Fosters are a rare and selfless breed of rescuer - they know that when one dog leaves their care to go to a permanent home, that it means they have space to save another dog.
Why Fostering Matters
Foster homes are vital because many dogs find kennels stressful and overwhelming. By opening your home, you give a dog love, safety, and stability at a difficult time in their life. Whether it’s for a few days, a couple of weeks, or longer, fostering helps a dog adjust, heal, and prepare for their forever family.
We’ll Support You All the Way
We’ll make sure you’re supported every step of the journey. Bedding, food, and practical essentials are provided, and all veterinary costs are fully covered. You’ll also have 24/7 access to our foster team via group chat, where you can ask questions, share updates, and feel part of a caring community. All we ask is that you live within an hour of Grayshott Village, are home most of the day, and of course, love dogs!
The Difference You’ll Make
Fostering is more than temporary care it’s a lifeline. Many dogs come to us after losing their owner, through sudden life changes, or even from cruelty cases. Some need short-term care until adoption, while others with health or behavioural challenges may need longer or permanent foster homes. Whatever the situation, fostering transforms lives for the dog, and for you.
"We found it very rewarding to help the dogs settle into a home environment and then help them move on to their forever home. The support we received from the Helping Hounds foster team was invaluable."
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Some of our Long-Term Fostered Dogs
Teddy
He lived out his twilight in the loving care of a permanent foster.
Cyril
Little old man, Cyril who was blind and deaf, had more love in his last years in a permanent foster home, than in all the years that came before.
Loki
Blind in one eye and unsteady on his feet, found a new lease of life in foster care with one of our long-serving volunteers. Though it was heartbreaking when his time came, Becky knew she had given him more joy in his final year than he’d ever known before.