An AZGRC foster is someone who
opens their heart and home and agrees to give temporary shelter to a rescued
Golden Retriever. Most families foster each AZGRC Golden for an average
of 1-2 months, but we never know how long it may take for our Goldens to find
their forever homes. You can let us know what kind of Golden Retriever
you'd like to foster, (age, size, sex, activity level, etc.,) and how long
you'd like to foster. We will do everything we can to accommodate you and
your family.
WHAT
IS EXPECTED?
SAFE SPOT: We
ask that you give your foster Golden a safe place to rest his head while he's
up for adoption. You will be responsible for a name (if he doesn't
already have one,) food, water, and shelter.
LOVE LOVE LOVE:
When your foster Golden first meets you, he will be very disoriented and
feeling out of sorts. He is his most fragile in the first few days of
foster care. Love him up and let him know that everything will be OK.
GETTING TO KNOW YOU:
After your Golden gets a little more comfortable, spend some time getting to
know him. Learn the Golden's personality and help us determine what
family best suits him.
DR. KNOWS BEST: Follow
any health guidelines set up by the veterinarian in his initial health
check. He may need to gain weight, or go on a diet. He may have
medicines or other special needs. [NOTE: all vet bills are
borne by AZGRC, and any emergency visits are reimbursed by AZGRC.]
GOOD DOG: Help
us make sure your foster Golden is "family friendly." Most of
our Goldens have good manners, but some may need a bit of basic obedience and
indoor etiquette.
THE BIG DAY:
Be open to arrangements to meet any interested applicants, whether they come
visit your foster Golden in your home - or an AZGRC volunteer arranges a
greeting.
HOW
DO I GET STARTED?
Please fill out our online
application, the easiest and quickest way to become a foster. We will try
to contact you within 5 days of receipt to start the review process, and answer
all of your questions. For more info, email fosters@azgrc.org.
You will never regret
fostering.
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