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Rehoming is a complex task and we are very particular about matching these dogs to the right homes, even when considering temporary foster care. Not everyone who expresses an interest to become a foster carer for poodles is suitable to do so. We have quite specific requirements that are designed to look after the dog’s best interests based on our intimate knowledge of the breed and our volunteers’ combined previous experience with the commonly encountered personalities and considerations of the dogs that are surrendered to us.
Prior to applying, we recommend that you take some time to read through the Frequently Asked Questions below.When you are ready, allow yourself at least 15-20 minutes to complete the form and provide us with as much detail as possible. Should you wish to proceed, please complete an Expression of Interest application by clicking the Contact Us button at the bottom of this page.
Your responsibilities as a foster carer are generally the same as if you were caring for your own dogs. Responsibilities might include:
There are various reasons why poodles come into our care. Generally the poodles we help to re-home have been voluntarily surrendered by their owners. Occasionally we will obtain dogs through other avenues when we see owners trying to re-home the dogs themselves and we become concerned for the dog’s welfare.Sadly, we also take in poodles from time to time from failed backyard breeding operations and irresponsible puppy farms. These dogs may have medical issues that need attention and may have behavioural issues such as fear and anxiety. These dogs generally require a little more TLC and we will place them with a suitable foster carer for as long as we feel is necessary before re-homing them.When owners voluntarily surrender their dogs to us, it is knowing that we have comprehensive knowledge and experience with this particular breed and they trust us to take care of their dogs and find the most loving, suitable new homes. Voluntarily surrendering a family pet is often a very emotional and gut-wrenching decision to be faced with.We understand that although it is sad, sometimes it is in the best interest of the dog to be placed into a new home and we try to always offer our services with empathy and free of judgment. Our primary concern is to ensure these dogs are safe and looked after.Some of the most common reasons we have poodles come to us are:
A poodle may need to be in foster care from a few days up to several weeks. It depends on the dog’s needs and whether we have a suitable applicant already on our waiting list to provide a new home for the dog.It is generally in the best interests of the dog that they remain with the same foster carer while they are waiting to be re-homed.Most of our foster carers are prepared to take foster dogs for as long as required, and this is ideal for us. However, there may be times when you are going to be particularly busy or away from home and you are only able to commit to foster care for a short period. Please let us know your wishes before accepting a foster dog.Who pays for vet care for the foster dogs?BPR Brisbane Poodle Rescue will be responsible for the costs of necessary vet care for any dogs who are in temporary foster care.This typically includes the initial vet check, desexing, vaccination, worming and microchipping. We generally try to provide you with sufficient worming and flea or tick treatments while you are caring for a dog.Vet consultations must be authorised by us before you attend the appointment. Failure to obtain authorisation may result in you becoming liable for the costs incurred.
Should you need to seek genuine emergency veterinary attention for a foster dog in your care, then please take the dog to your closest vet and contact us as soon as possible.If the need is less urgent, then please contact us before you take the dog to the vet. In some areas we have existing relationships with veterinary service providers who support our work and kindly grant us reduced fees or discounts for foster dogs. This means that we are able to provide care to a greater number of dogs in future. For this reason, we may ask that you attend one of our preferred veterinary services.What do I do if I am suddenly unable to care for the dog?Please contact us immediately if there is any reason you become unable to continue caring for a foster dog that has been placed with you. We will make arrangements for another foster carer to take over from you.
It is not essential that foster carers have experience with dog training.However, we can always benefit from the extra knowledge of foster carers who have experience in training dogs, either professionally or through training their own dogs.Are there any special requirements for my home?To be approved as a foster carer, you will need a fully fenced, secure back yard, ideally with some shade or a covered area.We may request to carry out an inspection of your home prior to approving your application to become a foster carer. This is to ensure that your home is appropriately set up and secure for foster caring. Our foster care coordinator will provide advice on changes (if any) you might need to make.
Many of our foster carers work (if only to keep their dogs in the manner they’ve become accustomed to!).poodles are very dependent on human companionship, particularly those who come to us with pre-existing anxiety based issues. Our ideal foster carers are people who areretired, work minimal hours (part-time) out of the home or who work mostly from home. Other commitments that will detract from the time you are able to spend with a foster dog will also need to be considered.Each application to become a foster carer will be reviewed individually.
Fostering is not easy. Our foster carers are very passionate about their role in helping to rehabilitate and re-home poodles. They are selfless, loving and committed to poodles who find themselves in need of a new home through no fault of their own.Naturally, when you put so much love and effort into a new member of the household, even though only temporary, you develop a bond with the dog. Every foster carer has had more than one voice in their head saying “I’d like to keep this one”.The honest truth is that it is always hard to see a foster dog leave – you wonder if the new owners are right, if they’ll learn all the little intricacies of this dog the same way you have, what they’ll feed him or her, where the dog will sleep… one of our foster carers says she cries every time a foster dog leaves her, even though she has been fostering for about 4 years! It’s this sort of passion and dedication we love to see.The other side of fostering is that it is also very rewarding to be a part of a dog’s rehabilitation. It starts with providing a safe temporary home to prevent these dogs from ending up in pounds or shelters or being dumped elsewhere and ranges through to improving their health through diet and exercise, teaching them more appropriate behaviours and allowing them to relax and feel comfortable in a loving household. The biggest reward is knowing that you played a part in keeping this dog safe.It’s your choice. If you are really keen to open your home and heart to poodles in need, give it a try. You might decide like many of our foster carers that the rewards outweigh the emotional turmoil of saying goodbye, but if you decide it’s really too much for you personally, then there is no obligation to continue fostering. For those foster carers who really can’t say goodbye and end up adopting their foster dogs, just know that we look upon our FFCs (‘Failed Foster Carers’) with affection and a knowing grin. We are well aware of how hard it is to resist a poodle.
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