What are the responsibilities of a foster family?
The primary responsibility of a foster family is to love and care for the dog as if it were your own while it is your care. You will also be asked to make the dog available to prospective adopters. We also ask you to address any obvious training issues. Who pays for medical care if my foster dog needs to go to the vet? Homeward Bound will pay for the dog’s medical care. We ask that you take the dog to one of our designated vets, and that you obtain prior approval from Homeward Bound, unless it’s an emergency. In an emergency, take the dog to the vet and HBGRR will reimburse your expenses. What do I do if an applicant wants to adopt my foster from my home? Have the applicant fill out and sign an adoption contract and pay the adoption donation. Advise them the dog’s vaccination records will be mailed to them in a week or so (give them a copy of the records if you have them). Mail the contract and the check to the sanctuary. What if I decide I want to adopt my foster dog? As a foster, you
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