Foster Information and Application

Below are the steps that take place for fostering. (They don't always go in an exact order.) Please note that each step takes a little time. Rest assured, we are working diligently to move things along as efficiently as possible.

1. Please be sure to complete a Foster Application online (see section below).
2. A Home Run Hounds representative will process your foster application.
3. If approved, we will ask you what your availability is to receive the dog. We will schedule the dog to transport to you. They travel in a van with professional animal transporters and make stops along the way to eat/pee, etc. Dogs are transported on dates/times offered by the transport companies with which we are affiliated.  We must schedule transport according to the transport company's schedule/availability. Transport costs are covered by the rescue. 
4. We will ensure that a veterinarian exam is completed prior to transport.
5. A few days prior to your foster dog's transport date, we will create a wish list so that our supporters can send wish list items directly to you. This includes, but is not limited to leash, collar, harness, dog crate, food, toys. Whatever is not purchased from the wish list will be sent to you by Home Run Hounds. 
6. We will perform a home check via Zoom/Facetime at an agreed upon day/time. 
7. Foster parents must download Foster Packet 1 and Foster Packet 2 from this webpage. See next section. These packets are for reading.  
8. Foster parent must electronically sign a foster agreement .  See next section.
9. The foster parent will pick the dog up from their transport drop-off site.  This is typically within an hour drive of the foster's home. 
10. The foster parent allows the dog to live in their home for either an agreed upon amount of time, OR until the pet is adopted.  The Foster Packets contain more information,