Fostering is a great way to give back!

 A New Leash on Life: focuses on rescuing dogs from local shelters. Most in need of long-term committed fosters. Application: https://www.anewleashonliferescue.com/forms/ 

Berea Animal Rescue Fund: welcomes fosters for any types of dogs but specifically scared or dogs that need extra training! Anyone interested should email rsantodomingo@bereaanimalrescue.com 

CLE Dog Rescue Crew: dedicated to rescuing animals left homeless for whatever reason – in public shelters where they are at high risk of euthanasia due to pet overpopulation, given up by their owners because of difficult circumstances, and those in danger of abuse or neglect. . Email  dmz.cledogrescuecrew@gmail.com  

Fido's Companion Rescue Inc.: is a non-profit 501(c)3 dog rescue organization made up of volunteers who perform vital functions in the process of rescuing animals. Operating out of Lorain County Ohio, we rescue dogs from the streets in our county and surrounding areas. Application: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/FCOH/Dog

Forget Me Not Animal Rescue: welcomes new fosters to be able to pull dogs from the Cleveland Kennel. Based in Strongsville, OH but can work with fosters in the NEO area. Application: https://forgetmenotanimalrescue.weebly.com/foster...  

Lake Erie Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc.: Specializes in lab and lab-mixes only. Application: 

https://www.lelrr.org/foster.html

 Maggie's Mission: a foster home based rescue mostly in the Akron/Medina area, but we welcome Cleveland fosters if they’re willing to drive down to use our vet in Medina. Application: 

https://www.maggiesmissionrescue.org/foster 

Mercy's Door Pet Rescue Inc.: specializes in pulling pittie-type dogs, willing to work with those with complicated medical needs to literally help save lives! Application: https://mercysdoorpetrescue.org/foster.html  

Mutts in a Rut Rescue is a volunteer-based organization can always use more fosters in the Cleveland area. Application: https://www.muttsinarutrescue.com/volunteer 

Muttley Crue Rescue CLE is a foster-based organization with particular interest in pitties/bully breeds. Most in need of fosters who can keep an open mind and are prepared to give dogs time to settle in and adjust. Apply to foster here: https://muttleycruerescue.com/volunteerfosterdonate.html  

Multiple Breed Rescue: open to pulling most types of dogs for fosters. Meet and greets generally are held at their boarding/training facility in Grafton, OH. Apply to foster here: https://www.mbrohio.com/foster-information  . 

MVPC is a 501c3 dog rescue in Dayton, OH. While we will rescue any dog needing help, we do specialize in bully breeds and other large misunderstood breeds of dogs. We ask that fosters are within 30 mins of downtown Dayton.  Apply to foster here:  http://www.miamivalleypitcrew.com/foster-application.html#sthash.YHjUiMs2.dpbs   

One of A Kind Pet Rescue is comitted to saving pets whose lives are in imminent danger of euthanasia. Examples include animals picked up by local government officials, the cats of an elderly person entering a nursing home and the emaciated, stray dog roaming the streets.

Apply to foster at: https://app.fosterkeeper.com/auth/signup-as

 Parma Animal Shelter: welcomes foster for non-pit dogs due to Parma city ordinances. Open to pulling medical needs dogs as well as any age. Email dogadoptions@parmashelter.org 

  R.E.A.L. Rottweiler Rescue: welcomes fosters for Rottweilers primarily, as well as mastiffs and shepherds. Apply to foster at www.realrottweilerrescue.com   

The Rescue Inn: accepts new fosters and works with foster-to-adopt situations.  Fosters are matched with dogs compatible with their family including current animals. Potential fosters should email therescueinn@gmail.com and request a Foster FAQ information packet.     

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs: only takes in senior dogs, which can be a uniquely rewarding experience to foster. Fosters should understand that senior dogs often take longer to get adopted than younger dogs, so turnaround times may not be quick. Fosters should be prepared for more age-related medical needs. Apply to foster at: http://www.sanctuaryforseniordogs.org/id3.htm  

Toby’s Critter Cove Rescue was established in 2020, the year that everything seemed to be falling apart. Our one glimmer of hope was starting a passionate program rescuing animals in Summit and surrounding counties. Apply to foster at: https://www.tobyscrittercoverescue.org/foster/