Viewing Your Fosters
Click Fosters in the main menu to see your foster list. The view automatically adapts to your screen size, showing a mobile-optimized layout on smaller devices.
List Information
Each foster shows:
- Name: Foster's name
- Capacity: Current/maximum pets (e.g., "2/3 pets")
- Status: Active, pending, suspended, etc.
- Contact: Email and phone
- Updated: Last modification date
Finding Fosters
Search
Use the search box to find fosters by name.
Filter by Status
Click the status dropdown to show:
- All: Every foster
- Active: Can receive assignments
- Pending: Applications to review
- On Hold: Temporarily unavailable
- In Training: Currently learning
- Do Not Foster: Flagged fosters
- Inactive: Archived fosters
- Suspended: Cannot foster
Sorting
Click column headers to sort by:
- Name (A-Z or Z-A)
- Capacity
- Last updated
Quick Actions
From the list, you can:
- Click a name to view the full profile
- Click a foster row to see a quick preview panel with key information
- Add new fosters with the Add Foster button (top right)
Understanding Capacity
The capacity column shows:
- Green: Has room for more pets
- Yellow: Near capacity
- Red: At full capacity
Format: "current/maximum" (e.g., "1/3 pets")
Foster Status Indicators
Different statuses affect what fosters can do:
- Active: Can receive new assignments
- Pending: Application needs review
- Training: Can receive appropriate assignments
- On Hold: No new assignments
- Suspended/Do Not Foster: Cannot foster
Managing Applications
Pending applications appear with:
- Yellow "Pending" status badge
- Review by clicking the foster's name
- Approve or decline from their profile
Best Practices
Keep Your List Clean
- Archive inactive fosters regularly
- Process pending applications promptly
- Update contact information when it changes
Use Filters Effectively
- Filter by "Pending" to see applications
- Filter by "Active" when assigning pets
- Check "Archived" to find old fosters
Monitor Capacity
- Watch for fosters at full capacity
- Look for available fosters when placing pets
- Update capacity limits as needed
Common Questions
Can't Find a Foster?
- Check if they're archived
- Try searching by partial name
- Clear any active filters
Need to Export Data?
Contact your administrator for data exports. The system doesn't currently support direct exports from the list view.
Dual Role Fosters
Fosters who are also adopters will show a yellow banner when you view their profile. The list doesn't indicate dual roles.