Become a Foster Hero and Transform Lives
Since 2018, our mission has been clear and resolute: to save the lives of dogs and cats from desperate situations and provide them with loving homes.
Based in the heart of Friendswood, Texas, our devoted team has touched the lives of over 14,000 animals, guiding them from life on the streets and overcrowded shelters to a brighter future through adoption, transport, and community outreach.
Looking for a pet to foster?
Explore the available pets currently in need of foster homes, and once you're an approved foster, reach out to us—we’ll do our best to find the perfect match for you! Please note, some dogs are not eligible to travel to the PNW or East Coast, while others are already in the PNW and seeking a new foster. Foster needs are updated daily.
Gloria The Mini Couch Potato
Pit Bull Terrier
2 years, 0 months
Female
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Missy Mae Lover girl of your dreams
American Pit Bull Terrier
0 years, 9 months
Female
(Large 60-99lbs)
Red Cleveland Goodest Boy
American Pit Bull Terrier
4 years, 0 months
Male
(Large 60-99lbs)
Sophie May
Husky
0 years, 3 months
Female
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Jerry the blue eye wonder lover boy
Husky
1 years, 0 months
Male
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Trixie Pixie the Cat friendly toy loving beauty queen
Labrador Retriever
2 years, 0 months
Female
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Mondo Mahomes the coolest guy in town
American Staffordshire Terrier
2 years, 0 months
Male
(Large 60-99lbs)
Sage Ark
Pit Bull Terrier
1 years, 4 months
Female
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Canelo Leslie
Australian Cattle Dog
4 years, 0 months
Male
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Tulie Ark Bouncy, Happy Adventure Dog
Chow Chow
2 years, 0 months
Female
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Lala Lovey Ark
Husky
5 years, 0 months
Female
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Camilla Ark
Husky
1 years, 0 months
Female
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Guppy delivers giggles
American Bulldog
5 years, 1 months
Male
(Large 60-99lbs)
Skylar Mellow Gentle and Soft
American Pit Bull Terrier
5 years, 1 months
Female
(Large 60-99lbs)
Divinity Ark the Darling Mellow Girl loves kids!
American Staffordshire Terrier
3 years, 0 months
Female
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Yoplait Dobie
Doberman Pinscher
0 years, 1 months
Female
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Noosa Dobie
Doberman Pinscher
0 years, 1 months
Female
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Fage Dobie
Doberman Pinscher
0 years, 1 months
Male
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Siggi Dobie
Doberman Pinscher
0 years, 1 months
Male
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Chobani Dobie
Doberman Pinscher
0 years, 1 months
Male
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Dannon Dobie
Doberman Pinscher
0 years, 1 months
Male
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Jessie Jay Family Boy
German Shepherd Dog
2 years, 1 months
Female
(Large 60-99lbs)
Woowoo Wookie
Pit Bull Terrier
5 years, 1 months
Male
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Princeton mellow good loyal boy
American Pit Bull Terrier
5 years, 1 months
Male
(Large 60-99lbs)
Posh Precious Sweet Silly Pup
Pit Bull Terrier
0 years, 6 months
Female
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Charslie petite innocent girl
Husky
2 years, 1 months
Female
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Glenda the good girl with the peaceful presence
Australian Shepherd
3 years, 1 months
Female
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Nutmeg Pumpkin
Labrador Retriever
0 years, 2 months
Male
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Cocoa Pumpkin
Labrador Retriever
0 years, 2 months
Male
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Sweet Pumpkin petite mini lab
Labrador Retriever
2 years, 1 months
Female
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Princess Cane Corso
Cane Corso
2 years, 1 months
Female
(Large 60-99lbs)
Tate Ark Family Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
2 years, 1 months
Male
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Rosie Itty-bitty confident cutie
American Pit Bull Terrier
5 years, 7 months
Female
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Charlie Ittie Bittie Pittie Forever Puppy
Pit Bull Terrier
1 years, 7 months
Male
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Franco the Friendly Fella
Great Pyrenees
5 years, 1 months
Male
(Large 60-99lbs)
Scarlet Marie XL Snuggles
Rottweiler
5 years, 1 months
Female
(Large 60-99lbs)
Ariel
Labrador Retriever
1 years, 1 months
Female
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Tootsie Roll Candy
Pit Bull Terrier
6 years, 1 months
Female
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Moto Boots
Labrador Retriever
0 years, 2 months
Male
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Lane Boots the Snuggly Couch Dog
Pit Bull Terrier
2 years, 1 months
Female
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Calvin the dog and kid friendly loyal boy
Black Mouth Cur
1 years, 2 months
Male
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Sydney Sweetheart
Shar-Pei
3 years, 2 months
Female
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Lexi Dumpling
American Pit Bull Terrier
4 years, 2 months
Female
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Katie Bell
Chocolate Labrador Retriever
0 years, 8 months
Female
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Kitten Whiskers cuter than a snickers
American Staffordshire Terrier
3 years, 2 months
Female
(Large 60-99lbs)
Oso Beary Handsome Boy Ark
American Staffordshire Terrier
5 years, 2 months
Male
(Large 60-99lbs)
Kindrow Ark Dane
Great Dane
1 years, 8 months
Male
(Large 60-99lbs)
Bingo Betty
Dachshund
0 years, 3 months
Male
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Darling Delight mini bestie for all
Labrador Retriever
0 years, 9 months
Female
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Smiley Ark the Serene Faithful Friend
American Pit Bull Terrier
3 years, 2 months
Female
(Medium 20-59lbs)
Why Foster?
