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FOSTER

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Fostering a dog isn't a lifetime commitment—it' a commitment to saving a LIFE.

 

​Fostering provides a temporary, loving home for a dachshund while they transition from a shelter or owner surrender to their forever family. Many dogs simply need a safe place to heal, decompress, and learn to trust again.

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Oregon Dachshund Rescue, Inc. specializes in helping senior, medically challenged, handicapped, and special-needs dachshunds. Many of the dogs we rescue have been at risk of euthanasia and may require additional medical care, rehabilitation, training, or socialization before they are ready for adoption. Foster homes play a vital role in giving these dogs a second chance and preparing them for successful placements. It is incredibly rewarding to know you played a part in saving these sweet dachshunds.

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Preferred Foster Requirements*:      

  • Retired, work from home or home most of the day.  Some exceptions can be made.

  • No same sex dogs in the household

  • No children under 12 years old in the home

  • No small animals such as hamsters and gerbils

  • Securely fenced yard

  • Willingness to socialize, train and help prepare the foster dog prior to adoption

  • Ability to follow all care instructions provided by Oregon Dachshund Rescue Inc.

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*Exceptions may be made based on the individual dog’s temperament and needs

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If you meet these requirements and are ready to make a difference, please complete our Volunteer Application. A Volunteer or Foster Coordinator will contact you as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience, as we are an all-volunteer organization and response times may vary.

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Our Foster-to-Adopt program allows you to get to know a dog in your home before making a lifelong commitment. By fostering first, the dog transitions directly into a potential forever home, reducing stress and helping ensure a successful match.

 

If you and Oregon Dachshund Rescue, Inc. determine that the dog is a good fit, you can proceed with adoption. If the dog is not the right match for your family or lifestyle, you agree to continue fostering until a permanent home is found.

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The same requirements and application process apply to both foster and foster-to-adopt homes.

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