what qualifications do i need to foster

we will be living in a pet friendly apt and anthony will be working a minute away from the apt (so he plans on always coming for lunch, etc....)

are there any websites i can get info on?
where can i apply?

thanks
i wont even apply until jan 08 when we are married and totally settled in our place but id love to start researching now

thanks

Message edited 7/11/2007 12:06:46 PM.

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I looked up a specific breed and found a few rescue sites that offer tons of information on fostering. There is a pretty in depth application process.

Here's a link to a Cairn Rescue Site and their foster program:

Fostering

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Message edited 7/12/2007 4:15:41 PM.

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You can also try to foster for Puppymillrescue.org It might be a bit more difficult if you do not have experience with Mill rescues, but I know they are always looking for foster homes in this area.

Congrats on deciding to foster

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I believe that some rescue organizations will take a look at the pets you currently have. They want to see that you keep up on vet care, heartworm preventative, etc. Also, if you are just fostering, they might want to make sure you can do it without getting so attached that your heart breaks every time a foster goes to a new home. On the other site that I go to, we call it failing at fostering 101 whenever a foster parent keeps a dog for their own or gets depressed when a dog leaves.

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I just realized that you asked for qualifications. When we applied with Havanese Rescue, we filled out a pretty extensive application via the website. The New York rep called me and gave a phone interview. She asked for 3 non family references and my vet. She called all of them and spoke to them. Then she did a home visit where she toured my house and hung with my furkids for a little while. Hope that helps!