Every dog and cat, regardless of breed or medical status, deserves a nurturing environment to thrive and find their forever home. Fostering offers a temporary home where pets receive love, care, and stability during a crucial transitional period. By opening your heart and home, you help create an environment where these animals can flourish, preparing them for their journey to a loving forever family,
Our Foster-Based Program: A Lifeline for Pets
Our foster system is the backbone of our rescue operations. While we have limited boarding facilities, our dedicated network of foster homes plays a crucial role in rescuing and rehabilitating animals. Fostering involves providing a safe, loving environment and basic training until we find an adopter. We offer support through experienced mentors, coordinators, and quarterly training sessions.
Cat Fostering
We’re especially in need of local fosters in the Houston area for both cats and dogs! By fostering, you provide a crucial bridge for these animals, giving them a safe and loving environment as they await their forever homes. While we also need fosters in the PNW and Northeast/East Coast, local support in Houston is more important than ever. If you’re ready to make a life-changing impact, please consider opening your home to a foster pet!
Open Your Home, Change a Life: Fosters Needed in the PNW & East Coast
We need compassionate fosters near our transport stops in the Pacific Northwest and East Coast to welcome dogs ready to start their new journey. By fostering these travel-ready pups, you help us focus on Houston dogs who need more time—those recovering from heartworm treatment, healing from injuries, or in quarantine. Your home can bridge the gap between rescue and a forever family. Every dog you foster creates space for another in urgent need of care. Together, we can save more lives, one dog and one loving foster home at a time. Will you open your heart and home to support our lifesaving mission?
FAQs
Fostering involves giving a homeless animal a temporary, safe place in your home. Most
fosters stay for 4-6 weeks, though some may need longer, especially if they require extensive
medical care such as surgeries or heartworm treatment.
Provides a Loving Environment: Fostering gives pets a taste of home life, with the love,
attention, and socialization they might not get in a shelter.
Saves Lives: By opening your home to a foster pet, you free up space in shelters and rescues,
allowing us to help more animals in need.
Prepares Pets for Adoption: Fostering helps pets transition from shelter life to a forever home,
teaching them basic manners and helping them overcome behavioral challenges.
Provides Valuable Feedback: As a foster, you offer insights into the pet’s personality and
needs, aiding us in finding the perfect forever home for them.
Three Little Pitties Rescue covers medical expenses for foster animals at our veterinary
partners or Friendswood office. We also provide necessary items such as kennels, food, and
collars. For those fostering in the Pacific Northwest, medical expenses are covered there too.
Reach out to our PNW foster team for additional assistance with supplies.
Sign up to become a foster hero today and be a part of our journey toward hope and healing. Together, we can make a profound difference—one life at a time.
For more information or to get started with fostering, please contact us at foster@threelittlepittiesrescue.org.
If you're located on the East Coast, reach out to Emily at emily.parsons@threelittlepittiesrescue.org.
For fosters in the Pacific Northwest, you can email Marcela at marcela@threelittlepittiesrescue.org or Jacquelynn at jacquelynn@threelittlepittiesrescue.org, who oversees the onboarding process for new PNW fosters.
Ready to make a difference?
Foster Resources
Success Stories
Mabel- Behavior
When Mabel, a young black mouth cur mix arrived she was severely underweight and emotionally shut down. She showed signs of major anxiety, avoiding handlers and remaining tense even around other dogs. Experienced foster Tom took her in, pairing her with a calm, safe dog and giving her the time and guidance she needed to feel secure and learn to play. Over a year of patience and love, Mabel transformed—and has now found her forever home!
Popcorn- Feral
Popcorn, an orange tabby from South Houston, grew up feral in a shelter until Marcela, our PNW foster liaison, took her in. Now, at just over a year old, Popcorn has transformed into a friendly, confident "queen of the house" who adores chin scratches, cozy snuggles, and sunbathing by big windows. After starting off shy, Popcorn has become a total cuddle bug and is now ready for a forever home where she can be the center of attention—just as she likes it!
Merida- Medical
Merida, a tiny kitten with broken legs, had a rough start as no shelters were able to take her in. But with the care of a dedicated foster, she received the treatment and love she needed to heal and thrive. Now, Merida is fully recovered and happily adopted into a loving forever home!
Estrella- Behavior
Estrella Emily was rescued from a cruelty case while pregnant and terrified of everything—especially men. Initially aggressive towards men, she barked at my husband daily when he came home. However, she quickly bonded with our playful dog, Coco, and began to trust more through their interactions.
After nearly three months of patience and care from both Emily and Cindy, Estrella transformed into a happy dog who loved doing zoomies and even became comfortable at my group workout classes. Her journey was incredibly rewarding, and I’m thrilled to share that she has now found her perfect forever family. I continue to stay in touch with them, and Estrella is exactly where she belongs!
Oreo- Behavior
Oreo’s journey was a challenging one; he had been returned by three different owners and spent 123 days in boarding, where he struggled with reactivity on the leash and anxiety in his kennel. Jessica decided to take him home for a 120-day foster period, hoping to help him find his way.
When Oreo first arrived, he was visibly nervous, shaking and growling at Jessica’s kids. However, after just three days, he began to settle in and adapt to his new environment. With Jessica’s patience and dedication, Oreo flourished over the next four months, gaining confidence and learning to trust again.
Ultimately, Oreo’s transformation was a heartwarming success, and he finally found his forever home. His story is a beautiful reminder of the impact fostering can have on a dog’s life!
Noel- Medical
Last Christmas Eve, Noel was rescued from a gas station, where she was neglected and on the brink of death. She was one of the worst cases of emaciation we had ever seen, severely malnourished and fighting for her life. With love, care, and the support of a dedicated foster home, Noel made an incredible recovery! ❤️ Jodi, our director of community outreach, fostered her until she was ready for adoption. Now, Noel is thriving and living her best life with her new forever family, showcasing the transformative power of compassion and dedication in rescue!