A temporary foster home takes in animals for short, usually pre-determined, periods of time (e.g., days, weeks). A temporary foster may be required: when a long-term foster goes on vacation when a long-term foster will not be available to care for their foster dog for a short period of time due to other commitments (work, […]
Manitoba Mutts matches each foster dog with the best suited foster home. Some considerations include how the dog behaves with children, other dogs and cats. We do not move dogs who are already in foster care as it tends to be stressful for the dog when they move around.
If you would like to foster, please fill out the Foster Application form. Does someone always have to be home? Most fosters work regular hours and participate in various activities. It’s okay for dogs to be alone for periods of time.
We will re-home the foster dog as soon as possible. Sometimes a foster dog has unanticipated behaviours after getting into foster care, or there are conflicts with other family pets. If you are able to wait a few days while we find a new foster home, this will avoid moving the dog more than necessary. […]
Sometimes a dog is adopted in a week or two, other times a dog stays in care for several months. We can’t guarantee when a dog will be adopted. What’s important is the foster dog has a loving home to live in until it is adopted. If you cannot commit to a long period, you […]
Having other pets in your home is fine and provides important socialization. Some dogs may not do well with other dogs, cats, or kids, so we place dogs that match your household.
