ABOUT FOSTERING

Medical and Senior Boxers

One of the most needed resources we search for at Boxers and Buddies are foster homes. We stand apart from other rescues by not being selective of who we rescue depending on their age or medical condition. Every life has value and we save them all. Numerous dogs we rescue need medical procedures. Some dogs come so traumatized that kennel life is too stressful. There are numerous reasons we find it necessary to place dogs in temporary foster homes. There are more dogs needing foster homes than we have fosters.

Please consider becoming a Boxers and Buddies foster. You can foster either a boxer with medical concerns or one of our senior boxers.

As a Temporary Medical Foster, you would take home one of our dogs on a short term basis to provide TLC during their recovery. We would provide you with any medication needed, instructions and emergency contact information. These Boxers are mostly under the care of one of our vets - and need you to provide the love!

You would provide:

• A safe loving place for our Boxer to recover
• Administration of any and all medicines as prescribed
• Feeding and exercise as specified
• Transportation to vet appointments when necessary
• Most importantly - TLC - which nothing can replace
• The first right of refusal to adopt your foster

Boxers and Buddies provides you with:

* All medical history and DVM instructions
* Advice on food and nutrition
* Emergency contact information for Boxers and Buddies, vet's and animal hospitals
* Access to Boxers and Buddies vets for Boxers needing ongoing medical care
* Medications provided by Boxers and Buddies vets
* Vet service, at Boxers and Buddies assigned vets only , for conditions being treated
* Endless gratitude for helping those who need it the most

As a Permanent Senior Foster, you are offering a happy ending to a dog still full of life and love. These calm, loving older dogs do not ask for much ... just love, respect and to live the rest of their lives outside a kennel. A permanent Senior Foster is just like an adoption, only we waive the adoption donation.

You would provide:

• A loving home for the rest of their life

Boxers and Buddies provides you with:

* Endless gratitude for providing a loving home and life with dignity

Love is really the best medicine for most of our boxers that need to be fostered!

Foster homes are so important for our special dogs, especially those that need more attention than the others. We have saved Boxers who have been used as bait at fighting rings, endless dogs who have been hit by cars, dogs who are starving from neglect or from being on the streets. You name it, we've seen it. And these dogs, once treated by our medical staff need a quiet place to regain their strength so they can be adopted.

Once medical foster dogs are looking and feeling good,we can find a permanent home. Of course all fosters get the first right of refusal to adopt the dog they care for. If you choose to have your foster placed you can be involved with the new family by providing very accurate behavior information. And then you would be free to foster again!! It is a wonderful and very gratifying experience to provide care for the most needy and see them transform from sad cases into exuberant joy! All because of your love and compassion.

Reasons to become a Boxers and Buddies foster:

* Fostering is perfect for the dog owner who is thinking of getting a second dog
* Everyone agrees two dogs are easier than one. And you might be surprised to see    how helpful your existing pet can be in the recovery of another dog.
* Fostering is ideal for someone who travels a lot and cannot have a dog full time -    but could manage a week or a month at a time!
* Fostering is a perfect match with a person who feels it is important to reach out to    those who need help the most. These dogs REALLY need help!
* Fostering a senior dog, who are often overlooked by people coming to adopt, can    be the happiest ending ever!
* More than anything else, BRLA needs foster homes! Please consider signing up to    become a BRLA foster caregiver. We will contact you for further information and    introduce you to the Boxers who are available for fostering at that time

For more information, CLICK HERE to e-mail us about Fosters.

Or you can contact Sarah, our Foster Program Coordinator, by phone at 877-233-5738 ext 5