March 18th - 25th

This week, we need our foster community more than ever. Our kennels are full, intake is high, and every open space we create can mean another life saved. Whether you’re able to take a dog for a few days, a couple of weeks, or longer, your impact is immediate and critical.

Fostering doesn’t have to be a long-term commitment to make a difference—even short stays help us learn more about each animal, reduce stress, and open the door for adoption or rescue. If you’ve been thinking about fostering again or trying it for the first time, this is the moment. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

Many new fosters forget this.

• 3 days: dog decompressing

• 3 weeks: learning routine

• 3 months: feeling fully at home

Many behaviors you see in the first few days will change once the dog settles in.

Many dogs entering the shelter are overwhelmed by the environment. Constant noise, unfamiliar routines, confinement, and limited one-on-one interaction can cause even friendly dogs to show signs of stress or emotional shutdown.

You may see behaviors like pacing, excessive barking, loss of appetite, hiding, or heightened fear responses. While these behaviors can look like behavioral problems, they are often simply signs of kennel stress and frequently improve once the dog is in a calm home environment.

Foster homes provide dogs with the space to decompress, build trust, and rediscover their true personalities. In just a short time, many dogs begin to relax and show the behaviors that make them great adoption candidates.

👉 Read the full article to learn more about trauma, kennel stress, and how foster homes help dogs heal: CLICK HERE

National Adoption Week is coming up, and we invite our foster families to bring their foster dogs out to meet potential adopters! These events are a wonderful opportunity for dogs to be seen outside of the shelter and for adopters to learn about them from the people who know them best.

If your foster dog enjoys people and new environments, consider joining us for this special adoption event. Foster dogs often do incredibly well in these settings, and meeting them in person can make all the difference for potential adopters.

By bringing your foster dog, you help:
• Showcase them to a larger audience of adopters
• Share their personality, routines, and what makes them special
• Help adopters understand what life with the dog is like in a home
• Increase their chances of finding a forever family

Even if your dog doesn’t get adopted that day, these events create valuable exposure and connections that often lead to adoption shortly after.

👉 For more information and sign-up for this and other events: CLICK HERE

This week, we are featuring two dogs who have been with us for over 30 days and are ready for a change of scenery. Longer stays in the shelter can begin to take a toll, even on dogs who are otherwise social and resilient. A foster home gives them the opportunity to decompress, reset, and show their true personalities outside of the kennel environment.

Both of this week’s highlighted dogs are excellent candidates for foster placement and would likely thrive with the added exposure that comes from participating in off-site adoption events, PetSmart Adoption Centers, or potential transport opportunities with our rescue partners.

Moving these dogs into foster homes not only improves their well-being but also helps our adoption and rescue teams gather valuable insight about their behavior in a home setting — information that can greatly increase their chances of finding a permanent placement.

👇 Meet this week’s Foster Spotlight Dogs below!

Mercury - CLICK HERE

Precious - CLICK HERE

We’re gearing up for our April transports, and they’re coming up fast! We still have plenty of pups in need of fosters so they can make their trips and meet their forever homes. With such a quick turnaround, every dog that leaves helps us clear space in the shelter quickly. Each pup that heads out opens a kennel for another dog in need! 🐾

Fun Fact: In the year 2026 so far we have sent more pit bulls out of Texas than any other breed!

👇 Meet this week’s Transport Spotlight Dogs below.

Silcox - Sandy A0060059202 view Trello Card HERE

Henry's - Logan A0057871219 view Trello Card HERE

👉 Want to learn more about Transport Fostering: CLICK HERE

We love seeing your foster pets thrive! Have a great photo of your foster dog settling in, playing, or showing off their personality?

📷 Send us your favorite foster photos — your pup may be featured in an upcoming newsletter or on our social media!

Thank you for continuing to show up for our animals in such a meaningful way. Because of you, we’re able to give them comfort, safety, and a real chance at finding their forever homes.

If you’re able to foster this week, please reach out or stop by—every kennel you help open truly matters. Let’s keep working together to create lifesaving space and opportunities.

With gratitude,
FWACC Foster Team 🐾