Fostering a dog is one of the most rewarding experience one can have and after you foster one you will want to foster more. There is such a feeling of pride to take in a helpless dog and to watch their personality and confidence blossom as they become comfortable in a loving home.
Pets help fight depression and loneliness, promoting an interest in life.
But not to mislead you, there is a lot of responsible fostering a dog. Many are from puppy mills or rescue situations and lack social skills and house training.
Also there are several phone interviews and home visits to find the right match but when they finally find their forever home all that hard work is well worth it. To see the excitement in new family's face and to know that you helped save a life there isn't anything more fulfilling.
Being able to foster a variety of different breeds may also help you in determining what breed is a great fit for you and your lifestyle. Plus most rescues pay for the dogs care and some even pay for the food if you are unable to provide it.
