Saving lives. Building forever families.
We rescue dogs from high-kill shelters and place them in 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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Daphne
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.
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Athena
Miss Athena is nearly perfect—we can’t figure out why she has been overlooked for so long. She is crate trained, fully housebroken, and amazing on leash. She is at least part pitbull, but she reminds us of a hound dog. She longs for a family to give her a chance. Could it be you?
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Anabelle
Anabelle aims to please. This sweet girl dreams of being adopted one day, but she’s ever had an adoption inquiry. She is a beautiful shepherd mix who is vey playful, patient, and smart. She had a rough start to life, but we just know someone out there will give her a fairytale ending. Could it be you?
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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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Jelly Bean
Poor Jelly Bean has never had serious adoption interest. Our only guess is that she’s between sizes—she’s too small to be a medium dog, and too big to be a small dog, so she gets overlooked. It’s a shame though, because she’s the perfect companion. Will you be the one to give her a chance?
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Yeti
Yeti was rescued from the streets of Bakersfield and is now nearly the perfect dog in foster care. He makes his foster family laugh with his antics all day long. Unfortunately, pitties are the hardest dogs to place, and his breed is keeping him from meeting his forever family. Could you be the one who gives him a forever home at long last?
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!