Get Involved
Already fostering?
Make sure your rescue group is signed up so you can enjoy our foster family perks! Just fill out the form below with your group’s info—or share our email (xxx@gmail.com) with your foster coordinator.
Want to become a foster?
We’ve put together a list of Austin-area rescues and shelters. Explore their programs, find the right fit, and welcome a pup into your home. (And if your group isn’t signed up with us yet, see #1!)
Volunteer with us!
Join us at one of our fundraising events. It’s a fun way to give back, meet fellow dog lovers, and help support foster families. Just fill out the form below and we’ll reach out when we need volunteers!
How to Become a Foster:
These are the 3 main shelters in Austin. There are also TONS of smaller rescue groups and breed-specific rescues that you can contact and see if they have any foster needs! Because these smaller groups do not have a physical shelter in which to house dogs, they rely entirely on foster families to save dogs. Each group has a different process for becoming a foster, so check out their websites for more information!
Austin Animal Center
City-run open-intake shelter for Austin & Travis County
https://www.austintexas.gov/austin-animal-center
Austin Pets Alive!
Large local rescue / lifesaving nonprofit; many innovative programs
https://www.austinpetsalive.org/
Austin Humane Society
Humane society offering adoption, community programs, foster network
https://austinhumanesociety.org/
Additional Rescue Groups
Click HERE to see a partial list of other local shelters and rescue groups in and around Austin!