Foster

Apply to foster a dog in need

 

Boston Terrier and Pug Rescue does not have a physical shelter where our dogs are housed. We rely on the generous support of people like you to foster our adoptable dogs for us until we are able to find a permanent home for them. The length of time a dog is in foster varies, depending on health and medical treatment, behavioural improvements, and ability to adapt to new surroundings.

 

As a rescue, we meet the physical needs of the dog. The rescue will provide the foster families with quality dog food, leash, harness, collar, kennel, medications, and will cover all medical bills while the dog is in our care. As a foster family, we ask that you help meet the emotional needs of the dog by providing love, care, safety, stability, and structure.

 

Foster parents must have time to devote to the dog, a good natured attitude to handle challenges, and a fully fenced yard to keep them safe (exceptions made for dog-friendly apartments or condominiums). Many of the dogs in our care have come from some pretty grim circumstances, so patience and persistence are requirements of anyone looking to foster.

 

Fostering is an incredibly rewarding experience and you can feel good knowing that these dogs need you to help them adjust to life as part of a family.

 

If you are interested, please complete the Foster Application below.

If you are having trouble with the form below, click here to download a printable version of the Foster Application form or email us at btprmb@gmail.com with any questions.

Please Note: Boston Terrier and Pug Rescue of Southern Manitoba reserves the right to refuse foster or adoption applications at any time.

Foster Care Application

*Do you rent or own your home?

Please note: renters must provide additional documentation from their landlord which specifics that dogs are allowed in the dwelling. Documentation can be emailed to btprmb@gmail.com.

A fenced-in yard is required to be approved as a foster parent. Please select how the dog will access the yard for exercise and elimination:

What Type of Fence Do You Have?

What is the height of your fence?

Does your fence have any holes or gaps in it?

Foster parents living in a dog-friendly apartment or condo will be expected to abide by local leash laws at all times. Please select how the dog will access the yard for exercise and elimination:

*Does the primary animal caregiver work:

Do you work from home?

Have your children been around pets?

Would your children be participating in the care of the animal fostered?

*Please list ALL members in your household including yourself:

Please list ALL pets that currently live in your household:

PET #1

PET #2

PET #3

PET #4

*If you are a dog owner, is your dog vaccinated against Bordetella (kennel cough)?

Boston Terrier and Pug Rescue of Southern Manitoba vaccinate all its foster dogs against bordetella and encourages all potential foster parents to vaccinate their own dogs. The primary veterinarian has agreed to offer this vaccination at a reduced cost to participating foster families. If a foster family chooses not to vaccinate their own dog against bordetella, BTPRSM cannot be held liable for medical costs associated with an outbreak of bordetella in the home for owned dogs.

*Are your current dogs licensed with the City of Winnipeg or the town/community in which you reside?

*Have you ever lost a pet, had it die at an early age, or had it die due to an accident?

Do you have any experience in training (housebreaking, basic commands, etc)?

Are you willing to provide basic training for the fostered animal?

Do you have a preference on the gender of foster dog you would like to be placed with?

Do you have a preference on the breed of foster dog you would like to be placed with?

The majority of dogs who come into the rescue will need work on their housebreaking skills. Some will need to be entirely housebroken, especially those who came from living outdoors, or from a backyard breeder or puppymill. Even dogs that have previously been housebroken can still have the occasional accident while the dog adjusts to its new surroundings and routine.

Would you be willing to work with a dog that was not fully housebroken?

Would you be willing to foster a dog with special medical needs?

Would you be willing to foster a dog with some behavioural problems?

Do you have any time constraints on the amount of time the animal can remain in your home?

Please provide the name and contact information for your current veterinarian:

May we contact your vet for an animal care reference?

Please list two other references that we may contact regarding this application request:

REFERENCE #1

REFERENCE #2

All dogs placed in foster care remain the property of the Boston Terrier and Pug Rescue of Southern Manitoba. Under no circumstances may the dog be removed from the foster home by anyone other than the Boston Terrier and Pug Rescue of Southern Manitoba. The dog must be returned to the Boston Terrier and Pug Rescue of Southern Manitoba if requested.