BROOD always has a need for good foster homes. Many bassets come to us who have been starved, neglected, beaten or abused. Some bassets were given away because they were "too big," "too old," "shed too much," or have been replaced by newer pets or even furniture. Some have had beloved owners die. Even physically healthy and well looked after dogs are often emotionally distraught and confused by the loss of their former homes.

BROOD can usually find homes for all our bassets, but it takes time! We want to find the perfect family, so that our dogs will not suffer yet more traumas in the future. This is where foster parenting comes in.

As a foster parent, you will be asked to make a commitment to providing a temporary home for several days or weeks, during which time BROOD will be looking for the perfect, permanent adoptive family for the dog. BROOD will pay all medical charges for the basset while in your care. You will be asked to provide food, love, and emotional support for the basset during this crucial transitional time. In addition, you'll give us feedback about the dog so that we can ensure a good match. You may also need to administer medications, or give special loving attention.

Nothing is more rewarding than to take in a sad, lonely, despondent dog and see him or her revive, and turn into a loving and happy pet. When he leaves for his new permanent home, you will have the joy of knowing the part you played in making it all possible. And perhaps - to take in your next foster dog!

To see if fostering is right for you, please read through this information.

• Frequently Asked Fostering Questions
• Foster Application Form (online form, complete to apply to become a foster home)
• Foster Care Agreement (pdf file - requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader)
• Foster Dog Report (online form, to be used for new or updated foster dog reports)
• Foster Dog Biography for Website (html form, copy and email to diane_mcmanus@hotmail.com)
• Foster House Visit Report (online form, to be used when visiting a potential foster home)
• Vet Check Form (form to be printed out and submitted with vet bills for foster dogs)
• Foster Dog Photo Information (info about getting good photos onto the website - required reading for foster homes)
• Policy and Procedures for Adopting Your Foster Dog

The foster home is the most important link in the rescue process. Good foster homes allow us to properly match a dog with a prospective home.

If you are willing to make a real difference to one or more of our homeless dogs, please contact usby filling out the Foster Application Form today. Got questions? Email us or call us at 866-710-9476 (toll free).