Many of the dogs on this site need foster homes. They are in temporary housing until foster or permanent homes can be located. Everyday we received many new pleas for help and dogs in need. To the right are the dogs we have that are now in need of foster care until permanent homes can be found.

What is a Foster Home?

FOSTER HOMES are temporary homes for each rescued dog, until a permanent home is found. When you are a foster "parent", Forgotten Paws Pet Rescue Inc. takes care of all necessary vet care and monthly medications before you take the dog into your home. We just ask that you be willing to invest your time, love and a space in your home. We are unable to pay for food.

We are always in need of good foster homes. These dogs are in "rescue" and in need of foster homes because they did not draw good owners the first time around. It is not their fault. We often get asked, "why did this dog need to be rescued?". The answer is almost always about the owners. Because of the diverse background of these dogs, some are in need of a significant amount of time, training and patience. Most of them already have the basics and just need nurturing and a few alterations here and there. Foster homes help these dogs be the best they can be and to find a home who will love them forever.

Once you foster, you will one day look at that foster dog and htink how sweet he/she is and how if you had never volunteered, this baby might be dead fo rno reason. Because of you, this baby has a chance at life!

Fostering Requirements:

1. FPPR foster homes must be located in the one of the following counties: Cobb, Cherokee, Bartow, Paulding, Fulton, Dekalb, lower Gwinnett. (exceptions can be made but it is difficult to get dogs to adoptions when the foster home is farther away.)

2. Children: Any children living in your home or visiting more than once every three months must be age 6 yrs. or older for most dogs. This is a safety consideration for all. Some exceptions are made for dogs we know have been in homes with little ones and do great. We would not consider putting a dog in a home with a child if there is any potential for danger to either the dog or child.

3. Rent/Own your home: If you do not own your home, you need your landlord's written permission to have a foster dog in your home. You also need written permission from any roommates.

4. Fenced area: Almost all foster home applicants must have a fenced area attached to their home's back or side door. The fenced area is for the dog's safety and your convenience. A kennel run is usually not acceptable, but we can discuss this on a case-by-case basis. If you do not have a fenced area, you may still be eligible to foster senior, smaller or less active dogs. Please note that the Invisible Fence cannot be used for foster dogs.

5. Your Dogs: Your own dogs need to be tolerant of other dogs. We want to minimize the risk of fights.

6. We do look for short-term foster situations once in a long while. But we urgently need long-term foster homes. Dogs can be stressed from being bounced from foster home to foster home. It also makes our jobs harder if we have to keep moving a dog from one "temporary" foster home to another. Long-term means committing to the lenght of time it takes to place a dog. This could be one week it could be 4 months or more. You never really know. So many people want to foster as a novelty and one the excitement is over they want ot give the dog back. This only confuses the dog and can sometimes set back any progress that has been made.

7. You will be required to get the dog to at least 1 adoption a month. (We are currently not doing adoptions due to the weather. We do 99% of our adoptions on our website anyway). A dog that does not attend the adoptions will take much longer to place in a loving home.We would appreciate it if you would bathe the foster dog and check him or her for overall cleanliness (ears, eyes, toes, teeth) before turning him or her over to the new family.

9. Foster Homes must first fill out the adoption application, which doubles as the foster application. Only homes suitable for adoption will be considered as foster homes.

What FPPR will provide to a foster home:

1. All necessary flea and heartworm prevention for the foster dog.

2. All authorized veterinary care for the foster dog.

3. Support and aid for you for any questions you have along the way including training questions.

4. Loans of crates and dog dishes for the foster dog.

5. The knowledge that you are giving a dog extra time to live and another chance to find a loving, safe home!

6. The foster home is required to supply food for the foster dog.

From the Foster home to the new permanent home:

While the foster dog is in your care, placement representatives will screen prospective adopters, make home visits to prospective adopters and attempt to find the perfect match for your foster dog. You will also be required to get the dog to at least 2 adoptions a month. Dogs that do not attend adoption days rarely get adopted. It is important that you inform the Adoption Coordinator about your foster dog's personality, behavior, habits, and idiosyncrasies.

Letting Go:

Sometimes it is hard to see them go! Foster parents are often concerned about their attachments to the animals. But when they realize what a wonderful gift they were able to give to an animal in need, it makes it all worthwhile! To have opened your heart and your home, and given them a second chance is truly an amazing experience! By turning them over to their permanent home, you will be able to foster another needy canine if you so choose. If we can only save one more life, it is worthwhile!

FAQ

What if a friend or family member wants to adopt my foster dog?

Fosters homes and the adoption coordinator must agree on the placement of the dog before the dog can be adopted. Neither can make the final decision alone. Your foster dog is not your property and thus you will not be allowed to give the dog away. Any friends or family who are interested in the foster dog must go through the same adoption process as everyone else. It is easiest to tell people that you have no say in the process thus is we do turn them down you have an "out".

Foster Home Application