Fostering Archives - Manitoba Mutts Dog Rescue https://manitobamutts.org/group/fostering/ Dog Rescue Tue, 02 Sep 2025 22:47:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Where can I get more information about fostering? https://manitobamutts.org/faq/where-can-i-get-more-information-about-fostering/ Mon, 27 Oct 2014 03:58:32 +0000 http://manitobamutts.org/?post_type=faq&p=496 For more information or to apply to foster, email foster@manitobamutts.org

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]]> For more information or to apply to foster, email foster@manitobamutts.org

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]]> Can I foster if I don’t live in Winnipeg? https://manitobamutts.org/faq/can-i-foster-if-i-dont-live-in-winnipeg/ Mon, 27 Oct 2014 03:57:14 +0000 http://manitobamutts.org/?post_type=faq&p=494 Yes, as long as you can commute to Winnipeg to attend vaccine and vet appointments, and adoption fairs and events.

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]]> Yes, as long as you can commute to Winnipeg to attend vaccine and vet appointments, and adoption fairs and events.

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]]> Do you provide foster training? https://manitobamutts.org/faq/do-you-provide-foster-training/ Mon, 27 Oct 2014 03:56:08 +0000 http://manitobamutts.org/?post_type=faq&p=492 While we don’t have a formal training program for our fosters, we have support staff ready to help answer any questions and concerns our fosters have.

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]]> While we don’t have a formal training program for our fosters, we have support staff ready to help answer any questions and concerns our fosters have.

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]]> What is a temporary foster home? https://manitobamutts.org/faq/what-is-a-temporary-foster-home/ Mon, 27 Oct 2014 03:55:24 +0000 http://manitobamutts.org/?post_type=faq&p=490 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, […]

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]]> 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, family, etc.)
  • after we take in a dog, but before their long-term foster home can take them in

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]]> There’s a dog on the website I like – can I foster it? https://manitobamutts.org/faq/theres-a-dog-on-the-website-i-like-can-i-foster-it/ Mon, 27 Oct 2014 03:53:40 +0000 http://manitobamutts.org/?post_type=faq&p=488 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> What if I don’t have a fence? https://manitobamutts.org/faq/what-if-i-dont-have-a-fence/ Mon, 27 Oct 2014 03:51:46 +0000 http://manitobamutts.org/?post_type=faq&p=486 We prefer that homes have fenced yards, but this is not mandatory.

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]]> We prefer that homes have fenced yards, but this is not mandatory.

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]]> How can I become a foster? https://manitobamutts.org/faq/how-can-i-become-a-foster/ Mon, 27 Oct 2014 03:51:04 +0000 http://manitobamutts.org/?post_type=faq&p=484 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> What if the foster dog isn’t right for our household or we can no longer foster? https://manitobamutts.org/faq/what-if-the-foster-dog-isnt-right-for-our-household-or-we-can-no-longer-foster/ Fri, 24 Oct 2014 03:02:53 +0000 http://manitobamutts.org/?post_type=faq&p=456 We will re-home the foster dog as soon as possible, but remember, we are foster home based so we may not immediately have a new home available.  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 […]

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]]> We will re-home the foster dog as soon as possible, but remember, we are foster home based so we may not immediately have a new home available.  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.  If it is a safety concern, we will move the dog right away- most likely into boarding.  When possible, we will connect the foster homes to coordinate a pickup/dropoff.

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]]> How long would I need to foster a dog for? https://manitobamutts.org/faq/how-long-would-i-need-to-foster-a-dog-for/ Fri, 24 Oct 2014 03:02:13 +0000 http://manitobamutts.org/?post_type=faq&p=454 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 […]

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]]> 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 can still help! We also need temporary foster homes to take in dogs for shorter periods of time.

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]]> I have pets of my own. Can I still foster? https://manitobamutts.org/faq/i-have-pets-of-my-own-can-i-still-foster/ Fri, 24 Oct 2014 03:00:35 +0000 http://manitobamutts.org/?post_type=faq&p=452 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.

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]]> 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.

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