Foster — The Rescued Rescuers

Why Foster?

The bottom line is that fostering directly saves lives. A foster home is the safe bridge that leads to the dog’s happily-ever-after. Not only does fostering help that particular dog, but it also saves others by freeing up space in shelters. As a completely foster-based rescue, we can only rescue as many dogs as we have foster homes willing to take the dogs in.

Fostering a dog is a very rewarding experience. If you are looking for a hands-on, interactive way to get involved with rescue, fostering may be for you! Bringing a rescue dog into a new temporary home can have challenges, but the rewards far outweigh those challenges.

What Can I Expect?

Sometimes dogs in need of a foster home have been well cared for and are in good health, and other times they are stinky, flea-infested, scared babies that need some extra TLC to understand that we are here to help. Sometimes fosters even have behavioral issues due to lack of training, physical disabilities, or other special needs. We firmly believe each of these dogs deserves a chance and there is a home out there for each one of them. Many of them quickly make a complete turnaround with the right care. We don’t expect you to take in a dog you are not comfortable with, but we have found the more challenging fosters are the most rewarding!

Foster homes must be able to make an informed decision as to the type of home and family their foster would fit in best with, and then be able to let go of that foster into their forever home once it comes along. Letting a foster go is the hardest part of being a foster parent, but it is also the bittersweet reward of knowing we have accomplished our mission as rescuers and successfully rescued, rehabilitated and re-homed a dog in need. The love and appreciation a foster dog gives is an unconditional love and gratitude like no other that keeps a foster home’s door revolving - and there is always another dog that needs you!

Provided by the rescue:

All veterinary expenses
Heartworm and flea prevention
Occasionally food, toys, treats, and bedding if we have donations available
Foster dog exposure through adoption events and social media promotion
A foster mentor and great support network of experienced foster homes

Needed from the foster home:

Loving and safe home environment
Patience, discipline, and basic training
Food, toys, treats, and bedding if donations are not available
Current pets spayed/neutered and up to date on vetting
Active participation in the adoption process
Commitment to see foster dog through to its forever home

Consider opening your heart and home to a dog in need by becoming a part of The Rescued Rescuers foster family. Feel free to contact us for more information or if you have any questions on becoming a foster home. If you are ready to jump in and get started, click below for the foster home application and we will be in touch soon. Once your application is processed, we will come to your home and complete a home inspection and answer any questions you have about being a foster home and explain in more detail what you can expect as a new foster family.

Thanks for helping us save lives!

Foster Application

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Who resides in your home? Please list names and ages:

Does everyone in the home agree to foster a dog?

Does anyone in the home have animal allergies?

Who will be the primary caregiver responsible for the dog?

The Rescued Rescuers will pay for all vetting, heartworm and flea prevention, and necessary medical needs for your foster dog. Are you willing and financially able to provide food, toys, treats, and bedding for foster dog(s) in your care?

Do you rent or own your home?

If you rent or live in military housing, please provide your landlord's name and contact information below. We must speak with your landlord and verify that you have permission to have dogs on the property.

What type of home do you have? (i.e. single story single family, two story townhome, third level apartment, etc.)

Do you have a fenced in yard?

Where will the dog be kept when left alone? (crate, confined to certain room/area, free roam of house, outside, etc.)

On average, how many hours per day will the dog be left at home alone?

How will you exercise the dog?

Please list all current pets in your home. Be sure to include type of pet, name, age of pet, and if the pet is spayed/neutered. Please remember we require all dogs and cats in a foster home to be spayed or neutered unless there is a medical reason that prevents the pet from being altered. All medical diagnoses will be verified with your vet.

Will your current pets be accepting of a new dog coming into your home?

Please list the name, address, and phone number of your current veterinarian:

Are the current pets in your home up to date on their annual shots? Please note that we require all dogs and cats within the home to be current on annual vetting services. This information will be verified by your vet. If your pet(s) are not up to date, please make an appointment and take care of this prior to submitting an application. We cannot approve an application until all vetting on current pets in the home is completed. This is for the safety of your pets and the foster dog. The bordetella vaccine is not required, but STRONGLY encouraged when bringing new dogs into a foster home.

Are you pets on a monthly heartworm preventative?

If yes, which one?

Are your pets on a monthly flea preventative?

If yes, which one?

Are you familiar with house training a dog? Please explain and tell us how you will handle house training issues with your foster dog. Please be aware that many foster dogs come into rescue in need of house training and that any dog put in a new situation may need help with house training at first.

Would you consider a dog that has a history of abuse?

Would you consider a dog that is unreliable with children?

Are you willing to work with a Rescued Rescuers provided trainer if necessary, for behavioral issues with your foster?

Would you consider a dog with a physical handicap or special need?

Would you consider fostering a bonded pair of dogs?

Please list any experience you have with canine health issues:

Are you currently working with another rescue group?

If yes, which one(s)?

Any additional information about your pets or experience that you would like us to know or consider, please include below:

I agree by typing my name below as an electronic signature that the information I have provided to The Rescued Rescuers is true and complete. I understand that The Rescued Rescuers will be checking all references provided to verify the information contained in this foster home application. I understand that any information included in this application will only be used for the purpose of processing this application and will be kept secure.

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