We are in need of folks to provide short-term, in-home care for dogs in need of housing until they are adopted. Veterinary care, food and a large crate are provided. If you can help, please complete our foster application below.
All pets in the home need to be spayed or neutered, up-to-date on vaccines and on heartworm prevention. Please email a copy of your current or most recent pets’ medical records to oklahomagsr@gmail.com. You can get these records by calling or emailing your vet’s office. If you rent, we will need authorization from your landlord that German Shepherds are allowed. A fenced-in yard is preferred. Homes without fences will be considered on a case-by-case basis. References may not be related to you. If you have questions, please send us an email!
Please check your email inbox and spam folders after you submit your application, as that is how we will communicate with you. An email notifying you if you are approved will come from Shelterluv.
Please note, fostering is for those who want to volunteer by providing temporary housing for homeless dogs. If you are planning on adopting and just want to try out a dog in your home to see if it is the right fit, please fill out an adoption application. All adopted dogs can be returned within 14 days of adoption for any reason.
As we work out of Tulsa and Oklahoma City, we prefer fosters to be within a 1-hour driving distance to Tulsa or OKC so they can bring a foster dog to adoption events and veterinary appointments if needed.
Please allow up to 5 business days for processing. We are an all-volunteer group with no paid staff. Many of our volunteers work full-time jobs and help the rescue in their spare time. We strive to reply to everyone in a timely manner. If you don’t hear from us in a reasonable amount of time, please follow up with us by email at oklahomagsr@gmail.com.
Foster Training:
It is our responsibility as caregivers to learn to “speak dog” so we can listen to what our rescue dogs are telling us and give them what they need. Dogs may be shy or unsure, and may just need some extra time and space to settle in and feel comfortable. Some dogs may have experienced abuse and react to different objects or people. Learning how dogs communicate will let you know what your dog is telling you that he or she needs. Therefore, all volunteers working with our rescue dogs must complete the training course at the following link: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/shelter-and-rescue-training-canine
The course is free, but you will need to register for the Maddie’s Fund website: https://www.maddiesfund.org/register.htm
After the course is completed, you will receive a certificate for the “Bringing a New Dog Home” and “Canine Body Language in the Shelter” sections. Please save copies or take screenshots of each certificate and email them to: oklahomagsr@gmail.com. And don’t worry, you will always be able to access your certificates even after you complete the course.
Thank you!
