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RFSC's Foster Program
RFSC accepts dogs from owners who can no
longer keep them. Space is limited, and our first priorities are
Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers. We take other
breeds as space allows. Owners who wish Retrievers and
Friends to
find new homes for their dogs are asked to sign a form to release the
dog to our care. The dog stays in a foster home until a new home is
found.
Many people ask how we select homes
for dogs available. The following criteria must be met before an adoption is
completed:
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Each potential family must
complete an adoption application.
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A volunteer will
visit the family's home to inspect the yard and fence. The
volunteer also verifies the information on the application, and
makes sure any pets in the home are well cared-for.
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Each member of the family must
agree to the adoption.
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The family home must be
appropriate to caring for the particular dog, including a secure,
fenced yard.
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The family must agree to allowing
their new dog indoors, and make him or her part of the
family.
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As appropriate, the family must
be willing to take the dog to obedience training.
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The family must demonstrate a
commitment to their new dog, and be prepared to care for him or her
for life. Of course, if for some reason the adoption is not
successful, the dog is returned back to RFSC so that we may find
him or her another home.
Many people ask how long it will take
before their dog is adopted. The length of time varies with each
dog. Older dogs usually take longer to find a home, and we
typically have several applications waiting for younger,
purebred dogs. We do not rush to adopt dogs into their new
homes; we carefully screen each applicant, and wait until the
right home is found to match the needs of the dog. We DO NOT put dogs to sleep or euthanize them simply because it
takes longer than planned to find a dog a home. We
have on occasion had dogs several months prior to finding a
family appropriate for the individual dog.
If you need help finding your dog a
home and would like us to consider accepting your dog into our foster
care program, please complete the following form and push the
"submit" button when finished.
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