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Help your foster get adopted

An independent volunteer resource for OCAS foster families

two dogs sitting in the grass

Help your foster get adopted

An independent volunteer resource for OCAS foster families

two dogs sitting in the grass

Help your foster get adopted

An independent volunteer resource for OCAS foster families

Tips for fostering

Tips for fostering

Tips for fostering

Everything you need to get started and help your foster thrive.

Everything you need to get started and help your foster thrive.

LEARN MORE

LEARN MORE

Share OFTEN on social media

Share on social media

Regularly update with new photos and videos.

Share wins: overcoming shyness, housetraining

Highlight walks, cuteness, play, snuggles

The more you share, the more they’re seen.

Tag OCAS on Instagram or Facebook

Looking for his forever home!

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Meet Drake! He’s a curious, cuddly, adventure buddy who loves snacks and snuggles. Could he be your perfect match?

Meet Drake! He’s a curious, cuddly, adventure buddy who loves snacks and snuggles. Could he be your perfect match?

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Big dog with a ball
dog rolling on ground

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Take photos that TELL A STORY

Take photos that TELL A STORY

Natural Light

Natural Light

Shoot outside or near a window or light source.

Eye Level POV

Eye Level POV

Get down to your foster pup's eye level.

Show Their World

Show Their World

Capture playtime, strolls, and snuggles.

Clear & In Focus

Clear & In Focus

Simple, sharp photos stand out most.

Foster dog portrait
Dog close up
Dog resting
Dog resting
Dog sitting in grass on leash
dog in grass with a ball in his mouth
two dogs in a play yard

Be creative with video

Be creative with video

Keep it short—10 to 20 seconds is perfect.

Film in natural light.

Capture movement and personality.

Include play, walks, treats, or training.

Hold your phone vertically.

Give Details about personality

Potential adopters are curious about how your foster behaves

Demeanor

Details about their personality?

With People

Adults, kids, visitors, strangers?

With Dogs

Friendly, playful, shy or no other dogs?

Friendly, playful, shy, or no other dogs?

With Cats

Curious, calm, aggressive or avoidant?

At Home

Crate trained, housetrained, routines?

Favorites

Toys, treats, food, activities?

Favorites

Toys, treats, food, activities,?

send photos & updates

send photos & updates

send photos & updates

Regularly share your experiences for potential adopters.

Regularly share your experiences for potential adopters.

UPLOAD ON OCAS SITE

UPLOAD ON OCAS SITE

Foster dog out in public

Increase THEIR exposure

Increase THEIR exposure

Take your foster on outings, bring them to new places, and show off their best side. More experiences mean more connections—and more chances for the right person to say yes.

Need an Adopt Me bandana or leash sign? Send me a message!

Take your foster on outings, bring them to new places, and show off their best side. More experiences mean more connections—and more chances for the right person to say yes.

Need an Adopt Me bandana or leash sign? Send me a message!

REQUEST SUPPLIES

REQUEST SUPPLIES

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This is an independent volunteer resource created to support fosters and help more dogs find their forever homes.

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Copyright © 2026 Brainsarepretty

All rights reserved.

This is an independent volunteer resource created to support fosters and help more dogs find their forever homes.

Copyright © 2026 brainsarepretty  

All rights reserved

This is an independent volunteer resource created to support fosters and help more dogs find their forever homes.