The dogs shown below need foster care while they wait for their new forever homes.

If you’re already a Muttville foster parent, please email foster@muttville.org if any of these dogs would fit into your home. And be sure to download Muttville’s Foster Manual, if you don’t already have it.

If you’re not a Muttville foster parent and would like to join our essential team of foster homes, please scroll down to learn how to become a Muttville foster parent and then fill out a foster application.

Pegasus 4590

Langston 6310

Terrier/Maltese | Male | Small (6-20 lbs)
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Poodle/Maltese Mix | Male | Small (6-20 lbs)
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Cappuccino 5754

Diddy 6329

Chihuahua | Male | Small (6-20 lbs)
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Toy fox terrier | Male | Toy (under 6 lbs)
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Puppy Longstocking 6336

Ross 6339

Laborador Retriever / Shepherd Mix | Female | Large (50-90 lbs)
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Chihuahua, short haired | Male | Small (6-20 lbs)
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Kisses 6341

Baby Shark 6344

Yorkshire Terrier | Female | Small (6-20 lbs)
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Yorkshire Terrier | Female | Toy (under 6 lbs)
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Rayburn 6328

Moonshine 6335

Chiweenie! | Male | Small (6-20 lbs)
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Shepherd/ Siberian Husky Mix | Male | Large (50-90 lbs)
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Wallace 6285

Smoochie 6342

Scottish Terrier/ Cairn Terrier | Male | Small (6-20 lbs)
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Chihuahua, short haired | Male | Small (6-20 lbs)
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Byron 6343

Stretchie 6345

Lhasa Apso | Female | Small (6-20 lbs)
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Lhasa Apso/Terrier Mix | Female | Small (6-20 lbs)
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Titus 6327

Wrigley 6331

Chinese crested mix | Male | Small (6-20 lbs)
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Chihuahua, short haired | Male | Small (6-20 lbs)
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Bananas 6332

Carlie 5882

Chihuahua | Female | Small (6-20 lbs)
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Cocker Spaniel | Female | Medium (20-50 lbs)
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Ping 6257 & Pong 6263

Yeehaw 6286

Miniature Pinscher | Female/Male
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Chihuahua Mix | Male | Small (6-20 lbs)
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Golden Girl 6324

Radish 6130

Pomeranian Mix
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Yorkshire Terrier Mix | Female | Small (6-20 lbs)
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Franknfurter 5990

Ginger Rogers 6229

Basset Hound/ Spaniel mix | Male | Medium (20-50 lbs)
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Chihuahua | Female | Small (6-20 lbs)
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Shortbread 6293

Kazoo 6095

Chihuahua mix | Female | Small (6-20 lbs)
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Chihuahua/ Terrier Mix | Male | Small (6-20 lbs)
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Become a Muttville foster parent

The foundation of Muttville’s operation is in our foster homes, where rescued dogs get love and comfort while waiting for adoption. Shelters often have very short time spans – sometimes as little as a few days – before an unadopted dog is slated for euthanasia. Muttville’s goal is to rescue these dogs from that fate. The more foster homes we have, the more dogs we can save.

How it works

Fostering provides a temporary home for a rescued dog until a permanent “forever” home can be found. It also provides time for a dog to adjust or re-adjust to living in a home, and to learn socialization and good manners. For some dogs, the foster home also provides time to recover from an illness or medical procedure before he or she can be made available for adoption.

What foster parents do

As a foster parent, you’ll be responsible for the basic daily care for your friend in your home. In other words, your job is to shower him with the love and attention he needs to prepare him for adoption into a permanent home. We will pick up the cost of any medical expenses and, in some cases, the cost of food and supplies. You’ll be asked to bring your foster dog to adoption outreach events and medical appointments, and to introduce him/her to people who are interested in adoption.

Before taking your first foster dog home, you’ll be assigned to a Muttville mentor, who will guide you through the program and help with any problems you may encounter.

How long will a foster dog stay in my care?

Time in a foster home can range from several days to several months. We’ll be able to give you a better estimate for your dog before you take him/her home.

Interested?

If you’re in the San Francisco Bay area and would like to join the Muttville family of foster parents, please fill out a foster application. Thank you!