Hope lives in no kill shelters
No kill shelters work to save every animal they can. If they have a curable illness, the shelter will make sure they treat the animal and find them a forever home.
Read more →Forever Care No Kill Pet Rescue Foundation
Every dog deserves a forever home.
Our mission is to stop the euthanizing of dogs in county shelters. If you qualify, we pay the full adoption fee — and keep covering food, shots and vet care for the life of your dog.
Are you on a fixed income? A veteran? Disabled? On public assistance?
See if you qualify →We fund their future before we find their forever home
100% for the dogs. 100% accountability.
Every dollar donated specifically for a dog’s lifetime care is reserved for the dogs. Our staffing and operating expenses are funded separately by our Mission Builders.
100% designated for dog care
Become a Forever Angel
Sponsor a rescued dog’s lifetime care — so a senior, veteran or family on a fixed income can give it a loving home.
100% designated for operations
Become a Mission Builder
Support the staff, operations and infrastructure that make every rescue possible.
What makes us different
Can’t afford a dog? You’re exactly who we’re here for.
Most importantly, this program is for people who cannot afford the cost of caring for a dog.
If you meet these simple requirements, you qualify:
- On any kind of public assistance
- A good lease on a home — or you own your own home
- A decent yard where a dog can go outside
Can you take in more than one dog — permanently or even temporarily? That’s preferred. Every extra dog helps empty the shelters, and we supply the food for every dog in a home that can’t afford the expense.
Our mission
Safe homes, before euthanasia is ever an option.
Forever Care was formed with the belief that every person benefits from the unconditional love of a dog. Seniors live longer, children grow up happier, and families thrive with a dog in the home.
We partner with shelters and foster families to place dogs with individuals and families regardless of their income level — and we cover all costs for those who qualify.
- All adoption costs covered for eligible applicants
- Adopt through any participating shelter or foster home
- Ongoing essentials covered for fixed- and low-income households
How it works
Three steps to a new best friend
Apply
Fill out our short application with proof of fixed or low income. It takes about ten minutes.
Get your registration number
Once approved, you receive a Forever Care registration number.
Pick your dog
Visit any participating shelter, pound or foster home, give them your number — we take care of the bills.
Placements happen as each dog’s lifetime care is funded by our Forever Angels.
If you qualify, we cover
Care for the whole life of your dog
- Food for the life of your dog
- Vaccinations incl. rabies & yearly boosters
- Vet care & medically necessary costs
- Microchip & license
- Grooming up to 3×/year + wellness checks
- Toys & treats — safe and healthy
Coverage continues as long as you meet program requirements, remain on a fixed or low income, and provide a safe, healthy home. Room for more? You can apply to adopt up to five dogs.
Who we help
Adoption is for everyone
Need assistance?
If you have a stable place to live and fall into any of these groups, the program is for you:
- Fixed income
- Low income
- Veterans
- Seniors
- People with disabilities
- Unemployed
- Welfare / public assistance
Don’t need assistance?
Dogs featured through our program are available to everyone. We work with individuals, businesses, hotels, hospitals, retirement homes, dorms, mascot programs and jail and prison programs. Anyone, at any income level, can adopt through us — we’re counting on it!
Start an adoption →Shelters & fosters
If you foster dogs or run a licensed shelter and someone who qualifies adopts one of your dogs, we pay you the expenses for each dog placed through our program. Shelters outside Arizona can join too.
Become a partner →Stop dog euthanasia.
Forever.
At Forever Care, the community we create is transparent and honest. Our mission will never be compromised by business or politics. Every donation we receive from volunteers and donors will never be abused or misappropriated.
Testimonials
What adopters and partners say
The adoption fee was covered and we received food and shot vouchers. Daisy fit right in — thank you for making this possible.
As a foster, I’ve never felt more supported. Vetting was handled quickly and supplies arrived the same week.
The program helped our shelter place seniors who were being overlooked. Fees covered = faster adoptions.
We adopted a bonded pair. Forever Care covered the fees and helped with a month of food to get us started.
Covering the fee removed the last barrier for our family. We can’t imagine life without Max now.
They advocated for a shy dog who needed time. We’re so grateful someone believed in her.
Stories
What a forever home looks like
We’re just getting started. These are examples of the stories we expect to share. Real adopter and Forever Angel stories will replace them as dogs are placed.
I want to stop the euthanizing of dogs. No dog goes to a home unless the money for that dog’s care is already in the bank — and every dollar is accounted for.
ExampleAfter my husband passed, the house was too quiet. Forever Care covered everything, and now Rosie and I walk every single morning.Senior adopter
ExampleOn a fixed income I never thought I could have a dog again. Knowing the vet bills were covered is what let me say yes.Veteran adopter
ExampleEvery dog we place through Forever Care leaves with its care already paid for. That takes the fear out of adopting for our families.Shelter partner
ExampleI know exactly which dog my gift is for, and I can see every dollar spent on her care. That’s why I give here.Forever Angel
News
From the no-kill movement
San Angelo Animal Shelter Continues ‘No Kill’ Goal
For five straight months, the San Angelo Animal Shelter hasn’t euthanized any adoptable animals. Their goal is to become a “no kill” shelter.
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Anniston animal shelter needs donations to help them stay open
An Anniston animal shelter is in jeopardy of closing after a clerical error put the League for Animal Welfare in a bad financial situation.
Read more →