Foster
K9 Coop is not a kennel. Our organization relies on a network of volunteers to offer temporary housing for a rescue dog awaiting adoption. These foster homes enable the dog to be treated as a family pet so they can socialize and become well mannered so they can easily be integrated into the appropriate permanent home.
K9 Coop remains responsible for all costs of the dog being fostered. This includes pre-approved veterinary care, spays and neuters, microchips, shots, and any other specialized medical care or training. Should the foster require assistance, K9 Coop will also pay for food from an approved distributer, assist with the costs of training, crates, collars, toys and any other ancillary items required.
To learn more about fostering, please Fostering FAQ.
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Fostering FAQ
What does K9 Coop provide?
Can I foster-to-adopt?
What kinds of issues may come up with foster dogs?
How can I help my foster dog get adopted?
What are the requirements to foster?
In order to become a foster family with K9 Coop you will need to satisfy the following requirements:
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Must be over 18 to apply.
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Complete a Foster Family Application
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Pass a background check. This background check includes verifying with your veterinarian that all pets in your home are healthy and up to date on vaccinations
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Complete a home visit by a foster-care coordinator
Foster families should reside within one our from Atlanta. Special considerations and exception are considered.
What are the responsibilities of the foster parent?
Foster families are responsible for providing a loving, stable environment. These responsibilities may include
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Basic Training: house breaking, walking on a leash, crate training, etc.
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Socialization: interactions with other people, children, pets, going for outings and car rides
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Adoption Events: we encourage our foster families to attend or provide transportation of the dog to our adoption events.
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Meet & Greets: participating or transporting the dog to meet prospective adopters.
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Providing Behavioral Information: Notifying us of the behavioral issues and describing the general personality of the dog will help us best match the dog to the appropriate home.
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Medical Care:
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Promoting and Advocating for the Dog: this may include taking photographs and videos of the foster dog or providing short biographies of the dog describing who they are, their personality, and endearing traits.
While food is not required, we do request that foster families provide the dog with the food of their choice. Any expenditures made for the dog are tax deductible.
What does K9 Coop provide?
K9 Coop will provide a leash, collar, crate, and medicine or preventative treatments. All pre-approved veterinary appointments are paid for by K9 Coop. If the foster family needs additional assistance, such as being supplied with food, K9 Coop can arrange extended assistance. All expenses for your foster are tax deductible.
How long will I need to foster the dog(s) for?
The duration of foster care can range from one day to several weeks. Generally, most dogs will find permanent placement within two weeks.
What types of dogs need foster homes?
As a foster based rescue, all of our dogs that are at-risk of euthanasia need to find a foster home.
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The types of rescued dogs that benefit from foster care include:
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injured or ill dogs that are undergoing medical care until they have recovered and ready for adoption
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well – adjusted pets that have started to experience “kennel stress”
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Dogs that need emotional rehabilitation and a family to teach them to trust again after abandonment and cruel treatment
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Pregnant or nursing dogs that need care until the puppies are weened and ready for adoption