Foster homes are the backbone of our organization. Without dedicated foster families opening up their homes to these dogs, we would not exist.
Some of the dogs are kept in boarding kennels due to lack of foster homes. Unfortunately most bullies do not thrive in long-term boarding situations. This is also extremely taxing on the budget of our organization. We urgently need people to open up their homes to a foster dog.

Fostering a dog is one of most important gifts you can give to a rescue dog. Many rescued dogs have waited their whole lives to be in a loving home, after only having lived in a backyard or basement. Not only does fostering give them the gift of life, but it is more than likely the first time they've been treated with such kindness and compassion. Many rescue dogs have never even been in a home before. They've been abused, starved, neglected, abandoned, you name it. The first time you have a foster dog in your home and see the transformation when they finally realize they are safe and loved - it is the MOST precious and special emotion. It's a gift that keeps our foster homes going.

Even though fostering is a very rewarding, fun, and special experience, it is important to know that it is not all easy! Fostering is hard work. Most of the dogs need work. Help learning manners, house breaking, crate training, walking on a leash - you name it. Don't be put off though. The feeling of "turning around" a once broken dog simply can't be put into words. You realize that yes, YOU, can make a TRUE difference. These dogs have been failed their whole lives and it's up to us to help them become fun loving pets. Experienced DBMB volunteers will work with the foster homes every step of the way to help ensure their experience and that of the dogs is a success. We are always an email or phone call away!

A dog who is in a foster home is more likely to be adopted sooner than a dog who is in a boarding kennel. When in a foster home, foster parents can experience the dog's true personality and learn their "quirks". Most bullies are 'sweet' and 'friendly', but a foster parent can provide much more information about a dog's temperament to potential adopters. There is a LOT of 'competition' out there when it comes to adoptable bullies. The more information we know about a dog's personality, the more likely it is that a potential adopter will consider that dog.

If you are interested in becoming a foster parent for a dog, we ask that you fill out the Guardianship Application. In the field that asks for adoptive dogs name, instead please put "Foster" and your application will be forwarded to us. Our foster homes go through the same screening process as our adoptive homes to ensure they have the proper set up, breed knowledge and understanding to properly care for the dog until a forever home is found.

NOTE: PLEASE, before contacting us and filling out an application, check with all family members/significant others/roommates/etc to make sure that they are all on board to foster a bully. We get very excited when people say that they want to foster, only to suffer huge disappointment when told "Sorry, I checked with my husband and he doesn't want to add another dog right now". And don't forget to check with your landlord!

And please, once you do commit to fostering a dog, don't back out! These dogs have already been failed by their original "owners". Our resources are extremely limited and if you back out on fostering a dog, not only do we have to scramble to figure out where to put that dog, but the next dog on the waiting list is bumped back as well. The dog remains at animal control, and may wind up being euthanized.