BTCC Rescue - Foster Info

Boston Terrier Rescue Canada (BTRC) does not have a shelter facility, so all rescued dogs stay in foster homes until forever homes can be found. As a foster parent, you will be asked to commit to providing a temporary home for several days or weeks, or even months, during which time BTRC will be looking for the perfect, permanent adoptive family for the dog. Rescue will pay all medical charges for the Boston while in your care. You will be asked to provide food, love, and emotional support during this crucial transitional time. You may also need to administer medications, or provide basic obedience training. In addition, you’ll give us feedback about the dog so that we can ensure a good match. BTRC always has a need for good foster homes. Some Bostons who come to us have been neglected or abused. Some were given away because they were “too active”,“too old”, or because they’ve been replaced by a new baby, a new pet or even new furniture! Some have had beloved owners die. Even dogs that are physically healthy and well looked after can be emotionally distraught and confused by the loss of their former homes. When a Boston first comes into rescue's care details and past may be unknown. The dog may be dirty, have fleas, or an undiagnosed illness or infection. As a foster you should be prepared to deal with such a situation -- to treat, care for, bathe and transport your foster to a BTRC-approved vet for necessary medical care. Foster homes may have to deal with behavior issues. These might include things such as house training, barking, submissive urination, marking territory or separation anxiety. Many dogs will require basic obedience training, including leash walking and crate training. Some foster dogs may chew your belongings or engage in other destructive behavior. Dogs that come from a puppy mill may have very different behavior patterns than dogs that are surrendered by an owner. This is important to realize before you agree to foster for BTRC as we depend on you, as does your new foster dog. BTRC can usually find homes for all our Bostons, but it takes time! We want to find the perfect family, so that our dogs will not suffer yet more confusion in the future. This is where foster parenting comes in. Nothing is more rewarding than to take in a sad, lonely, despondent dog and see him or her turn into a loving and happy pet. And when they leave for their new permanent home, you will have the joy of knowing the part you played in making it all possible! For more information, download our Foster Information Sheet Foster Information Sheet Main Page
Foster Application How did you hear of Boston Terrier Rescue Canada?:* Name:* Email address:* Address (please include province):* Phone number:* Best time to call:* Employer and occupation:* How many hours do you work outside the home on an average work day?:* Please list full name and occupation for all other adults residing in the household:* Do you have children? If so please list age and gender of each:* Please list the ages of children that visit your home regularly:* Are all household members in agreement with the decision to foster and the commitment involved?:* yes no Who will be the dog's primary caregiver:* Does anyone in your family have allergies or medical conditions? If yes, please explain:* Please choose your place of residence:* apartment condo house other townhouse Please describe:* Please describe your neighborhood:* How long have you lived at this address?:* *Do you own or rent your home?*: own rent If you rent, please provide your landlord's name and phone number: Do you have a completely fenced yard suitable for a dog? If so, please describe the height and type:* If you don't have a fence, how will you handle the dog's exercise/toilet needs?: Do you have a swimming pool?:* yes no May we visit your home before and during the dog’s stay?:* yes no Do you currently own dogs? If yes, please complete details:* Do your dogs get along with other dogs?: yes no Do you currently own cats? If yes, please complete details:* Are your cats experienced around dogs?: yes no Do you have other animals? If yes, please describe the number and species of each animal: If any pets are NOT spayed or neutered, please give reason: Are your dogs/cats current on vaccinations?:* yes no Do you test for heartworm every year and keep your pets on heartworm preventative medication?:* yes no If you have other pets how will you introduce your foster dog to them? : Can you isolate the foster dog from your other pets initially or if they do not get along?:* yes no Please list dogs and cats that have lived in your household that you no longer own: What happened to each of these pets? Please be specific: Please list contact information of your current veterinarian:* May we contact your current veterinarian as a reference?:* yes no Do you have experience with the Boston Terrier breed? If yes, please explain:* How many hours will your foster dog be alone each day?:* Where will the dog spend most of each day?:* Where will the dog sleep?:* What do you know about the proper use of a crate and how do you feel about it?:* Do you have a crate available?:* yes no What type & size?: Are you willing to foster a Boston Terrier that::* is a senior is blind or deaf is disabled is mixed with another breed requires daily medication requires house training Do you understand that the foster dog must live in your home as a family member and not outside?:* yes no Please describe any dog training experience you have: Are you prepared to bathe and transport your foster to a BTRC approved vet?:* yes no How far are you willing to travel?:* Do you feel capable of dealing with behavioral issues and rehabilitating your foster?:* yes no Please list any behavioral or health issues that you cannot deal with:* If you go on vacation, who will take care of your foster dog?:* Please list two references we may contact:* Is there any other information you would like us to know?: Please type the text below:
By submitting the above form I attest that the information provided on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. By submitting this application to Boston Terrier Rescue Canada (BTRC), I agree and consent to the collection, use and transfer of my personal information for the purposes of processing my application. BTRC may in the future use my address and/or email address to keep me informed of activities including programs, services, special events and funding needs. I understand that I may opt-out from receiving this information at any time by notifying BTRC.