Fostering a dog is an incredibly rewarding experience. Some people, however, may have some hesitancies before deciding to become a dog foster parent. Afterall, you are commiting to sharing your home with a precious pooch, who may have special needs. While the placement is temporary, you are still expected to give the pup food, shelter, and of course, plenty of attention during their brief stay. That being said, fostering is definitely worth it. Here’s some reasons to consider taking in a foster dog. 

You’ll be A Hero to Pups in Need

Taking on the role of a dog foster parent means that you are saving lives. To a sweet pup down on his luck, you’re a superhero. By crashing at your pad, the pooch will get an adequate amount of socialization and feel less stressed out in an environment outside of the kennel. In essence, he can be rehabilitated and in turn,  be a step closer to finding his furever home. This means, you are lessening his chance of staying in an animal shelter for the rest of his life, where he may face the chance of being euthanized. 

You’ll Have Something In Common With One of Your Favorite Dog Loving Celebrities  

Once you take on the role of a pup foster parent, you’ll have something in common with the likes of Kristen Bell, Amanda Seyfried, Sir Partrick Stewart, and Hilary Swank. That’s right all of these beloved celebrities have welcomed foster dogs into their humble abodes (aka multimillion dollar mansions). 

Fostering Can Help You be Better Prepared to Owning a Dog 

If you’ve never owned a dog before, fostering is an excellent way to get in some practice before committing to being a full time pup parent. Not only will the experience help you determine if you are actually prepared to have a fur baby of your own, it can also help you figure out what types of dog best suit your lifestyle. For instance, you may have always thought you are a poodle person, but once you fostered one you realize that you just had too many communication issues. Afterall, you only know a limited amount of French. 

Items Purchased While Fostering Most Likely Are Tax Deductible 

Granted, most people don’t get into the dog fostering game because it’s tax deductible, but it’s still worth mentioning. Anything you purchased for the doggo you were fostering has a good chance of being treated as a tax deductible donation. 

Fostering is Great for Dog Lovers Who Can’t Commit 

Fostering may be right for you if you’re a major dog lover but are in a situation where you know you really can’t commit to owning one. Basically, you’ll be able hang out with a pawsome pal but without having to take on the full responsibility of being a pup parent. 

You Might Find Your BFF in the Process 

That being said, if you decide that your foster dog is your soulmate, you can look into adopting him. While nothing is guaranteed, you may be able to provide a permanent home for Fido.