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The Pay It Forward Adoption Program

Every Dog Deserves a Place to Call Their Own.

A brand-new bed. A familiar cuddle toy. The comfort of knowing they are finally safe. Help us create a special Welcome Home Package for the next rescue dog.

How Pay It Forward Works ↓Why We Do This
Prince and Taka sleeping together in a cozy bed
More than just supplies

A Little Comfort Makes a Big Difference.

Many of the dogs we welcome have never had a bed, favorite toy, or soft comfort item to call their own. Each dog receives special belongings that become part of their routine while they decompress, heal, and learn to feel safe. When they're adopted, those familiar belongings go home with them.

💛 Featured above: Prince and Taka resting together — a reminder of what a safe, loving place to sleep can mean.
01 / Welcome

A new rescue arrives and receives their own cozy essentials.

02 / Grow

Comfort and enrichment become part of their daily routine.

03 / Forever

Their belongings travel with them to their forever home — and your gift helps welcome the next rescue.

One happy ending creates another

Our Adoption Fee Is a Little Different.

Rather than a traditional fixed adoption fee, our adopters help us Pay It Forward by providing the Welcome Home Package for the next dog we rescue. Your gift gives a new arrival a comforting place to begin again.

Additional financial contributions for food, medicine, and veterinary care are deeply appreciated, but optional.

Provide a Welcome Home Package ↗Support Our Rescue ↗
Our required welcome package

Five Must-Haves for Every New Rescue

These are the essentials in the package we ask adopters to provide for the next rescue dog. Extra goodies are always welcome!

BED SIZE REQUIREMENT: LARGE OR EXTRA LARGE ONLY. Please choose new, washable, durable beds.
🛏️1. Cozy Dog Bed

Large or extra-large only. Their own comfortable, safe sleeping space.

MUST-HAVE
🧸2. Special Comfort Item

A stuffed cuddle toy, cozy blanket and/or soft pillow.

MUST-HAVE
🎾3. Fun Play Toy

A fun dog-safe toy just for them.

MUST-HAVE
🧩4. Enrichment Toy

For mental stimulation, confidence, learning, and play.

MUST-HAVE
🎵5. Sound Machine

Helps support a familiar, consistent sleep routine.

MUST-HAVE
🐕And More!

Our adopted dogs also go home with a properly fitted harness and leash. Extra safe chews, treats, blankets, and toys are always appreciated!

Choose how you'd like to help

Shop the Welcome Home Package

Shopping links are organized by store so supporters can choose the supplies and toys they love.

Cozy dog bed
Welcome home essentials

Amazon Collection

Shop beds, blankets, comfort items, sound machines, and our favorite supplies for the next rescue dog.

Collection link coming soon. Only large or extra-large beds, please.

Rescue dog playing with an enrichment toy
Featured rescue partner

Pet Balloon Toys

Shop toys through our special rescue partner page. Buy One, Give One promotion. Use code NICOLESFOSTERSANDRESCUES at checkout where eligible.

Shop Pet Balloon ↗

Please note: affiliate storefront purchases may not ship to our rescue automatically. Direct-send wishlist links will be identified separately. Some links may earn the rescue a commission.

Stay part of their journey

The Rescue Roundup

Monthly stories of new arrivals, healing, adoptions, and what the dogs are up to. Subscribe to receive updates — whether or not you make a contribution.

Monthly rescue updates are coming soon. To hear from us in the meantime, email nicole@nicolesfostersandrescues.com.