Last Hope is seeking foster homes for small dogs weighing approximately 4–14 pounds, including Yorkies, Rat Terriers, Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, Shih Tzus, Cairn Terriers, and mixes. Fostering is a rewarding way to help a dog find a permanent home while learning about breeds, training, and responsible pet care.

Ideal Home

• Foster homes should attend at least two Saturday adoption days each month with their foster dog.
• Foster dogs may need help with housebreaking, leash walking, jumping up, brushing, and adjusting to a home.
• Some dogs may require a fenced yard or acreage.
• Dogs are not placed in homes with children under 4.

Training & Support

Last Hope provides food and a plastic or wire crate. Treats and toys may sometimes be available. Foster families have input on the best home for their dog and learn how adopter screening works.

Application Details

• These dogs may come from owner surrenders, unclaimed impounds, or other shelters.
• Foster care is temporary and continues until a permanent home is found.
• If you fall in love with your foster dog, you may adopt and pay the adoption fee like any other adopter.
• Applications start by contacting Last Hope through Wags.