What are my responsibilities as a foster parent?
There are 9 key responsibilities, which are described in detail in the Foster Parent Handbook you will be given when you are approved as a foster home. In a nutshell, these responsibilities are: 1. Decide when/if to foster a new dog. 2. Name the dog. 3. Submit a foster agreement for each new dog as soon as you get it. 4. Get vet care for the dog as soon as possible after getting the dog (within a week). 5. Set up and maintain a records folder for the dog. 6. Submit the dogs profile (bio and photos) for listing on our websites. 7. Handle day-to-day care of the dog, including ensuring the dogs safety at all times. 8. Assist the Applications Department in the adoption process by quickly answering incoming questions about the dog. 9. Participate in Ratbone Chat (Yahoo group for our foster parent network). Q. Is it OK if I keep my foster dog(s) in a secure outdoor kennel? A: Not unless that is only for limited daytime hours. An outdoor-only set-up may be approved for emergency, temporary si
