NorCal Boxer Rescue of Texas

Fostering a boxer is very much like raising a child in that its at times exhausting, heartbreaking, frustrating and yet joyful, fun, and extremely rewarding. Knowing that you have saved a life is quite a wonderful feeling.

Our foster homes are our most important resource,
without them we could not continue!

Things to know
Fostering a dog means taking a dog into your home with unknown training history, background, socialization, house manners, temperament etc. While we do our best to only take in dogs we ultimately feel are safe for placement, it is nearly impossible to determine a dogs temperament in a shelter environment with the time we are allowed.

Understand that all dogs are rescue dogs and their behavior can be unpredictable. Be prepared for some adjustment problems in the beginning. It can be stressful for both you and the dog to be in a new situation. Be patient. If the going gets tough we will help out with advice and encouragement.

Many potential foster families worry about having to let the dogs go to a new home. Adoption day is very difficult, but the simple fact of knowing if this dog does not go to his/her new home another boxer can not be saved. Fostering may not be the easiest job in the world, but it can be one of the most rewarding. Make sure that your entire family and your current pets are committed to doing this job because without their support it can be difficult.

*Foster homes are provided all food and a crate if required.

*Foster homes need to have the ability to keep foster dogs apart from any pets living in the home (if foster dog can not get along with current pets)

*Be willing to foster your dog from rescue to adoption. The amount of time needed to find a permanent home for a dog can vary from weeks to months. You must be committed to the foster process in order for the dog to be adopted. This includes making your home and dog available to a prospective adopter.

* Please note: If you have submitted an application and want to find out the status, please e-mail apply_tx@ncbr.org.

Reasons to become a foster home
Fostering a dog in need is extremely rewarding. Knowing that you have saved a life is quite a wonderful feeling.

Every boxer you foster IS a life saved!

All vet expense are paid for by NCBR

All food, bowls, crates are provided by NCBR if requested.

All mileage on your vehicle used while transporting to vet, events, etc is tax deductible.

The feeling of watching your foster dog be adopted by a loving family!

Seeing your time, love and dedication pay off in the face of a happy family and boxer!

Requirements
Committment, Commitment, Commitment!! The reason we are able to pull and save dogs from area shelters is because of an open foster home, if that means YOU, you are the only available space for that dog. Because of this reason you are asked to manage the dogs needs through and until adoption day. This is something you must understand fully and completely!

Foster homes must meet the same requirements as our adoptive homes.

A foster Home application needs to be complete followed by a home visit.

All current pets in the household must be spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations.

Foster homes need to have the ability to keep any resident cats safe during a foster dogs first few days in the home.

Once approved, all new foster homes will be assigned to an approved NCBR Foster home Mentor. Prior to receiving a foster dog, the assigned mentor must set up time to meet with (in person preferably, or via phone, NO e-mail) the applicant.

Foster homes will be paired with whichever mentor is available, willing and has a similar situation/family life, i.e. small children, cats, dogs, etc.

*Must be a consistent foster home for NCBR for a minimum of 1 year.
*Have proven themselves to know and use basic training techniques with foster dogs.
*MUST subscribe to and believe in the training methods set by NCBR Management.
*Must attend a training session with current Foster home Mentors.
*Must be available to accept ER calls from Assigned foster home(s).
*Must be able to return general phone calls from assigned foster homes in a timely manner (few hours MAX)
*Must be able to set aside time to meet with and/or conference with any and all NEW assigned foster homes! (Specifically spending more time initially with new fosters to ensure they have everything they need and are comfortable they are getting the help and support from NCBR they need).