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Foster Care Information
Why foster?
What's involved/required?
What's involved/required?
- Fostering gives a greyhound a second chance to live out their natural lives as pets after their athletic career is finished.
- Fostering is a great alternative if you can't adopt.
- Not only does the greyhound benefit from your decision of becoming a foster carer, you will benefit from the companionship and satisfaction of seeing these beautiful dogs blossom.
- Fostering gives you the chance to decide if a greyhound is the right
breed for your family. - Fostering is an extremely rewarding experience.
What's involved/required?
What's involved/required?
What's involved/required?
- Foster carers play a vital part of our rehoming process by providing a temporary home while the greyhound transitions from a race dog to a family pet.
- Exposing your greyhound to to living in a house, walking and socialising.
- Teaching your greyhound how to live and learn about life as a pet, and preparing them to find a permanent home.
- Helping with transporting dogs to events or vet appointments.
- Secure fencing, 5 foot minimum with shelter from the elements.
- Love, patience and kindness.
What we provide
What's involved/required?
What we provide
- Collar, id tag.
- Lead and muzzle.
- Food and water bowl.
- Bed.
- Crate (if needed).
- Coat (in winter).
- Monthly Flea/tick/worming treatments.
- All dry food.
- Treats, toys and other items (depending on donations)
- Veterinary care if your foster becomes ill.
- Behaviour training with a professional dog trainer if required.
- Ongoing support and advice.