Slumber Party Weekend

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Make a shelter pup’s weekend by taking them home while they wait for their spot on our clinic’s spay/neuter schedule.

Give a shelter dog a cozy weekend away from the kennel with our Slumber Party Weekend foster program!
Perfect for animal lovers who want to help—but can’t commit long-term—this short-term foster opportunity gives dogs a calm place to relax while they wait for their spay or neuter surgery.

Think cuddles, naps, and a quiet break from the shelter—all while making a huge difference.

What is Slumber Party Weekend?

Slumber Party Weekend is a Friday–Monday short-term foster program for dogs who are behaviorally and medically cleared, but are temporarily waiting for a spay or neuter surgery due to limited surgical space.

Instead of staying in a kennel all weekend, these dogs get to enjoy:

A peaceful home environment
Extra love and attention
Reduced stress before surgery

It’s a win-win for dogs and fosters!

Which dogs are eligible?

Each Friday afternoon, a small number of eligible dogs will be added to our foster page under Needs Foster with a special kennel memo:

“Slumber Party Weekend Foster needed. Needs foster over the weekend while awaiting surgery on ____.”

These dogs:

are cleared medically and behaviorally, and have at least their first round of vaccinations
just need to wait a few extra days for surgery

How can I participate?

Getting started is easy!

Complete a Dog Foster Interest Form
Fill out our foster interest form online before coming in.
Check UtahHumane.org/Foster on Fridays
Slumber Party Weekend dogs will be posted around 5:00 p.m. each Friday on the top of the Foster page under Needs Foster.
Visit the Foster Office
Stop by our foster office to select an available dog.
Grab your Slumber Party supplies
We’ll send you home with a pre-made Slumber Party supply bag, including everything you need for the weekend.
Enjoy the weekend together
Provide a safe, loving home until it’s time for the dog to return for surgery.

What’s included?

Each Slumber Party Weekend foster will go home with:

Leash and harness, collar with tag
Food and feeding instructions
Any medications or special care notes
A Slumber Party supply bag to make the weekend easy

When do dogs return?

Dogs will return to the shelter after the weekend so they can:

Be admitted for their scheduled spay/neuter surgery
Continue on their path toward adoption

Exact return instructions will be provided at pickup.

Foster Requirements

Must be 18 years or older
Must have an approved foster interest form on file
Ability to transport the dog to and from the shelter

Why it matters

A quiet weekend in a home can dramatically reduce stress, improve well-being, and help dogs stay healthy before surgery. Even just a couple of nights makes a big difference.

You’re not just hosting a sleepover—you’re helping a dog take the final steps toward adoption.

Help your foster dog find a home faster by sending photos and videos of your slumber party to [email protected]. We will add them to the dog’s profile and share on social media if it fits the social schedule.