
20 Questions To Ask Before Fostering A Dog
Courtesy of Petfinder.com
Questions about the dog:
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How did he come to be with the shelter or rescue group and how long has he been there?
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Why does he need a foster home now?
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Does he have any medical concerns or need medication?
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Has he been neutered (or spayed, if the dog is female)? If not, when will he be?
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Is he up to date on his vaccinations and has he been tested for diseases such as heartworm?
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Since conditions such as kennel cough and upper respiratory infections cannot be tested for, how long should I keep him separated from my own pets?
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Does he have any behavioral issues or concerns? How are they dealt with?
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Do you know how he is with kids, cats, dogs and/or strangers? Can my children or pets meet him before I commit to fostering him?
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Do you know how he does when left alone? Is he crate trained?
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Is he housetrained?
Questions about the fostering process:
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How long will I be expected to foster this dog? If it's until a suitable home is found, how long do you expect that to take?
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What happens if I can no longer care for the dog?
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Who pays for medical bills if they arise? Does that include treatments for my pets if they catch something from my foster dog?
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What should I do if there's a medical emergency?
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Who is responsible for communicating with potential adopters, screening them and introducing the dog to them?
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Will I be required to bring him to adoption events and, if so, where/when?
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Will you provide food, litter, supplies (such as a leash or a litter box), medications, etc., or will I be expected to?
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If I have a problem, whom can I contact? If I leave a message, how quickly will that person get back to me?
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Could my foster dog be deemed unadoptable and, if so, what happens then?
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Can I adopt him if I choose?
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