Become a Foster Home with STBTR

Give love. Save lives. Shape their future.
South Texas Boston Terrier Rescue (STBTR) relies on dedicated foster homes to give rescued dogs the safety, care, and love they need before finding forever families. These dogs may arrive unaltered, underweight, or struggling with undiagnosed allergies—and our fosters are often their very first moment of peace.

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What to Expect

Dogs entering rescue may:
• Be unaltered and awaiting spay/neuter
• Show signs of malnourishment or poor nutrition
• Struggle with allergy symptoms or skin issues
• Arrive with housetraining-unknown, anxious, or confused

First steps:
• Give a warm bath and gentle health check
• Watch for bumps, discharge, limps, or behavior changes
• Share updates and clear photos to help match them with the right family

Time commitment:
Fosters may stay for as little as a week or up to six weeks or more, depending on their medical needs, temperament, and adoption readiness.

What We Ask of Fosters

Just a safe space and a patient heart:
• Offer indoor safety and structure
• Assist with basic training and trust-building
• Transport to vet appointments when possible
• Communicate health, behavior, and personality updates
• Provide great photos—these are essential to finding their perfect home

What We Provide

STBTR supports you with:
• Access to quality veterinary care
• Supplies when available (crate, food, medication)
• Flexible foster lengths to match your availability
• A caring, collaborative volunteer network

Foster Perks

• First Option to Adopt – Love your foster? You get priority before public listings
• Flexible Commitment – One dog, short-term, or long-term—we’ll tailor it to you
• Grateful Hearts – From wagging tails to adopter updates, it’s deeply rewarding
• Community Connection – You’re part of something bigger, and we’re in it together

Ready to Be Their First Safe Place?

Your care and photos could be the reason a dog finds their perfect match.
Apply to Be a Foster Home
Questions? Reach out to our team through the contact form on the site.