Fostering
Trash to Treasure
 
So you think you want to foster a boxer? There is always a risk involved taking in strange dogs into your home.  There is risk to you, your own pets, your property and guests or neighbors; these are the same liabilities you carry by owning your own pet.  An organization such as TBR does not have the option of carrying insurance except on transport vehicles or on a location where the public comes in to meet dogs; we have neither of these.  Every volunteer should understand that while a foster is in TBR's system, the dog is the legal and liable responsibility of the foster family. 
 
We will never knowingly ask you to take a dog that is aggressive; you will, however have frightened, stressed or traumatized  dogs who will require special care.  Please educate yourself and your family in dog behavior and behavior modification.  Take seriously the information provided in the Rescue 101 letter following regarding the intake of a dog into your home.  Knowledge is the skill necessary in rehabbing someone else's trash and creating an incredibly beautiful treasure that will be a lifelong companion to some blessed family.
ACCLIMATION
Welcome to Rescue 101!  I have prepared several forms to help you in this new experience.  They are posted on the website for your convenience, so go back over them as needed.  The 3 most important parts of fostering involve bringing in a rescue dog correctly
  • to avoid danger to you, your family and friends, pets or property,
  • without allowing any sickness to spread into your home, and
  • without creating greater stress on your new foster. 
Decide on a good location in your home for a crate where he will be comfortable but not afraid, separated but not isolated; remember this is a traumatized and uprooted pack animal who needs his people.  Slowly (2-3 DAYS) acclimate him to your family, way of life, and pets UNLESS HE SHOWS SIGNS OF ILLNESS or AGGRESSION.  Do this with a crate and a leash gradually allowing more freedom and more contact as everyone involved feels comfortable in doing.   
 
PHYSICAL
He will need a bath; clean his ears and check for fleas and ticks.  Are you any good at nail trims?  Let us know if you have cause for any medical concerns.  Your pets must be up to date on vaccines for their own safety, and you will need to work with us to make sure this new boxer gets vetted, too.  Please contact Cris Amos so that your dog is:
  • vaccinated,
  • wormed,
  • hw tested and treated with Ivermectin accordingly,
  • and then scheduled for the Spot or Spay OK clinic for rabies and neutering.
There are times when we may vary from this basic plan of action, but this must be approved by two or more officers prior to the change.   It is important that all volunteers understand that they should not expect to be reimbursed for any expense incurred unless prior authorization has been approved.  You can reach all officers through the general e-mail info@tulsaboxerrescue.net.  Refer to the TBRA tab for individual contact information.
  
 
Food could also be an issue as we don't know if he will feel the need to protect it, nor do we know his diet, and diarrhea is not uncommon.  We will be able to give advice if you need help.
 
PHOTOS & ASSESSMENT
Thank you so much; you are needed desperately, and you are greatly appreciated.  Keep in contact and don't hesitate to ask questions.  Please submit photos as soon as possible to info@tulsaboxerrescue.net; if you don't have the means to provide a photo, please e-mail the same address for help, and then complete an Assessment Form so that a complete and accurate bio can be written.  This assessment is located in the Owner Surrender tab, step 2.  We also want you to feel free to update information on your foster's page as regularly as you care to and send in new pics too.
 
Ready?  Set?  Here we go!

Fill out the foster app by clicking this link - Foster Application
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