Fostering a basset hound is one of the most rewarding things you can do.
As a foster parent, you give a basset hound a safe place to heal, feel secure, and get ready for their permanent home. You’ll observe their personality, help them build confidence, and make a real difference in their life — one snuggle at a time.
What Fostering Looks Like
The purpose of a foster home is to provide a safe, loving environment while we evaluate each dog’s behavior around other pets, children, and in different settings. You’ll get to know your foster’s personality, temperament, and quirks — and that information is invaluable in finding them the perfect forever home.
Many of the dogs in our care need a little extra help — house training, managing separation anxiety, overcoming shyness, or learning basic house manners. Fosters aren’t expected to handle serious behavioral issues; we have professional trainers available for the more challenging situations. All information gathered during the foster period is shared with our adoption coordinators, who work closely with you to find the right adoptive family match.
What We Provide
SBR covers the cost of all veterinary care as directed by our medical coordinator, prescription food if needed, and monthly heartworm, flea, and tick preventatives. Fosters provide food, water, a safe environment, and plenty of love.
Please note: This is not a foster-to-adopt program.
Fostering Requirements
- Must have a fenced yard
- No children under 6 years old living in the home
- All other dogs in the household must be spayed/neutered, current on vaccinations, and on heartworm prevention
- Must have previous basset hound experience
- Must have a vehicle available for dog transports
Foster Home Responsibilities
- Sign a Foster Care Agreement outlining your responsibilities.
- Provide food, shelter, and a safe environment for your foster dog.
- Submit regular updates, along with photos and videos, to help us better understand your foster’s progress.
- Take your foster for routine and emergency veterinary care if needed.
- Be prepared to house train and crate train your foster if required.
- Notify SBR immediately of any health concerns and work collaboratively on addressing medical issues.
- Notify SBR of any behavioral challenges and be open to working through them.
- Be willing to attend obedience training classes or work with a trainer if necessary.
- Meet with potential adopters and provide feedback on whether you think they’d be a good fit for your foster.
- Acknowledge that the foster dog is an SBR dog, not your own.
- Be prepared to relinquish your foster dog to a qualified adopter when a suitable match is found.
Thank you for your dedication and commitment to helping these dogs find their forever homes!
Ready to open your home to a basset hound in need?
If you meet the requirements above, please complete the Foster Home Application below. Our Foster Coordinator will contact you within a few days of receiving your application. Thank you for your willingness to help basset hounds in need!