Saving lives. Building forever families.
We rescue dogs from high-kill shelters in the California Central Valley and place them in loving, forever homes through an innovative and educational adoption process.
Adopting is one of the best things you can do.
When you adopt, you’re not just giving a deserving dog a home; you are becoming part of the solution. You’re reducing the demand for operations like puppy mills and backyard breeders that put profit before animal welfare. You are also making room for the next dog in need of our foster-based rescue system.
Consider adopting one of our deserving longterm residents!
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Yeti
Yeti, a resilient pit bull, was rescued from the streets of Bakersfield and has transformed into an almost perfect companion in foster care. His playful antics bring joy and laughter to his foster family every day. Despite his lovable nature, Yeti remains one of our long-term residents due to the challenges associated with finding homes for pit bulls.
He exhibits none of the common issues often associated with his breed, making him a fantastic choice for anyone looking to bring a loving dog into their home. Could you be the one to provide Yeti with the forever home he deserves? Remember, long-term residents benefit from a reduced adoption fee, making it even easier to welcome this delightful dog into your life.
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Peaches
Peaches is every pitbull lover’s dream. This big, beefy girl is friendly, adventurous, and full of life. Her only flaw? The leash. Yes, she may not be the best walker, but she’s practicing every day to improve her odds of finding a forever home. She’s waited for nearly a year. Could you be her best friend for life?
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Adopted - Daphne
ADOPTION PENDING! Super smart and athletically inclined, Daphne is more than ready to be your super star best friend. She has been waiting for a very long time to meet someone who will give her a chance. She needs to live in an apartment or condo—a home without a yard. Why? She was blessed with spring-loaded legs, which has become her curse. She is great on a leash and would thrive in a city environment; one where there was not a fence to leap over when she was bored.
Adopting with Foster Tales
At Foster Tales, we take pride in our comprehensive and transparent adoption process, designed to ensure the best match between our rescue dogs and their potential forever homes. We believe in openness about each dog's personality, including their quirks and the commitment required to welcome them into your life. By fostering our dogs, we live with them, learn their behaviors, preferences, and needs, allowing us to share a detailed portrait with prospective adopters.
Our adoption journey unfolds in several thoughtful steps:
- A quick introductory phone call to understand your expectations and answer any initial questions.
- A virtual meet-and-greet with the dog, giving you a firsthand look at their personality and how they interact in a home setting.
- An application process paired with a virtual home check, ensuring your home is a safe and suitable environment.
- Pre-adoption counseling to discuss the responsibilities of pet ownership, the specific needs of your chosen dog, and how to address any potential challenges.
- Finally, an in-person meeting and adoption, where you'll officially welcome your new family member home.
This process ensures not just a successful adoption but a harmonious, lifelong bond between you and your new companion.
Make an impact today
Support our mission by contributing a donation. We survive solely on support from the community. Every penny counts.
Apply to be a foster home and save lives.
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We pay for required vet care, food, and supplies. You provide love, shelter, and light "pet training"--essentially, you help condition your foster to be the best pet they can be!
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You are not expected to find a forever home for your foster. We handle the adoption process from start to finish, so you can focus on the joy of fostering.
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Yes, there is a little driving involved when fostering with us. But we split the difference and do not expect you to make it all the way to Bakersfield. We are particularly interested in working with you if you are in Northern California--that's where our adopters are!