Enroll in Doggy Daycare for Small Dogs

Small dogs need small friends!

It gives pets in need a safe, loving space while they wait for their forever home. As a foster with Piccola Pet Support, you'll provide temporary care (food, water, shelter, activities, and love) while we handle vetting, behavioral support, and finding the right adoptive match. Whether it's a few days or a few months, your home makes all the difference.

Fill out the application below to be considered. A member of our team will follow up with next steps.

*Please wait two full weeks for a response from us! We will respond as soon as we can.

Our Foster Care Standards

Fostering is a partnership between you and Piccola Pet Support to keep animals safe, healthy, and on track toward finding their forever home. The standards below apply to all foster caregivers:

Basic Care

  • Provide fresh food and water daily, appropriate to the pet's age, size, and dietary needs

  • Ensure daily exercise, enrichment, and social interaction appropriate to the animal

  • Maintain a clean, safe living environment (litter boxes, bedding, crates, etc.)

  • Never leave the pet unattended outdoors or off-leash in unfenced/unsecured areas

Health & Safety

  • Administer any prescribed medications or treatments as directed

  • Report any illness, injury, or behavioral changes to Piccola Pet Support promptly

  • Take the pet to all scheduled veterinary appointments (Piccola Pet Support covers vetting costs)

  • Do not seek outside veterinary care without prior approval, except in an emergency

  • Keep the pet current on preventatives (flea/tick, heartworm, etc.) as directed

Containment & Safety

  • Keep the pet secured indoors or in a fenced yard at all times

  • Use a leash and secure collar/harness with ID during all outings

  • Notify Piccola Pet Support immediately if the pet goes missing or escapes

Behavior & Socialization

  • Follow any behavior plan or guidance provided by Piccola Pet Support

  • Introduce the foster pet to other household pets gradually and safely

  • Supervise interactions with children and other animals until trust is established

Communication & Reporting

  • Provide regular updates (photos, behavior notes) as requested

  • Notify Speranza Pet of any changes in your availability or ability to foster

  • Be available for adoption meet-and-greets or events as needed

Adoption Process

  • Fosters do not have unilateral authority to adopt out or transfer the pet

  • All adoptions are finalized through Piccola Pet Supports official transition process

  • Foster caregivers may apply to adopt their foster pet ("foster fail") through our standard matchmaking application

Agreement: By fostering with Piccola Pet Support, you agree to uphold these standards. If your application to foster is approved, you'll be asked to sign a formal foster agreement outlining them in full, and failure to meet these standards may result in the pet being removed from your care, and/or other action as outlined in the foster agreement.