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WELCOME TO KEEP PETS ALIVE - CENTRAL FLORIDA

This group serves as a hub for dog and cat lovers to share information and ask for help.

We will work together to find solutions to keep these pets alive and well.  

Our key priority is to find fosters for dogs who are on the Orange County Shelter’s weekly last-chance animal list.

Why Foster?

The truth is simple: most dogs at OCAS are only saved because rescue organizations step in. But rescues can’t do it alone they rely entirely on fosters to give these dogs a safe place to land until they’re adopted.  

Right now, Central Florida is facing a foster crisis. That’s why we’re working urgently to Find Fosters FAST.  If you’re not ready to adopt or worried about the cost, fostering is the perfect solution. Rescues cover everything, food, vet care, supplies so you can focus on what matters most: giving love and comfort to a dog who needs it.

Fostering is simple, rewarding, and truly life-changing for you and for them.

Foster Friend Registry

We’re all about giving pets in need the best foster care possible. Our awesome volunteers are on a mission to save those furry friends who deserve a second chance at life.

We are always in need of foster homes. If you are an animal lover and you want to do what you can to help, please take a few moments and fill out our form.

Submit a form

Foster Stories

Every foster home serves as a lifeline, behind every joyous adoption is someone who chose to welcome a dog in need. These stories showcase everyday heroes who open their hearts and homes with immense love, often without any prior notice. From first-time fosters to seasoned lifesavers, each journey is filled with joyful tail wags, second chances, and unforgettable bonds.  Check out these real-life stories to see how fostering changes a dog’s life and the lives of those who love them.

Our Recommended Rescues

Pets Alive - Central Florida works alongside a network of local rescue organizations committed to saving last-chance animals. These partners play a vital role in giving pets the second chance they deserve. 


If you’re interested in fostering, please fill out their foster application to be evaluated and selected.

All Paws on Deck Animal Rescue

All Paws on Deck Animal Rescue

All Paws on Deck Animal Rescue

All Paws on Deck is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit dog rescue organization based in Connecticut that is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming pregnant dogs and their puppies. 

​AllpawsFL@gmail.com

A Better Life Rescue

All Paws on Deck Animal Rescue

All Paws on Deck Animal Rescue

A Better Life – Pet Rescue, Inc. helps to promote the adoption of rescued animals throughout Central Florida. We believe that every animal deserves a second chance through rescue and rehabilitation.

​betterlifepet@gmail.com

Bully Up Rescue

All Paws on Deck Animal Rescue

Ewenity Farm Herding Dog

We are a 501c3 non-profit, volunteer, foster-based organization located in Central Florida.  We aim at restoring the positive image of the bully breed. 

​bullyuprescuecrew@gmail.com

Ewenity Farm Herding Dog

Ewenity Farm Herding Dog

Ewenity Farm Herding Dog

We are a small, foster-based rescue organization serving the state of Florida and the southeast United States.

​ewenityfarmdogrescue@gmail.com

Furever Bully Love

Ewenity Farm Herding Dog

Furever Bully Love

Saving the misunderstood. Foster based Florida 501c3 non-profit specializing in bully breeds.  Voicing the voiceless

​info@fureverbullyloverescue.com

Husky Haven

Ewenity Farm Herding Dog

Furever Bully Love

Husky Haven of Florida is an organization 100% run by volunteers. If you'd like to help make a change, all you need is a little time and a lot of passion for this beautiful breed and rescue.

huskyhavenfl@gmail.com

Lakeland Pitbull Advocates

Lakeland Pitbull Advocates

Lakeland Pitbull Advocates

Through community outreach, we help dogs get vetted, neutered, and spayed, and provide food for those in need.

​lakelandpitbulladvocates@gmail.com

Our Cause 4 Paws

Lakeland Pitbull Advocates

Lakeland Pitbull Advocates

Here at Our Cause 4 Paws Rescue, we’re committed to investing our expertise and resources in order to help dogs in need.

​ourcause4paws@gmail.com

Paws of Hope Dog Rescue

Lakeland Pitbull Advocates

We are a dog rescue located in Haines City, FL. Officially opened in October 2023, but we have been "unofficially" rescuing animals for over 15 years.

Pohdr23@gmail.com

Polk County Bully Project

Polk County Bully Project

We believe that we can end breed discrimination and cruelty by working together through education and community support.

polkcountybullyproject@gmail.com

Polka Dogz

Polk County Bully Project

Poodle and Pooch

Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home dogs while educating the community on responsible pet ownership. 

​aaron@polkadogz.org

Poodle and Pooch

Polk County Bully Project

Poodle and Pooch

We rescue the “leftovers” from animal control, the dogs nobody wants because they’re older or suffer from neglect, abuse or have a medical need.

intake@poodleandpoochrescue.org

Rescue Rebels

Smallest Souls Animal Rescue

Smallest Souls Animal Rescue

Since 2016, Rescue Rebels has fostered and placed hundreds of rescue dogs in their forever homes. 

​rescue.rebels@yahoo.com

Smallest Souls Animal Rescue

Smallest Souls Animal Rescue

Smallest Souls Animal Rescue

At Smallest Souls Animal Rescue, we believe that life will out—even in the tiniest, most fragile lives. Based in Kissimmee, Florida.

​smallestsouls@gmail.com 

Touch of Grey

Smallest Souls Animal Rescue

Treasure Fur-Ever Pet Rescue

Our goal is to take as many senior and special needs dogs as we can out of the shelter environment.

​info@touchofgreyrescue.com

Treasure Fur-Ever Pet Rescue

Treasure Fur-Ever Pet Rescue

Treasure Fur-Ever Pet Rescue

We are dedicated to finding loving forever homes for dogs and cats in need.

TreasureFureverAnimalRescue@gmail.com

Pet Project USA

Treasure Fur-Ever Pet Rescue

Pet Project USA

We strive to make a lasting impact on animal welfare through collaborative efforts with underfunded shelters and communities

info@petprojectusa.org

Happy Trails

Treasure Fur-Ever Pet Rescue

Pet Project USA

We opened a brand new Community Resource Center for pet owners in 2019 that services Orange, Osceola and Seminole.

happytrailsanimalrescue@yahoo.com

Frequently Asked Questions

We’re here to help! If you couldn’t find the answer you were looking for, feel free to reach out to us directly. Send us a message at bringhappinesshome@gmail.com whether it’s about fostering, adopting, or anything else. A member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Keep Pets Alive - Central FL is an advocacy and action team affiliated with Best Friends Animal Society. We are a hub for dog and cat lovers to share information and ask for help. 


We work together to find solutions to keep these pets alive and well.  A key priority is to find fosters for dogs who are on the Orange County Shelter’s last chance animal list.

To become a foster, you must first complete Rescue’s application processes and meet the necessary requirements. To learn more Contact us.

For the Foster Friend Registry, we will do our utmost to share your profile with rescue and foster needs that align with your situation. Please be as honest and detailed as possible on your Foster Friend Registry!

Fostering is providing temporary care for a dog in need.  We do not have a shelter building - all of our animals are cared for by foster families until they find a forever new home.


We are looking for committed foster homes that will to help us give dogs a chance to live.

Yes!!! We are always searching for foster homes - no matter how many people seem to sign on, often our intake requests exceed the number of foster homes in our rescue.  We are ALWAYS in need of foster homes especially for larger breed dogs.

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