Foster or Foster-to-Adopt
Foster or Foster-to-Adopt
Fosters save lives . . . and we need you to help us save the life of a deserving dog!
Fosters are special people who want to give back and open their hearts and home to an English Setter in need. We’re there to provide guidance and support every step of the way, including transportation. You provide food, a warm home, basic training, and lots of love. Fostering is incredibly rewarding, knowing you made a difference in an animal’s life.
Thinking About Fostering?
Before fostering, please consider what you can offer and think about the needs of your family, including other pets and children. You need to know what type of dog you’re comfortable with so we can use that to find the right foster for you. Only foster the type of dog you are comfortable with. And remember, just like kids, each dog is unique with its own needs and personality, so flexibility in training techniques and overall approach will need to be considered.
For example:
- Some of our foster dogs may have never lived inside a home and may need to learn house manners and house training.
- Puppies can be great with children, but require a lot of energy and training, including housetraining and frequent potty breaks.
- Adult dogs are often lower in energy and more well-behaved, but may be unpredictable with children and strangers.
- Senior dogs are usually well-behaved and mellow, requiring less work and training, but still provide the rewards of dog ownership.
A&BESR embraces our foster families and their diverse situations and preferences. Please let us know what you are comfortable with so we can understand and respect your needs.
For more information, review our Foster Home Handbook or contact our team at fosterplacement@esrescue.org. Potential fosters complete the same application process as potential adopters, so if you want to adopt your foster dog, there are no additional steps needed. When filling out the application, please indicate that you are interested in fostering.
The smile in the eyes of your foster is a look you remember always!