Marketing materials, ready to go.
Download and use these professionally designed templates, guides, and materials — free for shelters, rescues, and foster advocates.
Hearts Speak Marketing Resource Center.
Hearts Speak connects animal welfare organizations with professional marketing resources, templates, and tools — all free. Their library covers social media, photography, copywriting, and more.
Browse Hearts Speak Resources →Hundreds of free Canva templates for every need.
Adoption posts, Instagram stories, event flyers, pet profiles — Canva offers a massive library of professionally designed templates ready to customize with your dog's photos and details. Free and Pro plans available.
Adoption Posts
Eye-catching social media graphics to showcase adoptable dogs
Pet Profiles
Detailed fact sheets and bio cards for each dog in your care
Foster
Templates to recruit and promote foster homes for dogs
A kennel card that does the talking.
Attach a card like this to the kennel — a QR code lets visitors instantly scan for more photos and details about the dog.
Buddy
Labrador Mix · 2 years · 45 lbs
Friendly, loves belly rubs and long walks. Great with kids!
Scan the QR code for more information about this dog.
Get the message out big.
A simple, powerful billboard concept your organization can adapt for local outdoor advertising.
Meet & Greet on the spot
Set the sign out front so everyone knows this kind soul is your foster dog — and they can come say hello and meet your new friend.
This is my
foster dog
Interested? Come by and say hello!
With the Ad Builder you can easily create a nice looking ad for such a yard sign in a few minutes — photo, text and QR code included, ready to download.
Go to Ad Builder →For these yard signs you can upload your finished layout — the sign is then custom made for you.
Customizable yard sign on AmazonWebsite Design for a Foster webpage
A template and guide for shelters that want to build a foster-focused webpage. A clear structure attracts new foster families and walks them step-by-step through the application process.
Foster a dog, change two lives.
Become a foster home for dogs from our shelter. A temporary, loving home saves lives.
Foster in 3 Simple Steps
Apply Online
Tell us about your home, schedule, and dog experience in under 5 minutes. Our coordinator reviews to match you with the right foster.
- Secure online form
- 5-minute review
- Personalized matching
Meet & Greet
Schedule a shelter visit so the whole family can meet the dog. Our coordinator leads slow introductions and answers every question.
- Family welcome visit
- Calm introduction guided
- Q&A with coordinator
Welcome Home
Pick up a starter pack (food, bowls, bedding, leash) and bring your foster dog home. Our team covers vet visits and stays on call.
- Starter supplies included
- Vet costs covered
- 24/7 support line
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The photography tutorials were a game-changer. Our adoption photos look so much more professional now.
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