Earn Rewards for Every Day You Foster

A simple, transparent way to recognize daily care. Earn points while you foster through Dog Foster Network, level up over time, and redeem points for gift cards (subject to program rules and rescue approval).

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How Foster Points Work

You earn Daily Foster Points on days you’re actively fostering a dog through Dog Foster Network. Your points help you track consistency, and your level can help rescues make better matches.

Clear rules: points accrue while actively fostering—not just being signed up.
Level progression: consistency moves you up Foster Levels over time.
Real recognition: redeem points for gift cards (subject to program rules & approval).

Tip: Even if you only have a little time to spare, rescues always appreciate short-term fosters.

Redeeming Your Points

Earn points while you’re actively fostering through DFN.

Choose an amount based on your available points.

Submit a redemption request (gift card type/amount).

Rescue review & approval, then you receive redemption details.

Rewards FAQ

When do I start earning points?

Points begin once you’re assigned a dog and begin fostering through the network.

How much is a Foster Point worth?

If you are a verified foster, you can get $1 per Foster Point in eligible gift card value.

What kind of gift cards can I get?

Eligible redemptions include Visa, Amazon, Chewy, and Uber Eats gift cards. Once your rescue approves your redemption, our team will email you a digital gift card or code.

Foster Levels

Foster Levels reflect steady, day-to-day care. Each tier adds a little more “proof of consistency” and helps the network match dogs to the right home.

New Foster

2 points/day • First Step

You’ve opened your home. This tier is about showing up and getting comfortable with the rhythm of fostering.

Loyal Companion

4 points/day • Dependable

Consistency builds trust. You’re becoming a reliable presence for dogs who need a steady, calm landing.

Super Foster

6 points/day • Go-to

You’re the foster rescues count on—comfortable with structure, communication, and follow-through.

Guardian Foster

8 points/day • Leader

You help dogs transition with confidence—and you set a standard other fosters can learn from.

Foster Hero

10 points/day • Elite

Deep experience, steady care. This tier recognizes fosters who show up again and again—and make it work.

Why Levels Matter

Levels aren’t about “rank”—they’re a signal that helps rescues place dogs thoughtfully. Some dogs need a quiet first-time home. Others do best with an experienced foster who’s comfortable with routines, boundaries, and transitions.

Better matches: helps prioritize fit for dogs with special needs or higher support.
Transparent progress: you can see your consistency over time in a simple way.
Community recognition: celebrates the quiet, daily work that makes fostering successful.

Create an account and inquire about an available dog in your area to get started!

All fosters need to complete our foster application, and agree to provide adequate, loving care to all dogs in their home.

The rescue will contact you to coordinate pickup and fill you in on your foster dog’s needs.

Every Foster Matters

Every time you open your home to a dog in need, you save a life. Rescues across the United States are brimming with dogs of every age, breed, and health. Fosters alleviate the strain of space and resources, and with Dog Foster Network, they can also be compensated for their admirable efforts.