Q: What am I responsible for financially?
A: Your responsibilities mainly center on caring for and feeding the animal. A Home 4 Spot pays for all reasonable medical costs, provided no negligence was involved. In addition, if a foster parent cannot afford food, our organization will provide it.
Q: How long do you usually have a foster dog before it gets adopted?
A: Foster times vary, usually lasting from one week to six months.
Q: What does fostering a canine involve?
A: Foster parent responsibilities include:
- Feeding and providing water for the dog.
- Exercising the animal.
- Bringing the animal to at least two adoption events per month.
- Within the first week of fostering, sending us three pictures of the dog, along with a bio.
- Setting up any requested meet and greets with potential adopters.
Q: Do I have to attend adoption events? I work on weekends or it’s my time with my family.
A: You or a friend/family member must bring your foster dog to adoption events at least twice per month. We want to find them a new home!
Q: What if I decide I want to adopt my foster dog myself?
A: You can do that.
Q: What are the adoption fees on the dogs and is it a set fee?
A: There is not a set fee. The fees generally run from $350 – $750, depending on the breed and medical condition.
Q: If my foster dog doesn’t get along with my personal dogs, what should I do?
A: Please contact Diana England at 702-239-7986.
Q: What if the dog does not work out in my home as a foster?
A: You will need to provide A Home 4 Spot with at least three days’ notice, in order to give the organization time to find a new foster home without incurring special veterinarian boarding fees.
Q: Do I have to crate my foster dog? I don’t like to and never have used a crate for my own dogs.
A: We strongly advocate crating. Not only is it a good potty training tool, crating gives the dog a sense of security and a place they can call their own. It also makes the animal a more attractive candidate for adoption.
Q: How much and how often should I feed my foster dog?
A: Please feed the animal twice a day – once in the morning and again in the early evening. Please read the back of dog food labels for recommended amounts.
Q: Can I take my foster dog to the dog park and other public places not related to A Home 4 Spot events?
A: Yes, as long as they are socialized, comfortable around crowds and other animals, and you have control of the dog.
Q: Who do I contact and where do I take my foster dog if they need to go to the vet?
A: Cheyenne Tonopah Animal Hospital, 3348 N Rancho Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89130 is the vet that A Home 4 Spot pays for. Their phone number is 702-264-3036.