Copper's Dream Rescue
  • DOGS
    • Puppies
    • Dogs over 6 months
    • Experienced owners
  • KITTENS
  • Bunnies
  • ADOPT
    • Adoption events
    • Adoption Process >
      • Adoption application
      • Adoption policies
      • Adoption fees
      • Pay adoption fee
  • DONATE
    • Make a general donation
    • Almost Home Kennels
    • Van Donation
    • More ways to give
    • T-Shirts & More
    • Sponsor a dog
    • Honors and tributes
    • Corporate matching
    • Vehicle Donations
    • Maddie's Fund
  • FOSTER
    • Foster
    • Moms and Pups
    • More ways to help
    • I'm a foster
  • ABOUT
    • About us
    • Team
    • Contact
    • Blog
    • Success >
      • Recent Adoptions
      • 2022 Adoptions
      • 2021 Adoptions
      • Happy endings
      • Before and after
    • Resources >
      • Training
      • Partners
      • Vets
      • Pet insurance
      • Re-homing

Fosters are superheroes

As a foster-based rescue, every person who opens their home is a life saver. Work full time? Tiny apartment with no yard? Only weekends to give? We have all kinds of dogs for all kinds of fosters. 

It can be hard to say goodbye, but there's a dog out there waiting in a shelter hoping to say hello.
FOSTER APPLICATION
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Why foster

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Find your dog

If you're looking to adopt, fostering is a great way to find the right fit.
foster to adopt
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Temporary fun

Enjoy the benefits of a dog without the long-term commitment. Perfect for the frequent traveler.
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Puppy Playtime

Give your dog the fun of a live-in playmate. And when that foster gets adopted, bring in a new friend!

FAQs

how long do I have to foster for?
We appreciate a 1-month commitment or more. Only have a week or weekend to give? We could still use your help!
What if i work full time? 
We have lots of fosters who work full time. We'll help you find an adult dog that's a good match. A dog would much rather be left alone in your home while you're at work than left in the shelter.
WHAT IF I LIVE IN AN APARTMENT? 
Yards don't exercise dogs, people do! Many of our fosters live in apartments and enjoy taking their foster dogs on nice neighborhood walks, trips to the park, or weekend hikes. A rescue dog won't judge your digs - they're happy for any home
Do I get to pick my foster dog? 
We work to match you with a dog that fits your household and lifestyle. We also put out pleas for specific dogs, and alert our fosters of the dogs we are interested in rescuing so they know first who might be available.
what if I decide to adopt? 
If you fall in love, adoption is a possibility! Foster parents have to go through the same basic steps as any prospective adopter and will need to pay the required adoption donation.  If you'd like to consider adoption from the get-go, learn about our Foster to Adopt program.
Do you cover vet care?
We're responsible for all necessary vet expenses. Refer to the foster app and manual for details on our policy. ​
DO You provide supplies? 
We provide food, leashes, collars, and crates for our foster pups to borrow. If you have these supplies on hand, even better.
Where do I need to live?
Our fosters need to live in the immediate SF Bay Area so there's ready access to our partner veterinarians and our adopter base.
Woof! We're an all-breed dog rescue serving the San Francisco Bay Area. 
ADOPT A DOG
Puppies under 6 months
Dogs over 6 months old
​ABOUT US
Our story
Meet the board of directors
FOSTER A DOG
Learn about fostering

RESOURCES
Training
Re-homing

DONATE TO HELP DOGS
Make a general donation
Sponsor a dog
VOLUNTEER
Learn how to help
  • DOGS
    • Puppies
    • Dogs over 6 months
    • Experienced owners
  • KITTENS
  • Bunnies
  • ADOPT
    • Adoption events
    • Adoption Process >
      • Adoption application
      • Adoption policies
      • Adoption fees
      • Pay adoption fee
  • DONATE
    • Make a general donation
    • Almost Home Kennels
    • Van Donation
    • More ways to give
    • T-Shirts & More
    • Sponsor a dog
    • Honors and tributes
    • Corporate matching
    • Vehicle Donations
    • Maddie's Fund
  • FOSTER
    • Foster
    • Moms and Pups
    • More ways to help
    • I'm a foster
  • ABOUT
    • About us
    • Team
    • Contact
    • Blog
    • Success >
      • Recent Adoptions
      • 2022 Adoptions
      • 2021 Adoptions
      • Happy endings
      • Before and after
    • Resources >
      • Training
      • Partners
      • Vets
      • Pet insurance
      • Re-homing