It is of the utmost importance that dogs turned
into our rescue program are taken into a home setting for two to six
weeks. During this time we ask
that they are exposed to as many different situations as possible so that they
can be evaluated for behavior, temperament, and health before we place them
into their forever homes. Essentially, you are preparing him/her to become a
beloved companion animal for some lucky person/family. We try our best to match up dogs with
the homes that most closely suit their needs and personalities; therefore, the
role of the foster is extremely crucial to our success.
During the time you are fostering, you may be
responsible for some or all of the following:
- Making
sure the dog is brought up to date on all vaccinations
- Spaying/neutering,
heartworm or other medical treatment
- Housebreaking
- Crate
training (if possible)
- Leash
and other basic obedience training
- Carefully
introducing new people, other pets, a variety of situations, etc.
- Keeping
notes and communicating the dog’s progress to Tarheel Weimaraner Rescue
members
- Making
the dog available for introductory visits with potential adopters
- Helping
determine if a potential home is appropriate for the dog
You will not be alone during this process! All of our TWR family will be available
to assist you every step of the way.
Also, there are various other resources to help you, not only with your
own understanding of the breed but also with helping select your foster dog’s
new forever family.
1) www.weimrescue.org The homepage for the
national Weimaraner Club of America Rescue. There is a great quiz to take that will help potential
adopters decide if this is the breed for them.
2) www.weimclubamerica.org The homepage for the
Weimaraner Club of America. Loads
of information on the breed plus several links to additional helpful Weimaraner
information sites.
3) www.akc.org Home page of the
American Kennel Club.
4) Weimaraners: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual by Susan Fox (only 96
pages, but covers all the essentials.) You can order it in paperback for around
$8.00 from BooksAMillion
5) Second Hand Dog by Carol Lea Benjamin
(a paperback, available in most bookstores, detailing behaviors and training of
rescued dogs.) Her book uses a common sense approach to making the transition
into a dog’s new home as smooth as possible.
6) www.ncweimaraner.org The homepage for the Tarheel
Weimaraner Club.
All approved expenses are reimbursed, as are
your costs for feeding and any other supplies necessary to optimally house and
care for the dog. The hardest
parts of fostering are deciding whether a home is a good fit for the dog in
your care, and then, letting go!
Again, thank you for considering this most
challenging and rewarding job. We
look forward to having you join our rescue family!
Click here to download a Foster Application.
Click here to download a Foster Agreement.
For more information, please contact us at: TWCRescue@aol.com