Organisation: Canine Partners

Location: Aberdeenshire, Invernesshire and Ayrshire

Hours: We ask that you look after a dog full time in your own home, however, the duration of stays could vary from a couple of days to a few months

Remuneration: Unpaid with full expenses

Description: What we require from you

*The primary Fosterer must be 18 years or over.
*If you are a dog owner, you can have two pet dogs of suitable temperament. Your pet dogs will be assessed as part of the home assessment. They must be over 18 months of age.
*At home for most of the day
* Access to own transport to travel to vet appointments.
* Reside in a house/bungalow/ground floor flat with a dog friendly secure garden (non-shared).
* To maintain the dog’s health, welfare. With support and training, to recognise behaviour/health concerns, report them immediately to your Canine Partners staff support.
* Settling your foster dog into a new home requires time and patience, from them and you. It can take a while for them to feel completely relaxed. Settling in period will be different with each puppy/dog.
* Keep in touch with your staff point of contact with regular updates.
* Understand that the dog in your care remains under the ownership of Canine Partners.
* Majority of the dogs you would foster would be current partnered dogs, retired or withdrawn dogs.

Support and Training

* Induction process which includes submitting of information form, telephone interview, home visit, training, and handling sessions
* We allocate a Canine Partners trainer/staff point of contact as your first point of contact.
* Receive regular training, resources, and other essential information via your trainer. This may be in the format of physical copies, digital, webinars or in person.
* No previous dog ownership experience is needed but you must meet the criteria listed above to be considered.
* Pre-approved payment of expenditure such as mileage
* Invitation to join our Official Canine Partners Community Facebook Group

Find out more and apply: https://caninepartners.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/foster-a-dog/