Foster A Pointer Dog

Foster Heroes Wanted

Hey hooman! It’s us—your future furry best friends! While we wait for our forever homes, we need amazing foster families to give us a safe, snuggly place to crash. Think of it as being a doggy B&B (Beds & Belly rubs)!

Some of us need a little time to get back on our paws, some need a cozy place to rest after a ruff start, and some just need a stopover on the way to our forever families. Whatever the reason, we promise to pay rent in tail wags, zoomies, and unconditional love!

Experience with the pointer breed would be extra pawsome!—and lots of love and kindness for pointers and a bit of space in your home (and heart). Our rescue team will support you with everything you need, so you’re never in it alone!

Foster a pointer

If you sign up, we guarantee:

Endless gratitude from rescue dogs everywhere
A loyal shadow who follows you to the bathroom
The chance to change a dog’s life (and maybe your own!)

So, what do you say? Ready to foster a rescue dog and be the hero we’ve been dreaming of? Click below to get started—we can’t wait to meet you (and steal your spot on the sofa)!

P.S. If you foster one of us, we promise not to judge your snacks… unless you’re holding a biscuit. Then all bets are off!

Foster a pointer

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POINTER FOSTER HOME APPLICATION

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Name(Required)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Address(Required)

Date of Birth of Fosterer(Required)

You must be over 18 years old

Please give names and ages of other household Members(Required)

Ideally, you’ll live in an adult-only homes, but we also accept applications from homes with children aged 10 and over

Do you have any visiting children ie grandchildren - please provide ages.(Required)

Do you have any other pets?(Required)

You can have other pets in the home, but dogs should be vaccinated, neutered, and cats should be dog-savvy

Can you give details of the pets you have curently including their temperament, sociability with other dogs etc.(Required)

Is there a specific dog you are applying to foster, please give name(Required)

If no specific dog, please state size, age you'd be willing to foster

Level of foster experience(Required)

If you have fostered before can you give details of the types of dogs you have looked after(Required)

Please give breeds, ages, energy levels and duration of each dog you have fostered

Please can you check the areas you would be prepared to work with(Required)

Toilet Training

Lead Training

Recall Training

Resource Guarding

Socialisation

Please can you check the areas you would be prepared to work with(Required)

Deaf/Partially Sighted/Blind

Chewing

Very High Activity Level

Excessive Barking

Shy/Fearful

Separation Anxiety

What is your situation? Do you work from home or are you retired/semi retired?(Required)

You should be home regularly during the day (not away for more than 3 hours)

ALONE TIME: What is the maximum length of time the dog would be left alone every day?(Required)

Where in your home will the foster dog have access to? Where will the dog sleep?(Required)

Please describe your home type and location. Do you have a secure fenced garden?(Required)

Can you give as much detail about your living and outside space ie size of garden, height of garden fencing.

What types of walks are nearby?(Required)

How long are you available to foster?(Required)

Rescue to Home (3-4 weeks)

Emergency Placement

Long Term 4 weeks plus (exceptional circumstances)

* Foster to Adopt (max period of 3 weeks)

* Thinking of adopting? We love a "foster fail"! If you are fostering with the hope of making it permanent, we allow a three-week window to make your decision. If it’s a match: Once you’ve decided to adopt, the standard adoption donation will be payable to finalise the process If it’s not the right fit: That’s okay! We just ask that you let us know by the end of the three weeks. This allows us the necessary time to find a suitable new foster or permanent home.

Do you have any commitments ie holidays when you arent availble to foster(Required)

Please give dates or if not applicable state N/A

When are you available to foster from?(Required)

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I declare that the information submitted is accurate and complete. I understand that my electronic signature serves as my legally binding confirmation.

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