For fosters, shelters and rescues
Fostering animals should feel simpler.
One profile. More chances to help. Each shelter still reviews you with its own questions — FosterDen keeps the applications, appointments and messages in one calm place.
For fosters
Apply once, keep it all together
- A reusable profile: home, experience, species and medical care you're comfortable with.
- Answer each shelter's own screening questions — you're never auto-approved.
- See vet visits, pickups and check-ins with reminders, and confirm with one tap.
For shelters & rescues
A focused workspace for foster care
- Review applications with your questions and private notes, then approve and reserve in one step.
- Schedule vet visits, vaccines, pickups and adopter meets with conflict checks and reminders.
- Message each foster in context; invite staff with the right access.
What works today, and what's next
We label everything honestly while we pilot with shelters.
- Available
Applications & screening
Shelter-specific questions, review notes and atomic approval.
- Available
Care scheduling
Timezone-aware appointments with foster confirmation.
- Available
In-app reminders
48h and 24h reminders for upcoming appointments.
- Available
Messages
Real-time messages on each application.
- Needs setup
ShelterLuv & CSV import
Preview, then import animals from ShelterLuv (your API key) or a Chameleon/24Pet CSV export. Staff review before anything is listed.
- Coming later
Care documents & announcements
Private care docs and cohort announcements.
Run a shelter or rescue?
We're piloting with shelters that want to bring their existing fosters along first. Set up your workspace and invite your team.