Fostering with Paws N Hooves
Step 1: The Application
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Ready to open your heart and home? The first step to becoming a lifesaver is to find your pup! Fill out our official foster application here. A foster coordinator will review your application to help match you with a puppy or adult dog that fits your home, schedule, and comfort level.
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Step 2: Getting Fully Approved
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We dive deep into our screening because our fosters are the foundation of our rescue,
and we want to ensure a safe, supportive environment for our animals.
To finalize your approval, we require:
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Two References: Must be non-relatives who do not live with you, who can speak to your experience with animals.
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Housing Verification: Proof of home ownership or a copy of your lease/landlord agreement detailing any pet policies or exclusions.
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Home Visit: A physical home safety check to chat through setup details, safety considerations, and any questions you might have.
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Please note: If you are unsure about your home setup or qualifications, please chat with a volunteer at 719-500-1880.
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Step 3: Welcoming Your Foster Dog
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Once approved, we will pair you with a dog in need and coordinate a pick-up time. We provide a foster agreement to review together so you know exactly what to expect. We then register you in our Petstablished system as an official foster. This grants you access to the dog's medical records, care guidelines, and rescue literature.
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Step 4: Medical Care & Rescue Support
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As a foster, you provide the love, shelter, and basic training—we take care of the rest!
Covered Expenses: We cover all pre-approved veterinary care at our designated clinic.
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Supplies: We supply food, crates, toys, and basic gear based on availability to ensure you have what you need to succeed.
Our Training Philosophy
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We set our rescue dogs up for lifelong success by building trust, not fear.
While a dog is under your care, we strictly require positive, reward-based training and handling methods.
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No Force or Fear: The use of fear- or force-based tools—including shock collars, underground containment fencing, prong collars, or leash whips—is strictly prohibited.
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We want our animals to feel completely safe as they learn to be the goodest boy or girl possible.
Learn More: If you want to learn more about positive-only training methods or have questions about behavioral support, reach out to us anytime at pawhoofcolorado@gmail.com.