
Coonhound, Treeing Walker, Mix
1 years 3 months
Female
Medium (25-59)
Rescuing and rehoming dogs and cats in Calera, AL and surrounding communities.
Home / Foster
Opening your home to a foster pet is one of the most impactful ways you can save lives. By fostering, you give a dog or cat a safe place to heal, grow, and prepare for adoption while opening space at our rescue for others in need. Whether you can foster for a few weeks or a few months, your compassion makes a lasting difference.

Fostering a dog means giving them the love, structure, and care they need while they wait for their forever home. From playful puppies to seniors in need of comfort, every foster dog thrives when given a second chance in a home environment.
These dogs are looking for safe, loving foster homes where they can decompress, learn, and prepare for adoption.

Coonhound, Treeing Walker, Mix
1 years 3 months
Female
Medium (25-59)

Collie, Border, Mix
1 years 2 months
Male
Medium (25-59)

Mixed Breed (Medium)
8 months
Male
Small (0-24)

Hound, Retriever, Labrador
1 years 11 months
Female
Small (1-19)
Why We Foster
“Fostering cats with All the Paws has been a great experience. The process is smooth, and the team sets you up with the necessary resources and information to feel supported from the start. There’s always a volunteer available if you have questions about your foster kitty. It’s incredibly rewarding to know you’ve helped save a life.”
Emily
Foster & Volunteer for All the Paws
Fostering a cat means offering them comfort, patience, and care while they wait for their forever family. From curious kittens to adult cats who simply need a quiet space, every foster cat blossoms in a safe and loving home.

These cats are looking for safe, loving foster homes where they can feel secure, build confidence, and prepare for adoption.

Domestic Shorthair
3 months
Male

Domestic Shorthair
1 years 8 months
Female

Domestic Shorthair
3 months
Male

Domestic Shorthair
3 months
Female
Not everyone is able to foster, but there are so many other ways to make a difference. From helping at adoption events, to transporting pets, to lending a hand at our Rescue Care Center, volunteers are the heartbeat of All the Paws. Whatever your skills or schedule, you can play a vital role in saving lives.
Tell us a little about your home and the kind of pet you can welcome. Our foster coordinator reviews every application and will follow up by email.

Your donation helps us rescue, care for, and rehome pets in need — giving them the second chance they deserve.