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What is fostering?
Fostering is the caregiving a springer requires while waiting for their adoptive home.
What expenses are covered during fostering?
ESRAC pays for veterinary expenses. Dogs that come in to foster care see a veterinarian immediately for a check up. If there is no record of vaccinations, we bring vaccinations up to date. We spay or neuter the dog.
Some springers need surgery to relieve pain and that decision is made as a consultative process between the foster home, the veterinarian and the ESRAC Board.
How long will I have a foster dog?
This varies from dog to dog. A senior dog may be in foster care longer than a one year old dog. If a dog is recovering from surgery, the foster stay may be longer.
It's important for placement that we match the right family to a dog so you can expect an approximate two week stay at the minimum. It's also important that you communicate to us your availability for fostering.
What is expected of the foster home?
We anticipate that your foster dog will be loved during his/her stay and that you will include the dog in your daily life. We ask foster homes to provide the food and shelter as you would any guest in your home.
Part of being a guest is learning the house rules and the foster parent can make a dog more adoptable by showing him/her what is acceptable behaviour in a family. Most springers are very eager to learn and please.
Why would I foster a springer?
- It's the best job out there!
- You will get 10 points towards angel wings.
- You will be loved and adored unconditionally.
- You will discover your inate abilities to train a dog.
- You will finally be able to tell your doctor that you are walking twice a day!
- You will save a dog's life and be a hero in the eyes of your friends.
So now that we've convinced you to volunteer as a foster home, we need you to complete our online application so we know how to contact you.
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