Fosters are what make our organization go, go, go! The more fosters we have, the more pups we can welcome into safe, loving environments before they are ready to be adopted into permanent, forever homes.
The LSAR Foster Program is simple: We supply the pet, just add food, shelter and love! We will take care of all approved veterinary costs (including medications) for your LSAR foster pet. We just ask you treat them like one of your own; give them food/water, a soft, safe place to lay their head, and lots of love.
You do not have to be a dog whisperer to apply! No degree or special training is required. But make no mistake, fosters are indeed very special people! Fosters must be loving, patient, giving and dedicated. If this sounds like you, we'd be delighted to have you on our team!
Please note: A complete (and approved) application, as well as a home visit are required to join the LSAR Foster Program. We are currently "recruiting" fosters within our service area only. Please apply to foster if you currently reside within Texas or Oklahoma.
FOSTER PROGRAM
RANGER
Stats: 3 years old, male
Location: Dallas, TX
Intake: August 2025
Adoption Fee: $275
Social: #Ranger527
Meet Ranger! This sweet and calm, low energy two year old small standard boy could be described as an old soul. He loves a good hard nap and will fall asleep just about anywhere, but his favorite is definitely his dog bed.
Don’t let his love of naps fool you! Since joining the rescue and losing over 25 pounds (now 58, down from 85), Ranger’s playful side has really started to come out. Lately, he’s been doing a playful “lamb hop” when playing, and he has started to enjoy his leisurely walks in the neighborhood. He has even conquered some of the big hills around the neighborhood while on walks! He still has about 20 lbs left to lose, so his ideal adopter will need to support him on his continued weight-loss journey. When Ranger arrived to us, his coat was completely shaved down to the skin, and it is still growing back.
Ranger is still learning how to “dog”. Coming to us from living in an outdoor pen, he’s seen what a wonderful life he has to live now! New environments and new people take him a little time, but once settled in, he’s learning that pet scratches and getting all of the attention are some of the best things in life. His ideal adopter will be patient, understanding and ready to continue guiding him with confidence-building and positive socialization experiences.
Ranger also has one particularly adorable quirk: he loves to carry an “emotional support toy” everywhere he goes. Whether he’s walking around the house, going for a walk or taking a nap, you will almost always see him gently holding a stuffed toy in his mouth.
With other dogs Ranger has shown to be easy going, at times playful, and good at taking any corrections. He has had successful outings with dogs of larger and smaller size and with both males and females. When being introduced to a new dog in his home environment, he can be a little territorial of some toys and his bed, but quickly learns to share with a little bit of time and some simple correcting.
Ranger is housebroken and crate trained. When first introduced to a new environment or when bored, he may find toy-like things to “borrow,” but can generally be trusted inside the house to roam free. He sleeps out of his crate overnight and loves to sleep at the foot of the bed or really anywhere there is a dog bed. He walks very well on a leash and is nonreactive to other dogs and people. He rides nicely in the car. When out in the backyard with his foster mom, he has shown to have good recall and is responsive when it’s time come back in with a simple “let’s go inside.” He is also very toy motivated and loves a good squeaker.
Ranger is currently taking hydroxyzine to help manage allergies, which is about $17 a month. He is curious with but respectful with dog savvy cats.
Ranger is neutered, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and on monthly heartworm prevention.
Ranger is being fostered in Dallas and will require the adopter to travel to meet him within 7 days of approval. His adoption fee is $275 and you can complete an adoption application. If you already have an application on file with us, you can contact us saying you are interested in Ranger.
Please note: All our dogs are adopted as inside pets and family members only and all current or past pets in the home must have proof of being kept up to date on vaccinations and Heartworm prevention - NO EXCEPTIONS!