--- title: Be Their Voice | Voice of Rescue | Foster description: Foster | Be Their Voice | Voice of Rescue Blog --- [![Voice of Rescue](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/hs-fs/hubfs/VoR%20Branding/VoiceofRescue_logo.jpg?width=470&height=202&name=VoiceofRescue_logo.jpg "Voice of Rescue")](https://www.voiceofrescue.org) - [Home](https://www.voiceofrescue.org) - [About VOR](https://www.voiceofrescue.org/about-us) - [Barketing](https://www.voiceofrescue.org/barketing) - [Contact Us](https://www.voiceofrescue.org/contact-us) - [HELP](https://www.voiceofrescue.org/become-the-voice-of-rescue) - [Rescues](https://www.voiceofrescue.org/rescue) - [Individuals](https://www.voiceofrescue.org/individual-champions) - [Be Their Voice Blog](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice) - SHOP - [VOR Botique](https://www.etsy.com/shop/VoiceofRescue) - [Patches](https://www.voiceofrescue.org/patches) - [Animal Homelessness](https://www.voiceofrescue.org/patch-program-animal-homelessness) # Welcome to the Voice of Rescue Blog! ### Subscribe to Email Updates Subscribe ## Get Be Their Voice directly to your inbox by subscribing. We'll keep you in touch with all of the new and exciting things we are doing to help reduce the number of at-risk and homeless animals that you can participate in. ### Subscribe to Email Updates Sign me up! ### Posts by Tag - [Adopt (5)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/adopt) - [Community (5)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/community) - [Donate (5)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/donate) - [Foster (5)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/foster) - [Fun (5)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/fun) - [Tips (5)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/tips) - [Volunteer (5)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/volunteer) - [Educate (4)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/educate) - [Rescues (4)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/rescues) - [Help (3)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/help) - [Sponsor (3)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/sponsor) - [Voice of Rescue Updates (3)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/vor-updates) - [Passion (2)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/passion) - [Rescue (2)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/rescue) - [Breast Cancer Awareness (1)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/breast-cancer-awareness) - [Education (1)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/education) - [Events (1)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/events) - [GivingTuesday (1)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/givingtuesday) - [Holiday (1)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/holiday) - [Kids Say (1)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/kids-say) - [Paws for the Cure (1)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/paws-for-the-cure) see all Entries related to: foster ## [Meet Jordan Ross, Founder of Pets Empower](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/blog/meet-jordan-ross-founder-of-pets-empower) By [Nicole Jackson](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/author/nicole-jackson) THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2016 “Preserving healing pet relationships for people in crisis” A few weeks ago we sat down with Jordan Ross, Pets Empower founder, to learn more about his organization’s past, present and future. So get Fido fed and walked, peruse our discoveries and keep in touch! Follow Pets Empowered using the resources down below and be sure to say hi to Jordan at some Boston events. [Read More](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/blog/meet-jordan-ross-founder-of-pets-empower) ## [5 Ways to Give Back in the Next 5 Days](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/blog/5-ways-to-give-back-in-the-next-5-days) By [Nicole Jackson](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/author/nicole-jackson) DECEMBER 20, 2015 Christmas Eve is only 5 days away but that is plenty of time to spread good cheer in your area. Here are five ways you can give back: [Read More](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/blog/5-ways-to-give-back-in-the-next-5-days) ## [What I Learned From My First Foster](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/blog/what-i-learned-from-my-first-foster) By [Nicole Jackson](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/author/nicole-jackson) I learn something new with every pet, but there are 2 very important things that my first foster dog taught me... (If you missed the post where I almost failed at fostering, check it out here.) [Read More](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/blog/what-i-learned-from-my-first-foster) ## [What Does a Dog Rescue Do?](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/blog/what-does-a-dog-rescue-do) By [Voice of Rescue](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/author/voice-of-rescue) There are all kinds of different types of Rescues that are dedicated to placing animals in need of a permanent home with those people looking for a pet to love. Many specialize in certain dog breeds or areas of the community in which to rescue dogs, but they all have a few things in common at their core. [Read More](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/blog/what-does-a-dog-rescue-do) ## [My First Mistake as a Foster](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/blog/my-first-mistake-as-a-foster) By [Nicole Jackson](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/author/nicole-jackson) AUGUST 22, 2014 Foster “failures” are not failures at all, really. They occur when a foster family chooses to adopt their temporary houseguest and make it a forever home. They are perfectly acceptable and encouraged! Fostering to adopt is a great way to "test-drive" a dog in your life and ensure the commitment you are making is one you can keep forever. For those wANTING to foster for the foreseeable future without becoming “that crazy dog lady”, please heed my warning. [Read More](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/blog/my-first-mistake-as-a-foster) [1](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/foster/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/all) ### Posts by Tag - [Adopt (5)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/adopt) - [Breast Cancer Awareness (1)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/breast-cancer-awareness) - [Community (5)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/community) - [Donate (5)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/donate) - [Educate (4)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/educate) - [Education (1)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/education) - [Events (1)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/events) - [Foster (5)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/foster) - [Fun (5)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/fun) - [GivingTuesday (1)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/givingtuesday) - [Help (3)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/help) - [Holiday (1)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/holiday) - [Kids Say (1)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/kids-say) - [Passion (2)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/passion) - [Paws for the Cure (1)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/paws-for-the-cure) - [Rescue (2)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/rescue) - [Rescues (4)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/rescues) - [Sponsor (3)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/sponsor) - [Tips (5)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/tips) - [Voice of Rescue Updates (3)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/vor-updates) - [Volunteer (5)](https://blog.voiceofrescue.org/be-their-voice/topic/volunteer) see all ### Share YOUR Voice... 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