We need two kinds of foster homes: Ones where there may be dogs in the household and ones without other dogs/cats.

Homes with other dogs: Most dogs can handle being put in a foster family where another dog or cat lives. We always check to find out if the surrendered dog likes other dogs and cats and can tolerate being in a home with them.

Homes without other dogs: Many of our sweet dogs need a place to land where they don't have to go through the stress of figuring out the animal dynamics of the household. Many of them just need a safe, quiet place where they get all the attention and can heal from what they have just been through. We need more foster homes without other dogs and/or cats.

If you live in the Willamette Valley* and can provide a place for either type of senior dog while we find them a "forever" home, please help us. When we can’t find a suitable foster for a dog in transition, we have to board them. Often this is not a great environment for the dog and it's very expensive. We do it when there is no other option for them.

* If you live in the Bend area or central Oregon coast area, you may be able to foster also. We would need a guarantee that you would be willing to transport your foster dog to Meet & Greets in the Willamette Valley.

Please click here and submit a foster application today. (An application is required for all fosters.) If you can't foster but know someone who might be able to, please pass this on to them.

Thank you for your help.


Dogs coming into rescue need safe, secure homes with kind and loving people.

YOU provide: love, patience and kindness.

SDRO provides: food, supplies, vet expenses, an experienced foster home coordinator to help you.

We can't do this work without foster homes!

Save a life; foster a dog!


I Love This Dog! If I fall in love with my foster dog, can I adopt? Yes!

I Love This Dog! Can't resist shopping for my foster dog. Is the kibble, collar, or bowl tax deductible? Yes!

I Love This Dog! Can I Take it on an Outings? Yes! We want people to see and hear about your foster so it finds its perfect home. Maybe with one of your friends or relatives? Or that nice couple at the park?

Fill out a Foster Home application.