FOSTER INFORMATION
Please carefully read the following policies and statements before continuing to the Foster Application.
FOSTER PROCESS
- Initial Phone Screening: An initial “get to know you” phone call with a BCSAVE volunteer to go over the application, get more details about what the applicant is looking for, answer any questions the applicant has regarding fostering for BCSAVE.
- Home Check: After the application and phone interview, we will request a virtual home visit to help ensure our Border Collies are going to a suitable home for their particular needs.
- Find Your Foster: It is our goal to find appropriate homes for our dogs and we will begin discussing specific dogs.
- Make Arrangements: We will work with you to get the dog to you to being fostering and arrange transport as necessary.
Foster are asked to provide the food for the foster dog, but all other expenses, including vaccinations and heartworm prevention, will generally be paid for by BCSAVE.
FOSTER RESPONSIBILITIES
BCSAVE believes in the Five Freedoms For Animals, which all fosters are required to adhere:
- Freedom From Thirst and Hunger: Fosters will be required to provide fresh water and a nutritionally balanced diet.
- Freedom From Discomfort: Fosters will be required to provide bedding in a safe, healthy living environment free from the elements.
- Freedom From Pain, Injury, or Disease: Fosters will be required to take reasonable measures to keep the foster safe from harm, avoid exposing them to undue risk, seek medical attention if needed, insure they get all required medications, and keep them current on all vaccines.
- Freedom To Express Normal Behavior: Fosters will be required to make sure the foster is given plenty of activity, exercise, and attention in order and maintain a general physical and mental health.
- Freedom From Fear and Distress: Fosters will be required to avoid mental suffering and stress and take reasonable measures to give the foster a safe place.
(For more information on the Five Freedoms , please see HSUS – Five Freedoms)
In addition to the 5 Freedoms:
- BCSAVE will require occasional feedback, assessments, and pictures of all foster dogs.
- Foster may be required to to occasionally make the foster dog available to volunteers to take the dog to events, meet & greets, and other BCSAVE
- Fosters may be asked, although it is not required, to speak with potential adopters to discuss the foster dog in there care.
OUT OF STATE
Border Collie Save & Rescue only fosters dogs in Texas and the immediate surrounding areas. If you live outside of Texas, please check out our FAQ for a list of Border Collie rescues throughout the USA and consider volunteering for a rescue closer to you.
Thank you for your interest in become a foster for Border Collie Save & Rescue!