Duke's original name was John Wayne until his foster parents renamed him. He now lives with his loving new family near Kilmarnock.

Welcome

Thank you for your interest in becoming a GRREAT foster home. Foster homes are a vital part of SEVA GRREAT, Inc. The number of dogs we can take in is determined by the number of foster homes available. We are always in need of foster homes.

We know you will find that being a foster home is a rewarding experience. All of our foster homes have expressed a sense of satisfaction upon seeing their foster dogs adopted into permanent and loving homes.

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SEVA GRREAT provides all veterinary care necessary while in foster care, including heartworm and flea/tick preventative. Each dog has had a physical examination by a veterinarian. All of the dogs coming from SPCA's or an unknown background are placed in a separate quarantine kennel for 10 to 15 days and treated if necessary before being placed in foster homes that have other animals.

We ask that you provide the same care and love to your foster Golden as you would your own dog. We do require that the dogs not be "kennel dogs" and have as much house time as possible for proper evaluation of temperament and problems. You will need to keep the dog flea/tick free, administering any required medication and trim toenails and the hair on his feet. A SEVA GRREAT volunteer will be glad to show you how. 

Your primary job is to integrate the foster dog into your home, giving it love and limits. You will have the assistance of the Foster Coordinator and others to help you with any problems that occur.

If you have vacation plans, the Foster Coordinator will find the foster dog a temporary home until you return.

Once the foster dog is healthy, happy and secure, you will be asked to bring your foster dog to each Golden Day (our version of an open house) each month. Golden Day gives the public an opportunity to meet and ask questions about our dogs as well as to learn more about the Rescue. Arrangements can be made to transport the dog if you can not attend.

When an approved adoptive family is interested in your foster dog, they will call to set up an appointment with you to visit the foster dog. We ask that you bathe and brush your foster dog before the visitors arrive. Please tell them all the positive and negative things you have observed about the foster dog. Do not omit any behavior or medical problems the foster dog may have. Also ask questions to ascertain that they are the best match for your foster dog.

When an adoption has been approved, you will be given at least 24 hours notice to prepare the dog for adoption. Preparation includes bathing and making sure the dog a sufficient supply of any medications.   

Becoming A Foster Home

If you are interested in fostering, please download and return the Foster Application Form or call (757) 827-8561 and leave a message at box#1. Your call will be returned within 72 hours.

After your application is received, it will be assigned to one of our Home Visitor volunteers. This volunteer will call you and arrange an appointment to visit your home to discuss the foster program. Please be aware that it may take up to 3 weeks from the time you mail your application to the time you receive a call.

If fostering isn't for you, we're always looking for volunteers. There are other ways that you can help.