Foster a Dog with SOS CANYA

Thank you for your interest in fostering one of our dogs. Fostering plays a vital role in helping dogs from SOS CANYA, as it gives them the chance to experience life in a home while they wait for their forever family. It not only supports their wellbeing, but also greatly improves their chances of adoption by showing how they settle, behave, and connect in a real home environment.

What we provide

When you foster a dog with SOS CANYA, we support you as much as possible:

• Food can be provided if needed
  

• Any necessary medication will be supplied
  

• Our vet at the pound is available should the dog need medical care

Dogs who need foster homes

• Puppies
  

• Elderly dogs who struggle with life at the pound
  

• Dogs with a planned travel date (for example to Germany), where we know exactly how long foster care is needed
  

• And many more

Whenever possible, we prefer that a dog stays in the same foster home until they are adopted. The length of a foster stay can vary — sometimes it’s a few weeks, sometimes longer — and unfortunately, we can never guarantee an exact timeframe.

Important things to know

• Good with other dogs, cats, or children
  

• House trained
  

• Able to be left alone
  

Please understand that in most cases, we simply don’t know. Our dogs live in cages 24 hours a day at the pound, and for many of them, their past is completely unknown. We don’t know whether they have ever lived in a home environment, so things like house training or being left alone are often new experiences for them and may take time to learn.

We do our best to keep our website updated, and all the information we have about each dog can be found on their individual profiles.

If you open your home to one of our dogs, it’s important to be prepared for a decompression period. Most dogs need time, patience, and understanding to settle in, feel safe, and adjust to normal life in a home.

Who fostering is for (and isn’t for)

Fostering can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it’s important to be honest about whether it’s the right fit for you.

Fostering may be right for you if you:

• Are patient, flexible, and understanding
  

• Can give a dog time to decompress and adjust at their own pace
  

• Are prepared for some uncertainty around behaviour, routines, and training
  

• Understand that many dogs will need guidance with house training, being left alone, and everyday home life
  

• Being open to a learning process — for both you and the dog — is one of the most important parts of fostering
  

Fostering may not be the right fit if you:

• Are looking for a dog that is already fully house trained and settled
  

• Need guarantees about behaviour with cats, children, or other animals
  

• Expect the dog to adapt quickly without a settling-in period