From Foster to Forever
Saving dogs. Changing lives.
Building community.
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Add a new member to your family
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Pledge the gift of life
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Welcome a homeless dog into your home
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Join our life-saving team
Who we are
Hearts & Bones is the realization of our shared dream to bring people together across the country to save the lives of dogs in need and unite loving forever families. As a foster-based rescue, we focus on providing all of our dogs with secure and caring environments while they search for their adopters. At Hearts & Bones, all of our dogs are 100% certified pre-loved.
Why us?
Conversation-based
We know our dogs, and we will equally take the time to get to know you and your adoption goals to ensure you find your perfect match.
No Judgment
Every situation is different, and we approach saving dogs with an open mind and heart. Whatever your situation, Hearts & Bones is not here to judge. We’re here to help.
Always there
Welcoming a dog is where the relationship starts, not where it ends. We'll be there beyond the adoption day to provide education, training, and a support system.
Transparent
Adoptions are exciting, but they can also be stressful. That's why we’re honest from the get-go. Transparency is our top priority because that's what helps new forever homes to be forever!
Updated as of 7/2/26
In response to New York State’s June 15, 2026, temporary restriction on the import of animals from states with active cases of New World Screwworm (NWSW), Hearts & Bones is temporarily pausing all animal imports from Texas to New York. Any dogs arriving in New York will come from shelters in states not affected by the NWSW restrictions. This restriction does not affect Texas imports to non-restricted states. Hearts & Bones remains committed to our mission of saving at-risk dogs and helping them find forever homes.
From our community
“Fostering and seeing the foster get adopted is 10x more rewarding. You spend so much time with your foster and when they finally get their perfect forever home - there’s no feeling like it. It’s amazing.”
Jenna - Foster
“I love that HBR is a completely foster based rescue, and everyone I have worked with has always put their full effort into making sure dogs get placed with their perfect families.”
Morgan - Volunteer
“The guidance, recommendations, and delightful meetups have been invaluable. Their support and camaraderie have made this journey infinitely more joyful and fulfilling.”
Yukari - Adopter
