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Because BROOD always has a need for good foster homes, we do not encourage our fosters to adopt their foster dogs. We hope that the satisfaction one can get from seeing a foster leave for his new permanent home, and knowing the part you played in making it all possible, is sufficient to make you want to continue fostering. But we also understand that sometimes something special happens between you and the foster dog that makes you want to keep him. There is even a name for it - "Foster Failure." BROOD's policy on fosters adopting their foster dog was developed with both the foster and the adopter in mind. We want to be fair to both of you. Remember, there is a list of approved adopters, who have been waiting for that right basset to come along for them to adopt and fulfill their dreams of owning a basset. When you adopt your foster dog, you have essentially leap-frogged ahead of all those who have been waiting (some for a long time) patiently to adopt. Therefore if you think you want to adopt your foster, then you must contact the AND the IMMEDIATELY and declare yourself as an interested adopter of this dog. You must also submit an Adoption Application (even if you had also submitted a Foster Application earlier) but DO NOT send us a $10 application fee. IF THERE IS NO APPROVED ADOPTER WHO HAS ALREADY EXPRESSED AN INTEREST IN YOUR FOSTER DOG, you will be first in line to adopt your foster dog. You will be allowed to adopt your foster after you have had him for at least two weeks. You will be sent an Adoption Contract (PDF file requires Adobe Reader) to sign and return to BROOD with the adoption fee for the dog. On the other hand, if there is an approved adopter that has already expressed an interest in your foster, then they are first in line to adopt and you will have to wait until they have decided to pass on your foster. If you have any questions about this policy, contact one of the people above. |
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