Finding a Foster Match: Animals Currently in Need

Welcome to our Foster Program — we’re so glad you’re here! As a foster, you’re playing a vital role in helping the animals of Fort Worth Animal Care & Control get one step closer to their forever homes. Whether it’s giving a pet a safe place to rest before their next big journey, helping a dog recover from a minor illness, or simply providing a much-needed break from the shelter, your support makes a lasting difference.

Below, you’ll find several categories of animals currently in need of foster care. Each link will take you directly to our website, where you can view available pets, learn more about them, and find the perfect match for your home and lifestyle.

As we move into 2026, we’re placing a special focus on helping our high-intake breeds — these dogs often spend the longest time in shelter care and benefit greatly from time in foster homes. If you have room in your home and heart, please consider one of these pups:

• Huskies

• Shepherds

• Retrievers

• Bully

• Heelers

• Great Pyrenees

These are pets identified as Urgent for various reasons — some may be recovering from minor medical needs (like a URI), others may simply have been with us for a long time (Urgent: Capacity), or they might be showing signs of stress from the shelter environment and need a break to reset.
➡️ View Urgent Animals | Capacity

➡️ View Urgent Animals | Behavior

➡️ View Urgent Animals | Medical

Please note: not every animal on the Urgent list is eligible for foster placement, but many are! If you’re unsure, don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re here to help you find the right fit.

Some of our shelter pets have already been accepted into rescue or transport programs and just need a short-term foster before departure. These animals typically stay a few days to a few weeks while awaiting their travel dates.
➡️ Learn more about our Transport Program

To make it even easier to find animals currently in need, we’ve created a Trello board that’s updated regularly by staff. This board highlights:

• Pets tagged for upcoming transport

• Staff favorites that we believe would thrive in a foster home

• Great candidates for short-term or weekend foster stays

➡️ View Our Foster Trello Board

This is a great place to check first if you’re looking for a foster match — it’s fast, visual, and kept up-to-date by our team.

You can always search for any animal on our website by location, stage, breed, name, or ID number. Every foster placement matters — whether it’s for a day, a week, or longer, you’re making a meaningful impact.

➡️ View Our Website

If you come across a pet without much information or have questions about eligibility, medical status, or temperament — just ask us! We’re happy to provide details and help guide you toward your next foster match.

Together, we’re giving every animal their best chance at a brighter future. ❤️