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When your foster is getting ready for adoption:

As a foster, we rely on you to help prepare your foster dog for their future home. This includes providing daily care, socialization, and training to ensure they are well-adjusted and ready for adoption. We expect fosters to observe and learn about their dog’s personality, behaviors, and preferences, which helps us match them with the right family. Regular updates, clear communication, and sharing quality photos and bios are essential to increase their adoption chances!

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Please inform us if you are considering adopting your foster dog before we post them for adoption. Once we post them, we will start processing applications. While fosters will have the first choice to adopt, we need to be aware of your intentions beforehand!

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Below I have created a template of what we need to know, adopters FAQ, things to help us suite with perfect home etc

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For Adoption Posts:

Please send us a bio & photos for Facebook & Petfinder.

You may copy and paste this layout to help us make the bio!

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Basic Info

  • Name:

  • Age/Birthday:

  • Weight:

  • Breed:

  • Gender:

  • Foster Location:

Personality & Behavior

  • Dog Friendly:

    • Play style? (Matches energy, plays rough, prefers calm play, etc.):

  • Cat Friendly:

    • If exposed to cats, how is the response? (Wants to play, chases, ignores, etc.):

  • Kid Friendly:

    • Ages exposed to and how they responded:

  • Temperament with Strangers: (Friendly, shy, cautious, protective, etc.):Favorite Activities: (Fetch, hiking, cuddling, toys, etc.):


Training & Daily Routine

  • Crate Trained:

  • When is the crate used, and for how long? Any destructive behavior when left alone?:

  • Housebroken:

  • Leash Skills: (Walks well, pulls, needs work, etc.):

  • Car Rides: (Calm, anxious, enjoys it, etc.):

  • Commands Known: (Sit, stay, come, down, leave it, etc.):

  • Energy Level: (High, medium, low):

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Special Considerations

  • Behavioral Issues: (Anxiety, fear, resource guarding, etc.):

  • Noise Sensitivity: (Reactions to loud noises, thunderstorms, fireworks, etc.):

  • Alone Time: (How long can they be left alone without issues?):

  • Special Needs or Requirements: (Diet, medication, ongoing care, or home requirements like no other pets or a fenced yard):
     

Ideal Home

  • Best suited for: (Active family, low-energy household, apartment-friendly, needs a fenced yard, prefers men/women, etc.)

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Why They’re Amazing

  • ANYTHING else that makes you think this dog will be a great addition to someone’s home

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Photo Tips:

  • Send a mix of playful and calm photos, plus a close-up and full-body shot. Bonus points for cute sleeping pics or silly moments!

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