Make a Donation! more info

more info! NEW Fundraiser! Click the intelligent Boxer to learn more! Rescue Me Walk & Woofstock JOIN US for the fun Photo Shoot Saturday May 3rd Bring your Boxer

Fostering

Boxer Rescue Ontario always needs additional foster homes. Without foster homes our program does not work. Our existing foster homes are generally kept very busy and the unfortunate truth is that when we are full, dogs sometimes pay needlessly with their lives.

What is involved?

Becoming a foster home is no small task. It takes special dedication, love, and understanding. There is more to becoming a good foster parent than just grooming and feeding a dog.

Foster homes should have a crate and proper equipment and tools to bathe and groom a dog. They should also have a feeding dish, and a place for their new charge to sleep. Foster homes are expected to teach the dogs manners and to acquaint them with living inside. In addition, they need to determine if the dog can be left alone in the house without exhibiting destructive behavior as well as to provide adequate opportunities for the dog to determine how it reacts in different situations. Foster parents are responsible for communicating what kind of personality the dog has, and what circumstances they feel may be suitable for him or her. This makes it much more likely that we can arrange a successful adoption.

Generally speaking foster homes provide food for the foster dog though we sometimes receive donations to supplement this. Veterinary costs are paid by Boxer Rescue Ontario.

Foster homes will have constant support and contact with Boxer Rescue Ontario and while it can be difficult, being a foster parent for a rescued boxer is about as satisfying as anything one can do.

Where do I Sign Up?

If you would like to become a Boxer Rescue Ontario foster home you must fill out the foster application and go through a screening process which is very similar to the adopting process.