters for a wide range of dogs and cats, including:

  • Animals who have been neglected or abused

  • Pets who are injured or recovering from surgery

  • Dogs and cats experiencing shelter stress

  • Seniors needing comfort and stability

  • Puppies and young animals learning home life

  • Puppies/kittens too young or not yet adoption-ready

  • Pregnant moms or moms with litters

  • Those with special behavioral or medical needs

There is a foster match for every type of household — from quiet homes to energetic families.

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Types of Fostering Opportunities

 
Long-Term Fostering

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Become a foster family for a dog or cat who needs extended care. We cover all supplies, food, and medical needs — you provide love, structure, and a safe place to thrive.

 
Short-Term Fostering

Perfect for those with limited time or who want to help occasionally. These fosters often include:

  • Pets recovering from medical procedures

  • Animals needing a break from the shelter

  • Dogs and cats needing help with house manners or confidence building

 
Foster-to-Adopt

Thinking about adopting? This option lets you bring a specific pet home to see if it’s the perfect fit. If it works out, you finalize the adoption — simple and stress-free.

 
Puppy & Kitten Fostering

Some of our most needed fosters include:

  • Pregnant or nursing moms

  • Weaned puppies/kittens needing socialization

  • Feral kittens learning to trust humans

  • Older pups/kittens needing training and love until adoption

These little ones require extra attention, but they’re incredibly rewarding.

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We Support Our Fosters

 

Main Street Mutt and Meow provides:

  • All medical care

  • Food and supplies

  • Guidance and behavioral support

  • Help promoting your foster for adoption

You never foster alone — we’re with you every step of the way.

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What We Provide to Our Fosters

To make fostering easy and stress-free, Main Street Mutt and Meow Rescue supplies everything your foster pet may need. You provide the love — we’ll help with the rest.

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  • We can supply:

  • Crates

  • Leashes

  • Collars

  • Litter boxes

  • Litter

  • Food

  • Special-diet foods (if needed)

  • Formula for puppies and kittens (if needed)

  • Medication (if needed)     

  • If there’s anything you’re unsure about or something your foster needs, just let us know — we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Main Street Mutt Rescue

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