Fostering

Thank you for your interest in becoming a foster home for BBR. Fostering can be a challenge at times but is always rewarding! We consider our foster homes to be a crucial part of our organization and screen them just as carefully as we do potential adopters. Before you make the decision to become a foster 'parent', please read the following information carefully to ensure that fostering is a task that you are both willing and able to undertake. 
 
As a foster taking in a new Boxer, there are things you need to watch for and report immediately: 
 
Urination: difficulty, frequent, discolored

Stools: difficulty, frequent, dark, liquid

Water: limited intake, excessive intake

Ear odor (after cleaning)

Frequent vomiting

Discharge from: eyes, nose, ears, genitals

Skin: sores, cuts, bumps (on or under skin) 

 
You will be responsible for naming your foster and conducting routine care: 
 
Daily feeding and watering

Grooming: bathing, toenail clipping/grinding, brushing, teeth cleaning (if dog allows)

Exercise: daily playtime, walks (if the dog is healthy and able)

Rest: if dog is ill or injured you must ensure that he/she is rested per veterinary instruction

Socialization: (after an initial settling-in period of approximately one week) 

You will be asked to assess the Boxer's temperament in order to ensure he/she goes to a home that is properly suited to his/her needs. Is the dog: 
 
Good with: children, men, women, the elderly

Good with: people of color, the disabled, people with speech and/or gait problems

Food aggressive

Animal aggressive

Able to have its mouth, feet and/or tail handled/manipulated

House trained

Crate trained

Able to ride in a vehicle without becoming physically ill or stressed 

You will be required to make veterinary appointments, and transport the Boxer to/from them, at the direction of BBR. You will also be responsible for taking digital photographs of the foster Boxer to be used on our website. 
 
If you would like more information regarding fostering, please contact us at volunteer@buckeyeboxer.info.
 
To fill out a foster application, please click here.