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FOSTER HOME JOB DESCRIPTION
Foster homes provide the
daily care such as feeding, watering, exercise, and love to the foster dog.
They may also be required to housebreak and train a dog.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATED TO FOSTER DOGS
- The Foster Home may request to
foster a specific dog, but the Intake Coordinator and/or 2
active members must approve the dog prior to removing the dog
from the pound or shelter. The Rescue tries to pull from the Putnam
County Pound; however, we can take dogs from other pounds/shelters/owner
surrender. If a foster pulls a dog without first getting it approved
from the Intake/Foster Coordinator and another Board Member, then the
foster just adopted a new family member.
- Pull fees for dogs are paid
for by the Foster Home or Intake Coordinator, and are reimbursed if a
reimbursement form and receipt are turned into the Treasurer.
- All vet care for the foster
dog is paid for by the Rescue. Leipsic Veterinary Services, A.C. Humane
Soc., Angels, or Ottawa Vet Clinic can provide the care. Leipsic
Veterinary Services, Angel’s for Animals and A.C. Humane Society will
also be used for low-cost spaying/neutering. We have accounts at all
businesses. Ottawa Vet Clinic can be used in an emergency.
- Basic vet care that is
provided prior to going to the foster home: Microchip, DHLPP,
Bordetella, rabies (if age
appropriate), de-worming, heartworm testing and prevention, weight and
age evaluation, treatment for fleas, fecal test and a general exam.
Either the Foster Home or the Foster Home Coordinator will take the dog
to the vet for the initial visit. Antibiotics or worm medications may
be given without approval by the Board of Directors. Any other
treatments such as dentals, surgeries, treatment for heartworm or
additional medications will be approved by the President and/or the
Board of Directors.
- The Foster Homes need to
e-mail
adoption@putnampetpals.net and notify the Adoption Coordinator of
the dogs being in the Rescue, name, age, breed and what vet care has
been provided. This information will be posted on the web sites and
used if there are any inquires for the dog. Digital pictures also need
to be emailed ASAP.
- The foster home calls Leipsic
Vet Services 943-2155, Angel’s for Animals at 419-339-3728 or A.C.
Humane Society and schedules an appointment for the spay/neuter. All
foster dogs will be spayed/neutered unless their health is at risk or
their age is a factor. A licensed veterinarian will make the decision
in this situation. Use Ottawa vet in a pinch. If under 4
months of age, dog may be adopted on a spay/neuter contrtact.
- The Foster Homes also notifies
the Adoption Coordinator at
adoption@putnampetpals.net
if there are any changes in the dog such as housebroke or doing well in
housebreaking, bad habits, not good with cats, any special needs,
requires a fence or height of fence needed. Changes will be made on the
web site and people will be told this information if they inquire about
the dog.
- Foster Home may assist in
the adoption process by telephoning or emailing the potential adoptive
family to answer their questions if the Adoption Coordinators request
such help. The foster home may assist in the home visit if needed. The
Adoptions Coordinators will notify and work with the Foster Home.
- Transportation to the vet
clinics or Angel’s for Animals may be provided by the foster home or the
Transport Coordinator should be contacted if assistance is needed.
Mileage will be partially reimbursed if the transporter turns in a
reimbursement form to the Treasurer.
- Food is provided by the foster
home. If a foster home is unable to cover the cost of food for the dog
then the rescue will provide the food. (This may change as the Rescue
may start providing food for the dogs). If donations of food are
received then this will be dispersed to the foster homes.
- Equipment such as kennels,
toys, crates, collars or leashes will be provided by the Rescue. The
Foster Home Coordinator should be contacted for these items. Purchase
of larger items such as kennels will need to be approved by the Board.
(Storage available at Hollywood Dogs, Ottawa)
- Foster homes are expected to
work with their foster dog on housebreaking, leash manners and basic
obedience skills. Obedience training classes will be provided for the
foster homes upon request.
- Foster homes will evaluate the
dog’s behaviors by introducing them to a variety of situations,
determining what behaviors may need work and socializing them. Foster
homes are encouraged to take the dogs for walks, car trips and outings.
Observe their behaviors with other adults, children, loud noises… Any
aggression towards people or other animals should be reported
immediately to the Foster/ Network Coordinator.
- Grooming: PPP will pay for
needed grooming such as removal of mats. Foster homes can bathe and do
basic grooming. If a dog needs professional grooming, please contact
Heaven Sent (Karen Hovest 419-456-3339) or Paw Prints (419-943-4772) for an
appointment. If an appointment can not be scheduled in a reasonable
amount of time then contact another groomer. Reimbursement form and
receipt must be turned into the Treasurer.
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