What are my responsiblities as a foster home?

Love them and show them the "good life"!  In reality, it is usually more of a challenge than that. There are bumps along the way, but it is also a rewarding experience to save one of your favorite kind of furry friends.

• Your first job is to get the dog basic vet care if needed.
• You and your family are the best source of information about the Springer. You need to let me know everything you can about the dog so that I can make a good match.  Please let me know the best kind of home for your guest.
• You'll need to provide pictures. These often make a tremendous difference in the level of interest in the adoptee! The cuter the picture, the faster the adoption!
• You'll need to talk to potential adopters by phone about the dog. Your job isn't to screen everything about them, but rather to find out for yourself about their family and environment and whether it suits your foster dog.  At that point, they will be eagerly seeking details about the foster dog. You need to provide ALL the good AND the bad quirks too. I have found that a common reason for a failed adoption is unrealistic expectations of the adoptive family. Sometimes they think they are getting a perfect dog because it is an adult. I do my best to tell them there will still be housetraining accidents and manners to learn, etc.
• On adoption day, you'll have the adoption agreements signed, and give the Foster Dog Profile to the new family.