Opportunities From: City of Fort Worth Volunteer Programs

2026 CERA ARTS FESTIVAL – FOSTER SIGN-UP

Hey foster family,

We’re excited to be part of the 2026 CERA Arts Festival and would love for you and your foster pets to join us.

This is a great opportunity to get your fosters out in the community, meet new people, and help them find their forever homes.

Event Details:
Event: 2026 CERA Arts Festival
Date: May 30th - 31st
Time: 10am-4pm

Foster Requirements to Attend:

Up-to-date on vaccines Spayed/neutered Dog- and people-friendly Comfortable in a busy, outdoor environment

If you’re interested in bringing your foster pet, please sign up here:
[Insert Sign-Up Link]

Thank you for helping us make a difference for these animals.

HOLLYWOOD FEED (WEST 7TH) – COWTOWN FOSTER SIGN-UP

Hey foster family,

We’re excited for our upcoming Hollywood Feed (West 7th) – Cowtown event and would love for you and your foster pets to join us.

This is a great opportunity to get your fosters out in the community, meet potential adopters, and help them find their forever homes.

Event Details:
Event: Hollywood Feed (West 7th) – Cowtown
Date: [Add Date]
Time: [Add Time]
Location: Hollywood Feed – West 7th

Foster Requirements to Attend:

Up-to-date on vaccines Spayed/neutered Dog- and people-friendly Comfortable in a retail/event environment

ADOPT JOY – ALLIANCE FOSTER SIGN-UP

Hey foster family,

We’re gearing up for our Adopt Joy – Alliance event and would love for you and your foster pets to join us.

This is a great opportunity to get your fosters in front of potential adopters and help them find loving, forever homes.

Event Details:
Event: Adopt Joy – Alliance
Date: 5/23
Time: 11-3pm
Location: Alliance

Foster Requirements to Attend:

Up-to-date on vaccines Spayed/neutered Dog- and people-friendly Comfortable in an event environment

HERD YOU NEEDED A DOG – SPRING EVENT FOSTER SIGN-UP

Hey foster family,

We’re excited for our upcoming Herd You Needed A Dog Spring Event on May 9, and we’d love for you and your foster pups to join us.

This is a great chance to get your foster dogs out in the community, meet potential adopters, and help them find their forever homes.

Event Details:
Event: Herd You Needed A Dog – Spring Event
Date: May 9
Time: [Add Time]
Location: [Add Location]

Foster Requirements to Attend:

Up-to-date on vaccines Spayed/neutered Dog- and people-friendly Comfortable in a busy, outdoor environment

If you’re interested in bringing your foster pup, please sign up here:
[Insert Sign-Up Link]

We hope to see you there and help make this event a success.

MAYFEST 2026 FOSTER SIGN-UP

Hey foster family,

We’re getting ready for Mayfest 2026 and would love to have you and your foster pups join us for one of our biggest events of the year.

This is a great opportunity to get your foster pets out in the community, meet potential adopters, and help them find their forever homes.

Event Details:
Location: Mayfest
Date:May 2nd

Time:10am-10pm

Foster Requirements to Attend:

Up-to-date on vaccines Spayed/neutered Dog- and people-friendly Comfortable in a busy, outdoor environment

If you’re interested in bringing your foster pet, please sign up here:
[Insert Sign-Up Link]

Let’s make this a great event and help more animals find loving homes.

MAYFEST 2026 FOSTER SIGN-UP

Hey foster family!

We’re getting ready for Mayfest 2026, and we would LOVE to have you and your foster pups join us for one of our biggest, most fun events of the year!

This is an amazing opportunity to get your foster pets out in the community, meet tons of potential adopters, and help them find their forever homes!

Event Details:
Mayfest

Date: MAY 30TH

Time: 3:30pm - 9pm 

Foster Requirements to Attend:

Up-to-date on vaccines Spayed/neutered Dog- and people-friendly Comfortable in a busy, outdoor environment

Whether your foster is a social butterfly or just loves soaking up attention, this is their time to shine!

MAYFEST 2026 FOSTER SIGN-UP

Hey foster family,

We’re getting ready for Mayfest 2026 and would love to have you and your foster pups join us for one of our biggest events of the year.

This is a great opportunity to get your foster pets out in the community, meet potential adopters, and help them find their forever homes.

Event Details:
Location: Mayfest
Date:

May 1st

Time

3:30pm-10pm

Foster Requirements to Attend:

Up-to-date on vaccines Spayed/neutered Dog- and people-friendly Comfortable in a busy, outdoor environment

If you’re interested in bringing your foster pet, please sign up here:
[Insert Sign-Up Link]

Let’s make this a great event and help more animals find loving homes.

Become a Foster Hero and Help Us Save Lives!

Foster caregivers are an essential part of our mission to save lives at Fort Worth Animal Care and Control. By opening your home to a shelter pet, you provide them with the love and care they need to thrive outside of the shelter environment. From pets recovering from illness or injury to orphaned kittens and puppies, foster homes are the bridge between a challenging start and a happy ending.

We have fostering options for everyone! Whether you can commit to just a day or are ready to welcome a furry friend for longer, there’s a program that fits your lifestyle and helps our pets get one step closer to adoption.

YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN 50 MILES OF EITHER OF OUR MAIN SHELTERS TO BE ABLE TO FOSTER

Types of Foster Opportunities

Transport Fostering

Make a life-changing impact in just a short amount of time! This program supports pets selected for our out-of-state transport program, where they’re headed to areas with a greater demand for adoptable animals. Many of these pets already have adoptive families eagerly waiting for them! As a transport foster, you provide a temporary home, ensuring they’re healthy, happy, and ready for their journey. Your role is vital to the success of this incredible program, and it’s a rewarding way to save lives in a short-term commitment.

Traditional Fostering

Provide a safe, nurturing environment for shelter pets awaiting their forever homes. Traditional fosters care for pets of all ages, sizes, and needs. Whether it’s a shy dog needing socialization, a cat recovering from minor medical care, or a playful puppy waiting to grow strong enough for adoption, you’re giving them the gift of stability and love.

Puppies and Kittens, (Including Bottle Babies)

Help our youngest and most vulnerable residents! Caring for puppies and kittens, especially bottle-fed babies, is a rewarding experience. These tiny lives depend on foster homes for round-the-clock care, socialization, and a safe place to grow.

What Does the Shelter Provide?

Veterinary Care: Vaccinations, spay/neuter services, microchips, and in-shelter vet care.Supplies: Food, treats, beds, crates, leashes, and other basic items (based on availability).Trainings and Resources

What Do You Provide?

A safe, loving home, exercise, space, and socialization to help your foster pet thrive.

No matter which program you choose, you’ll play a critical role in saving lives and bringing hope to shelter pets in need. Join us today and become a Foster Hero!

How Our Onboarding Process Works:

Once we have received your application, our team will work on approving within 48 - 72 hours. Then you will receive a welcome email from our team with the next steps needed:

Background Screen Submission - to pickup up your first foster, this will have to have already been submitted Review Your Foster Manual: FWACC Foster Manual Sign-Up for Your First Time Foster Orientation: Complete Your Animal Health Training: Animal Health TrainingTake Home Your First Foster!!!

WE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOU!

If you have any questions along the way, please email us at fwaccfoster@fortworthtexas.gov

Shelter Locations:

North Animal Campus 351 Hillshire Dr. Fort Worth 76052 Chuck and Brenda Silcox Shelter 4900 Martin St. Fort Worth 76119