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Foster Information

Because fosters are a vital part of our rescue program, we can never have too many homes. If you think you might be interested in fostering, we want to talk to you and appreciate your interest!

We provide support for our fosters from start to finish - including food and vet care and a crate if you need it, in addition to training support.

Most of our goldens cannot be left alone for 8 hours a day, so foster must be able to accommodate that with their schedules and/or pet sitters.

Fosters must have a secured fenced yard attached to their home.

Our goldens cannot be left alone outside for any period of time, even if it's a great fenced yard.

Our fosters need to be able to get their foster dog to the vet and to various events. These occur primarily in Greensboro and Winston-Salem. There are typically only month.

One of of our greatest needs is for people who can foster heartworm positive dogs who are undergoing treatment for at least three months.

Our other great need is for fosters who can help with training and/or anxieties in our dogs.

Many times a foster will need to crate our golden until they learn about the golden's habits (chewing, anxious, potty training, etc.).

Because we often do not know the dog’s temperament, we accept fosters only if their children are over 5 years old.

Still willing and able? We appreciate you!!!! Please fill in the foster application below.

NOTE: This application is NOT for adopting! Please apply to adopt on the Adopt page if that's what you desire. While we are always in need of foster homes, we typically have a VERY long waiting list of approved adopters!

Foster Application

Please Note. This application is for becoming a Temporary FOSTER home, not for permanent ADOPTING! If you would like to adopt, please go to the Adopt page on this website! FOSTERS: Please note, with very few exceptions, we require our fosters to have a physical fence and no children under the age of 5. We also prefer fosters who are typically away from their homes less than 6 hours a day. Knowing this, are you still interested in fostering for TGRR?*
Are you considering adopting a Golden?*
Name*
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Email*
Phone*
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State Zip Code
Age*
The vets we use are primarily located in Greensboro and we need our foster to be able to transport their foster dogs to and from the vet for appointments. Given your location and proximity to Greensboro, is that something you feel you'd be able to do?*
Please provide the name, address and phone number for each veterinary practice your pet(s) have received care from in the last 5 years. With each veterinary practice listed, please include the pet's name(s) that has been seen at those practices. If either of the dogs listed are deceased, please indicate so.*
Type of home you live in*
Do you own or rent your home?*
Are there any pet regulations or limitations (e.g. pets over 50 lbs)?*
What type of fence do you have?*
Description of your fence (e.g. 5 foot privacy fence, link, wood, etc)
Overview of your home's features (steps inside, type of flooring - things that might rule out physical disabilities of the dog*
Do you live on or near a busy road*
Where will dog stay during the day?*
Where will dog sleep?*
How would you describe your family's activity level*
What sorts of activities will involve your dog?*
Please list the names and ages of the people who live in the home with you*
Ages of children who live with you part or full time or who visit on a regular basis (select all that apply)*
- No children
- Children under 5
- Children 6 to 12
- Children 13 to 18
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Ages of children who live with you part or full time or who visit on a regular basis (select all that apply)*
If you have children who live or visit you, are they comfortable with large dogs?
Have you crate-trained a dog before?*
Number of hours on a typical weekday that you are away from home*
If 6 or more hours, please describe your plan/process in place for exercising the dog while you are gone
Does anyone in your household have problems with pet allergies or dog hair?*
Are you willing to administer medicines (e.g. eye drops, ear rinsing) and keep dog groomed/brushed/nails clipped as needed?*
Check the major holidays in the upcoming months that you will be available to foster (not traveling)*
- Memorial Day
- Fourth of July
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- New Year
The length of stay for a foster is quite variable. Are you willing to foster a dog even if it means a month or more before we find the right home?*
Please list the pets you have, their breeds and their ages*
If you have dogs, please describe the personality of each one (e.g. submissive, dominant, playful, etc)
Please tell us about how you will exercise your foster dog (e.g. walks, going to park, etc.)
If you don't currently have a dog, have you ever owned one?
Have you ever fostered a dog before?*
What experience do you have training dogs?*
Do you have any experience with shy, fearful or aggressive dogs?*
How would you discipline your foster dog?*
Would you let your foster dog off the leash outside a fenced area?*
Why are you interested in fostering for TGRR?*
Are you willing to foster a special needs dog (e.g. heartworm positive, special medical needs)?*
Are you willing to foster a dog that isn't housebroken?*

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(336) 288-9944

Greensboro, NC

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