named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Chloe’s Fospice Friends
Named Fospice initiative coordinated by board member Leslie Harris; focuses on fostering senior and terminally ill animals with specialized care needs
Fospice
Supports shelters and rescues in placing terminally ill and super-senior dogs and cats into foster homes by providing caregiver resources, training, and community support; includes guidance on end-of-life care and quality-of-life assessment
Fospice Forum
Facebook-based support group for Fospice caregivers to share resources, experiences, and stay updated on best practices and community initiatives
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 3 activities
- Building and supporting foster caregiver communitiesHosts a Facebook-based support group with over 2,200 members across the U.S. and an online Foster Forum for global dog lovers to share advice and support. Facilitates collaboration among rescues through events like Rescuer Happy Hour (2017–2019) and long-distance foster matches, such as the placement of Jones in New York.
- Operating foster care programs for shelter dogsProvides foster care for dogs rescued from shelters through volunteer foster parents, with documented placements of 15 dogs in 2018 and 5 in 2019, achieving a 100% live release rate. Dogs are vaccinated, spayed or neutered (unless otherwise noted), and microchipped prior to adoption.
- Producing media content to support and inspire foster caregiversProduces a podcast titled “Why We Foster” and shares stories from the national pet foster community to educate and inspire. Hosts an ongoing Instagram Live series showcasing adoptable dogs from over 40 rescue organizations across 16 states.
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Providing educational resources and training for foster caregiversProduces and distributes free, publicly available educational materials including the “What to Expect When You’re Fos’pecting” guide, Foster Dog Manual, Tips & Tricks guide, crate training guidance, and photography tips. Offers virtual webinars and workshops to support individuals interested in fostering dogs.
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Palliative and End-of-Life Care Education 1 activity
- Providing specialized support and resources for Fospice programsDevelops and shares a Fospice guide to help shelters and rescues establish end-of-life foster care programs and operates a dedicated Facebook support group for Fospice caregivers to connect and share resources.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Running a foster hospice program for senior and terminally ill dogsOperates Chloe’s Fospice Friends, a hospice program providing end-of-life care in foster homes for senior and terminally ill shelter dogs; placed two dogs in “forever foster” Fospice care in 2018 and has raised over $20,000 in support of the program.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$4K
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Program service revenue$4K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$9K
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balance sheet
Total assets$0
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Net assets$0
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +57.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Christina Donnelly — Board Member
- Dorie Herman — Board Member
- Sarah Gross Feoli — Board Member
- Tara Bahl — Board Member
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Andrea Arden Partner — Professional dog trainer consulted for best practices in dog fostering
- Animal Care Centers of NYC Partner — Collaborates with Animal Care Centers of NYC to pull dogs from shelters into foster care.
- BARK Partner — Christina Donnelly serves as Chief of Staff at BARK, which has supported corporate engagement with Foster Dogs.
- Center for Shelter Dogs Partner — Collaborates on educational materials about canine body language.
- Dorie Herman Partner — Graphic designer who contributed to the foster dog guide
- Facebook Partner — Hosts a national support group for foster caretakers on Facebook.
- Facebook Partner — Hosts the Foster Forum community on Facebook for fosters and rescuers.
- Facebook Partner — Hosts the Foster Forum on the Facebook platform.
- Foster Dogs Network — Member of a network of philanthropic organizations.
- Foster Dogs’ Fospice Forum Partner — Support group hosted on Facebook for Fospice caregivers and advocates.
- Foster Forum Partner — Facebook support group for foster parents to ask questions and share dog-care materials
- Found Animals Partner — Recommends adopters register pet microchips with Found Animals, a free universal registry.
- Human Animal Support Services Partner — Collaborates with Human Animal Support Services to promote and implement the foster-centric model.
- NYCPetPhotographer Partner — Collaborates with photographer Stacey Axelrod, who hosts the "Why We Foster" podcast.
- Petco Foundation Funder — Provided a $5,000 Holiday Wishes Grant to Foster Dogs based on a rescue story submission.
- Sophie Gamand Partner — Photographer who contributed images to the foster dog guide
- adopters Partner — Engages adopters as partners in shared mission to help animals in need
- fosters Partner — Works with fosters as part of shared mission to help animals in need
- rescue organizations Partner — Connects with rescue organizations as part of shared mission to help animals in need
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Compassionate End-of-Life Fostering (Fospice)methodology: hospice_fosteringBy placing terminally ill or super-senior dogs into foster homes with full financial and medical support, we provide dignified palliative care while freeing shelter capacity because home-based hospice improves animal comfort and caregiver engagement.
- Foster Homes as Assessment Environmentsmethodology: foster_as_assessmentBy using foster homes to evaluate dog behavior and socialization needs, we increase adoptability because real-home settings reveal more accurate behavioral profiles than shelter environments, leading to better placement matches.
- Foster-First Modelmethodology: foster_firstBy placing all rescued dogs into temporary foster homes before adoption or long-term care, we improve animal well-being and assessment outcomes because foster environments provide individualized socialization and behavioral evaluation that institutional shelters cannot.
- Inclusive Community Expansionmethodology: inclusive_community_buildingBy intentionally engaging underrepresented communities and building broad networks across animal welfare organizations, we expand fostering capacity and equity because diverse participation strengthens systemic resilience and access to care.
- Peer-Supported Foster Engagementmethodology: peer_support_modelBy combining peer support networks with continuous communication and shared experience, we strengthen foster parent engagement and retention because lived-experience mentorship builds confidence, reduces isolation, and increases program sustainability.