94% match
Good with kids
Weekend foster
The free, fun way to foster a shelter pet.
Match with shelter pets near you and give them a break from kennel life, for a weekend or longer.
Cuddly
Full of beans
Cat-friendly
Dog-friendly
Quick learner
Social butterfly
Extra love neededFind your perfect match
Tell us about your home and your routine, and we'll match you with pets who'll feel right at home. Every match comes with a score, so you know exactly why.
Foster on your terms
A weekend, a week or a month: pick the dates that suit you. No adoption pressure, just a happy pet on your couch and a shelter that learns how they do in a real home.
Safe for everyone
Shelters set their own screening questions and can get verified. Fosters verify their ID once and every shelter sees it. After each stay, everyone reviews each other.
Every stay helps
Fostering is always free. Want to do more? Make a once-off donation, or sponsor a pet's food and vet bills every month, paid securely through PayFast.
How it works
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1
Match
Take a quick quiz and browse pets near you.
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Apply
Answer the shelter's screening questions.
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3
Foster
Collect your new friend and enjoy the time together.
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Review
Share how it went. It helps them find a forever home.
Run your foster programme from your pocket
List pets with photos, personality traits and dates- Screen applicants with your own questions
Approve fosters and manage every booking
Chat with fosters and receive donations
Take Furlough anywhere
The iPhone and Android apps are on their way. Until then, Furlough works right in your browser.
Coming soon to theApp Store
Coming soon onGoogle Play
