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The Foster Dog House is a 501(c)3 nonprofit animal rescue based in Charlotte, NC

08/07/2026

Didn’t leave the shelter this weekend empty handed!

Meet Auggie! He’s ~8 weeks old and about 5lbs. Previous fleas did a number on his skin but he’s now thriving indoors and being a typical puppy. Piranha teeth, stealing my slippers, etc. No idea what his breed mix is. No idea how big he’ll get. Just know he’s adorable and fluffy!

He’ll be adoptable soon once he gets more vaccines. Let me know if you want to be kept updated on his availability. Foster to adopt is always an option.

07/26/2026

We celebrated Christmas 5 months early and it was a hit! Just look at Nova's smile (Howie was a bit skeptical).

Thank you to our volunteer Summer Santa, (Howie's foster) & (Duncan's foster) for coordinating everything, for use of the indoor event space, and for bringing everyone's favorite - puppies & kittens! Thanks to the generosity of those that stopped by for a photo or grabbed a tag from our angel tree, we were able to raise some funds that will help us continue rescuing, caring for, and finding loving homes for dogs in need.

Special thanks to the vendors that spent thier afternoon with us. Be sure to follow them to see where they'll be popping up next!
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07/19/2026

Next SATURDAY - get a head start on your holiday shopping! Join us on Saturday, July 25 in Downtown Concord for an afternoon of shopping, festive fun, delicious drinks, and adorable rescue dogs—all while supporting The Foster Dog House.

🎅 Summer Santa Paws photo op. from 1:30–4:30 PM – just a $10 donation to The Foster Dog House for your photo with Santa!
🐶 Meet adoptable dogs from The Foster Dog House and learn more about our rescue mission.
🐾 Kreitzer Puppy Rescue will be on-site from 2:00–4:00 PM with puppies and information about their organization as well.
🍺 Enjoy a special dog treat "flight" from Local Bottle Shop for just $8.
🛍️ Vendor Village from 1:00–5:00 PM featuring:
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Can't wait to see everyone there!

06/20/2026

Buddy the beagle had the odds stacked against him before he ever became a member of The Foster Dog House. While we will never know his whole story, we believe lack of access to basic vet care left him with chronic conditions that ultimately couldn't be overcome.

In Buddy’s memory we have established an Angel Fund at the vet practice that did so much to help him. Staff will have discretion on using funds how they see fit but we hope this financial assistance will grant others the opportunity to have more time with their beloved pets. We have made an initial donation of $1,000 with plans to replenish throughout the year.

If you'd like to make a contribution in memory of a loved one, please leave a comment when making a donation via Venmo/Paypal/Zelle so we can honor them by adding their name to our website.

MORE INFO:
https://www.thefosterdoghouse.org/angelfund

06/12/2026

BEAGLE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!

Copper would be the easiest foster ever if I could be home all day to give him the belly rubs he craves and only had him as a pet. He literally sleeps (& snores) 90% of the day. He will climb into your lap, move your hand, or flop right over to get affection. He enjoys exploring the yard or a neighborhood stroll but those little legs don't need to cover much distance. He's the perfect fit for a retiree/wfh/homebody who is seeking a pint sized, low energy companion and can provide him undivided attention.

READ MORE ABOUT COPPER:
https://www.thefosterdoghouse.org/copper

06/07/2026

As much as I enjoy the social media aspect of showcasing our adoptable pups and having great photos to share (thank you for this one), most of the time our adoptions simply stem from right place, right time.

Opal (now Maggie!) was adopted by a family that was in town from Georgia for a concert, stumbled upon 's Common Market, then spotted .foster.dog.house set up, and Opal found her forever after waiting 4 months!

We’ve now attended the market 3 times and 4 pups have found their forever home from people that fell in love with them on the spot (one not even being present that day). Even Pistachio's sweet temp foster first spotted him there last month. It's truly been our lucky spot and we're so grateful to have an open invitation to attend.

While the summer heat means we won't be back until the fall, you can find markets throughout the month at the Bowl in Ballantyne, Birkdale, and now Camp North End.

05/31/2026

Last month .foster.dog.house gained a guardian angel. Buddy the beagle joined TFDH in January-25 from a shelter that called him Fat Baby. Within minutes of arriving, it was quickly apparent that an obvious illness wasn’t disclosed. We spent the next several weeks fighting what we believed to be a severe case of pneumonia. With help from the team and his foster fam we eventually got him to a stable place where he could be adopted. Friends of ours, they followed up with specialist that confirmed a chronic lower airway condition which ultimately needed to be helped with daily inhaler treatments. Unfortunately the lack of prior proper care also led to him testing positive for heartworms several months into being adopted. Buddy passed away on April 15 due to complications from heartworm treatment.

While Buddy got the short straw of health, he hit the jackpot of people who got to love him through it. I have no doubt it was LOVE that allowed him many months of extra time he undoubtedly wouldn’t have had otherwise. While I wish he didn’t have to break so many hearts when he gained his angel wings, it was worth it to give him a chance to be a dog & beloved family member. I know we’d all do it again if we could.

Someday The Foster Dog House will have many guardian angels as a dogs only fault is they don’t live long enough. I can’t think of a more special #1.

We’re still heartbroken but we will be honoring Buddy’s memory in a really special way that we will announcing very soon.

05/29/2026

SATURDAY!

While we don’t have many adoptable dogs at the moment, we will be at this week’s Saturday AM to hopefully recruit more fosters to change that!

I already can’t wait for a .nc croissant but I’m excited to check out all the other local goodies!

🐶 If you’re a morning person and have a foster dog, you are more than welcome to hang at our tent to showcase your pup regardless of organization.
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Huntersville Growers Market is an outdoor, open air market, offering fresh produce, eggs, baked goods, dog treats, select craft items, free chef samples and more. Market season is May thru August at Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell, downtown Huntersville on Saturdays from 8am-12pm.

05/13/2026

Last week Nova completed Stage 2 of 4 of her heartworm treatment.

Though she is the first pup .foster.dog.house has supported through treatment, I have spent years reading about protocols & following many others who have fostered heartworm positive dogs, preparing if we were ever in a position to help. Ultimately, I'm not an expert. is guiding us through the process for the best possible outcome. This month focused on killing the "baby worms" before the more intense phases focus on the "adults" beginning in a few weeks. Nova has proven to be so deserving of our help & commitment. She's been great in her foster home since day 1. She LOVES her people (the hugs are cute but is working on her jumpiness), she doesn't care about other dogs (& maybe even cats?), she likes to sleep in, she gets very excited for her daily walks, and obviously she's very eye catching. While we are nervous for the months ahead, the only way is through it.
(PSA: don't forget dogs need heartworm prevention YEAR ROUND. This is additional to flea/tick prevention.)

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05/09/2026

Commons Market has been our lucky charm and we're so excited to return this Sunday to Birkdale. Treat the mom in you life to a day checking out local vendors, shopping, and then find us by the stage to meet some of our adoptable pups like Pistachio. Opal & Mckenzie from will be there too.

🗓️ May 10, 2026
🕐 11 am to 4 pm (Come early as it may get too hot for the dogs to stay too long)
📍The Plaza at Birkdale Village

P.S. will be at the Birkdale from 1-3pm too for their Kendra Gives Back event.

Address

Charlotte, NC
28201-28237, 28240-28247, 28250, 28253-28256, 28258, 28260-28262, 28265-28266, 2

Website

http://thefosterdoghouse.org/

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