How to promote your foster dog!

Getting your foster ready for adoption!

Now its time to get your dog adopted. The more you put in the faster you dog will find their perfect family!

Right around day 7 is when your foster dog will go live and active online. Here we have tips on things you can do to get them adopted, how to write their bio and some great tips for photographing your foster dog! 

Tag us when your post your dog on social media @pipsrescue 

This is also the time to notify us if you are going to “foster fail (adopt your foster dog ) or have friends or family that want to adopt.

Once you have their bio and pictures, email the foster team packleader@pipsrescue.org 

How to promote your foster dog! 

• Wearing “Adopt Me” paraphernalia on walks will help your dog get noticed

• Make easy-to-print business cards with your contact information or PIPs information and the dog’s name to distribute to people who may be interested in adopting

• Take good photos and videos

  • It helps to have many different pictures of your foster - inside the house, outside, playing, interacting with other animals and your family, etc.

  • Use treats and squeaky toys to get your pup's attention

  • Take lots of videos of your dog playing, learning a new trick or of them just being adorable!

  • SHARE SHARE SHARE - share with PIPs and share on your personal social media (and don't forget to tag PIPs!)

• USE SOCIAL MEDIA (AND ADOPTION EVENTS) TO PROMOTE YOUR DOG. Keep your social media posts positive! Talk about the best qualities in your dog when posting or talking to potential adopters. Come to as many adoption events as you can. Meeting in-person can make a world of difference!

• SHARE WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED WITH THE NEW ADOPTER. After so much time with your foster dog, you have gained knowledge about your foster pup's temperament and interests. Giving all this knowledge to your foster dog's new family will set them up for success. 

• Join FB groups that match your foster dog and promote. Have a hound? Found the hound groups in the area. Have a pup with special needs, there are a ton of FB group dedicated to them.