Questions about foster caring for dogs

[Nancyvan]

Filled out an application to become a dog foster care family.

Husband & I had our beloved dog pass away few months ago.

We are in our 70s,, don't plan on traveling much in 2021.
Thought this would be a good way to handle the loss of our dog.
Get us out & about our property,, excising the dog & ourselves.

Would like read about others who have done animal foster care.

Good luck. Let us know what happens

 

[Sliverfox]

So far they haven't contacted me.
Being they are a volunteer group, guessing that they are too busy with real life.

 

[Phoenix]

If my husband passes first and I am still physically able, I plan to do this.

 

[Sliverfox]

Update on fostering dogs.
Finally got to speak a lady who told me all the protocols Northeast Boston Terrier Rescue follow when fostering a dog.
For the first week you have to keep the dog in its own room.
We couldn't,, the dog food we use didn't meet with their standard.

I was on the phone for over an hour listening to their do's & don't's
Although their web site says foster care giver can adopt the dog,, they've changed that to not begin able to do.

At end of conversation,, thanked her for her time,, told her afraid hubby & I wouldn't be a good fit.

 

[Phoenix]

Update on fostering dogs.
Finally got to speak a lady who told me all the protocols Northeast Boston Terrier Rescue follow when fostering a dog.
For the first week you have to keep the dog in its own room.
We couldn't,, the dog food we use didn't meet with their standard.

I was on the phone for over an hour listening to their do's & don't's
Although their web site says foster care giver can adopt the dog,, they've changed that to not begin able to do.

At end of conversation,, thanked her for her time,, told her afraid hubby & I wouldn't be a good fit.

And they wouldn't even allow you to adopt them. That's absurd. That happened to my aunt who kept a foster child. She was a wonderful person. They would not let her adopt the child she and her husband fell in love with.

 

[Sliverfox]

I've talked with other folks who have fostered dogs.
They thought some of the things mentioned were a bit much/over kill.

One thing that makes me wonder about that organization is there is no location mentioned any where in its website.

I can understand no given address, as they might be overrun by lookers,or other un -wanted dogs.
Wish they had either emailed or mailed me a summary of their protocols.

Would like to read of other people's expernice with rescue shelters,,not just the local dog pound.