The foster home must agree to allow the foster dog to act as a member of the family.
The foster home must allow the foster animal to be inside, especially in the evenings/nights. No exceptions. Fosters are not "outside only" animals.
The foster home must be willing to accept an untrained foster animal and be willing to assist in the training of the foster animal. The foster home must also be willing to follow any training recommendations The Humane Society of Caroline County suggests.
The foster home must be willing to follow the feeding directions set forth by The Humane Society of Caroline, and provide food for the foster animal.
The foster home must be willing to adequately exercise and socialize the foster animal.
The foster home must be willing to adminster any and all medications needed and provide care to "special needs".
The foster home must be willing to keep the foster animal clean/groomed and in a presentable condition.
The foster home must be willing to transport the foster dog to and from vet appointments as deemed necessary. (Assistance with this is available).
The foster home must have some animal experience.
Families new to fostering must be willing to attend at least two consecutive HSOC volunteer meetings.
If the foster family lives in a rental, written consent from the landlord must be provided.
If the foster family has other pets, all pets must be altered, current on vaccines, and on flea prevention. Additionally, the foster family must be willing to agree to a socialization interview with the other pets before placement.
The foster home must agree to sign a volunteer agreement stating that the foster home is willing to follow the above mentioned requirements.
Please click here for the Foster Home Application.
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