Become A Fosterer

Fostering a dog with Spaniel Rescue Foundation means giving them a chance at a new adventure, a new family and a place to call home. 

 

We don’t own kennels or a rehoming centre, so every dog in our care is assessed and adopted from a foster home. That’s why our fosterers are the beating heart of our charity. Without them, we simply couldn’t do what we do.  

 

​​Support Every Step of the Way

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Every dog will remain our responsibility throughout their time with you. From the moment you register your interest, you’ll be supported by our dedicated teams:

 

• Our Foster team provide day-to-day guidance to make sure you and your foster dog have everything you need

• Our Education team provide training and resources to help you improve your handling skills and knowledge of dog behaviour

• Our Pastoral team help you build local connections so that you have community support

• Our Wellbeing team ensure you have a safe space to talk should you face any challenges. 

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Types of Fostering

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We’re generally looking for what we call 'rehome fosterers’, who care for a dog for around three-six weeks until they’re adopted. However, a dog may have to stay longer if they need a very specific type of forever home, which could take a while to find. 

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A smaller number of our dogs require ‘lifelong foster care’ due to old age or specific medical needs. In these cases:

 

• Fosterers would be expected to cover everyday costs (food, flea/worm treatments, etc).

• Spaniel Rescue Foundation would cover emergency and condition-related medical expenses.  

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The Application Process

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Check you meet our criteria

Read the information on this page carefully and reach out via admin@spanielrescuefoundation.org if you have any questions.
 

Complete a fosterer application form

We’ll ask about your home, work and family, as well as any resident pets. 

 

Chat with our Admin team

A member of our team will give you a call to find out more about you and chat through what to expect.  
 

Home check

We’ll visit your home to ensure it’s the right environment for our rescues. We ask that the whole family is present for this visit. 
 

You’re officially on board

Once approved, you’ll be part of our fostering community and you can start preparing for your first foster dog!  

 

Fostering is one of the most rewarding roles you’ll find. It can be life-changing – for both you and the spaniel. Ready to make a difference?