Foster families are the heartbeat of GPA Houston. Every foster home opens the door for another greyhound to find a loving forever family. Foster families provide a safe, caring place for newly arrived hounds to decompress and learn life as a cherished pet. Along the way, they help reinforce good manners, monitor health and behavior, and prepare each dog for a successful adoption.
Foster Opportunities
Want to be part of the foster experience?
The only way we can find loving homes for greyhounds is with the help of foster families. Fostering is incredibly rewarding—not only because you’re helping a greyhound find a forever home, but also because it allows you to enjoy the companionship of a greyhound without making a lifetime commitment. It can also be a great way to introduce a new companion to your existing pet.
Foster homes are critical to our rescue efforts. The more foster homes we have, the more greyhounds we can save.Saying goodbye when your foster finds their forever home can be bittersweet, but knowing you played a vital role in their journey makes it all worthwhile. Fostering is a rewarding experience, and it can be a lot of fun, too!
Fosters will keep a greyhound an average of 4-8 weeks. Some pets need more time because of age, illness, injury, or behavior issues. Your time commitment and availability will be discussed up-front before you agree to foster, but most foster families keep the dog until they get adopted.
