Foster with DARE

Foster with DARE

Fostering a Rescue Dog Is a Truly Rewarding Journey

Fostering a rescue dog through DARE Dachshund Rescue is one of the most meaningful ways to make a direct impact on a dog’s life. Foster homes provide a safe, loving environment where dogs can heal, learn, and prepare for their forever homes.

While fostering can come with challenges, the rewards are immeasurable—for the dogs and for you.

Everyone benefits:

  • Foster parents experience the joy of helping a dog transform
  • Shelters gain space to save more dogs
  • Foster dogs receive individualized care and stability
  • Adopters welcome a well-adjusted dog into their home

Minimum Requirements to Foster with DARE

To ensure the safety and success of our dogs, foster homes must meet the following requirements:

  • Foster parents must be 21 years of age or older
  • Foster homes must be located in the state of Florida
  • All pets in the home must be spayed or neutered
    Rare exceptions may be considered with valid justification
  • All pets in the home must be current on vaccinations and heartworm prevention
    Rare exceptions may be considered with good reason

Responsibilities of a DARE Foster Home

Foster parents are a critical part of each dog’s rescue journey. Responsibilities typically include:

Daily Care & Supplies

  • Providing food, treats, bedding, collar, leash, and basic grooming

Training & Behavior Support

  • House training and leash walking
  • Helping address common behaviors such as barking, chewing, or jumping
  • Encouraging positive habits like calm greetings and good door manners

Socialization & Temperament Evaluation

  • Introducing the dog to new people, environments, and other pets
  • Helping DARE understand the dog’s personality to ensure the best adoption match

Medical Support

  • Administering medications as prescribed
  • Transporting dogs to veterinary appointments when needed

Love, Patience & Play

  • Building trust through affection, routine, and positive interaction

What DARE Provides for Foster Dogs

DARE covers medical needs related to fostering, including:

  • Veterinary visits
  • Dental procedures
  • Prescription medications (including heartworm and flea prevention)
  • Prescription veterinary diets

Ready to Foster a Dachshund in Need?

If fostering feels like the right fit, we encourage you to take the next step. Opening your home—even temporarily—allows DARE to save more lives and gives a rescue dog the chance they deserve.

Complete the foster application below to get started.
Together, we can change lives—one dachshund at a time.