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Foster to save the lives of local cats and dogs
When you foster, you become part of a lifesaving team working to create a bright future for homeless pets in Los Angeles and around the country.
A shelter can be a noisy and stressful environment, especially for shy or frightened animals. By fostering a pet — providing love and care while an animal waits to be adopted — you’re helping to prepare that animal for life in a home and alleviating the burden on shelters in Los Angeles.
Fostering is an easy, short-term, hands-on way to make a lifetime of difference. Whether you open your home (and heart) to a dog, cat, puppy or kitten, Best Friends will provide everything you need, including food, supplies, support and medical care, to ensure that your foster pet’s stay is a happy and healthy one.
What to expect
Fostering is an incredibly fun, fulfilling and personal way to help save homeless pets in Los Angeles.
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What kinds of animals typically need fostering?
Dogs and cats of all ages, personality types and care levels need fostering.
Lifesaving tales of love and resilience
Meet a few of the amazing animals who’ve found healing and happiness.