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FOSTER

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AMAR is always looking for fosters to help us save the lives of more rescue dogs. Volunteer fosters are the bridge between where the dog came from and the adopter’s home. We have no brick and mortar location, no cages or kennels. When we take a dog into rescue, each one goes to a foster home for medical care, assessment, love and training, to change their lives for the better. And to give them a new lease on life.

A day in the life of a foster…
FAQ

Is there an approval process to be a foster home?

  • We carefully check all potential foster homes to make sure they will provide a safe, secure, and loved location for our little rescue dogs.  

  • You will be interviewed and have references checked, including personal, vet, and groomers. Plus, a home inspection is conducted to make certain it is a safe environment.

What expenses does AMAR pay?

  • All vet bills approved by the coordinator including but not limited to spay/neuter, bloodwork and testing, vaccinations, surgeries, prescriptions, prescription food, specialists and a microchip. 

  • A harness and a leash to go with the dog when they are adopted, and 

  • The first grooming and tip.

Is there any support for foster homes?

  • Every geographic area has an Area Foster Coordinator who is our go-to person for all questions and help with coordination.  

  • We are a national organization with East and West coast National Directors, and a network of loving fosters, who are available to help new fosters.

​Do any expenses come out of my pocketbook?

Yes. Foster Homes are responsible for:

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  • Food for the foster dog (unless it’s prescription food and then AMAR pays) and

  • The cost of transporting dogs.  

 

Both of these expenses are usually tax-deductible but check with your personal CPA to be certain.

What does foster care entail?

  • Loving and caring for the dog as if it was your own, including it in all the same family functions as your own dogs.

  • Evaluating the personality of each foster dog to determine what would be the best forever environment for it.

  • Feeding the rescue dog healthy, appropriate food.

  • Arranging and transporting the foster dog to and from vet appointments, and other appointments, as needed.

  • Making sure all necessary medications are administered properly, and the dog has all necessary vaccinations, plus a microchip.

  • Reviewing adoption applications to identify the ideal forever home for each foster dog.

  • Performing home visits with potential adopters.

  • Maintaining all documentation on vet records, microchips, Certificates of Vaccination, rabies, tag, spay/neuter certificates, and all other pertinent records for each dog.

  • Preparation of the adoption packet including info about the dog’s schedule, likes, dislikes and medicines.

  • Coordinating and conducting meet-and-greet meetings with potential adopters.

  • Collecting adoption fees and mailing checks to the foster coordinator or seeing that the adopter has paid us online.

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