Fostering & Adoption
At WD4C, we look for shelter, rehomed, and career change-dogs with the drive, focus, and enthusiasm to excel in conservation work —regardless of breed.
We believe that every dog is a great dog, but we also know that not every dog excels in the conservation working dog environment, and that’s okay! Some prospective conservation dogs we add to our pack decide this work isn’t for them, and when they do, we listen!
When a prospective or candidate dog isn't the right fit for our program needs, we are committed to finding them an excellent placement option, even if that's outside of our organization. High-energy, high-drive dogs can require someone with certain experience or special training, so we take the time necessary to ensure every dog we are seeking placement for finds the right environment that suits them best.
FOSTER OR ADOPT
Below are the dogs currently in need of placement or foster care. If you’re interested in fostering or adopting, please email us at foster@wd4c.org. A meet-and-greet with the dog and our team is required before approval.
MEET ZOEY
Meet Zoey! Zoey is an 9 year old fun and adorable mix breed dog looking for her forever home. Her eagerness, dancing while being pet, and licking all her doggy friends' faces is something we would love someone else to experience. While Zoey has retired as a conservation detection dog, she has a lot more to give to the right family. She is people friendly, kid friendly, and can live with both male and female dogs after a slow introduction. However, she can be a bit dog reactive, so her future family needs to be conscientious to respect her boundaries and keep her out of uncomfortable situations. She’s the best couch buddy and never misses an opportunity to enjoy a good play session outside!
RECENTLY ADOPTED: THE HAPPY ‘TAIL’ OF FROST
We are happy to report that Frost has been adopted!
Finding high-energy and high-drive dogs homes can be a challenge, and not every dog can be a conservation dog forever. While his nose was sharp, Frost’s sensitivity to other dogs and cautiousness around new people made fieldwork more stressful than joyful for him. So, with his well-being in mind, we retired Frost - and set out to find the right match that could continue to support his unique needs. Thanks to our amazing partners, including national nonprofit Petco Love, and our tight-knit community, we found an excellent match. Frost now lives on a ranch with Erica and her family on the Cheyenne River Reservation. Erica monitors soil samples for heavy metals that could affect tribal bison herds, and Frost keeps her company, always on the lookout for bison and the odd invasive plant. Some dogs just can’t help but keep working!
We’re so proud of all Frost has done and even more excited for what lies ahead for him: wide open spaces, plenty of toys, and a kid who thinks he’s the coolest dog on Earth.