Fostering

Fostering

Thank you for your interest in fostering for B.A.A.R.K. Dog Rescue. Our foster families are literally the lifeline of our Organization. Without fosters, we would not be able to save the life any animal! Below, we provide general information about this program of B.A.A.R.K..
If you are interested in undertaking the life-saving commitment of fostering a dog for B.A.A.R.K., we ask that you review the basic requirements below and ensure you can comply with the following: 

• Primary caregiver is at least 24 years old.
• All members of the household are in agreement, and supportive of the decision to foster a dog.
• All other animals in the household are up-to-date on all vaccines.
• All other animals in the household over the age of six months, are spayed or neutered (unless there is a medical reason for not doing so).
• Fostering does not result in violation of any municipal ordinances, homeowner covenants, or other such contracts, codes, or agreements. Furthermore, the number of animals within the household will not exceed the number allowed as stipulated in such contracts, codes, or agreements, and that there are no breed restrictions resulting in your inability to foster the breed of interest.
• Fostering does not invalidate your homeowner’s insurance policy.
• If you rent, and want to foster, you will provide written consent from your landlord confirming you are able to have a foster dog reside in your care.
• A home visit, as well as meeting all members of the household is acceptable, as part of the foster home approval process.
• The foster dog will wear his/her collar, with ID tags, at all times.
• The foster dog will never be left with young children, without an adult present.
• The foster dog will never be outside without being securely leashed unless he/she is in a fully fenced, secure yard.  He/she must never be chained outside without adult supervision.
• The foster dog will not be left home alone for more than eight hours. When left alone, he/she will be kept in a secure, safe, and pleasant environment.