what does it mean to foster with lilac city pup project?
Fostering saves lives, and we make it as supportive and flexible as possible.
You open your home. We handle the rest.
Curly was abandoned along with 2 siblings. He was adopted in December 2025.
We provide:
✔️ Food
✔️ Treats
✔️ Toys
✔️ Crate
✔️ All medical care
✔️ Ongoing support
You provide:
✔️ Love
✔️ Safety
✔️ Time
Our biggest priority is the right match.
We want you to feel confident and happy with the dog in your home. If something isn’t working, we communicate and adjust. No one is “stuck” with a dog. Ever.
Fostering should feel good. It should fit your life. And it should be something you’re proud to be part of.
Types of foster placements
We work hard to match you with a dog that fits your lifestyle, home, schedule, and comfort level.
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16+ weeks old
Adult dogs (including mama dogs once their puppies age up)
These fosters are often more independent and ready to focus on basic training and settling into home life.
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Two puppies
8–16 weeks old
Puppies do best in pairs! They learn bite inhibition, social skills, and confidence from one another.
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Pregnant mom
Nursing mom with puppies
Foster commitment lasts until puppies turn 8 weeks old and leave the litter
This role is incredibly rewarding. You help give puppies the very best start in life. We will be there to support you along the way.
Holstein, his siblings, momma, aunt and cousins were rescued by Adams County Pet Rescue and transferred to the Pup Project. They are currently awaiting adoption. View available puppies
Flexible Foster Commitment Options
Mashed Potato, Yam & Stuffing were part of a breeding operation gone wrong. They entered the shelter with mom and siblings before being transferred to LCPP. They were adopted in November & December 2025.
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Typically the dog stays with you until it is adopted, but we’re flexible and can accommodate vacations, work travel, family needs, and emergencies.
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Up to two weeks (sometimes less); the timeline is always discussed before placement so everyone feels comfortable.
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We’ll post foster needs in our group chat. If you’re available, you can volunteer. If not, simply ignore it, no pressure and no obligation to respond. This is perfect for people who want to help occasionally.