Foster homes are our MOST VALUABLE RESOURCE. Without reliable foster homes we are not about to do the work of rescuing and rehoming border collies in need. On average. TDBCR takes in 1-2 of every 5 dogs that ask for our assistance. That means that for every 5 dogs you see in our rescue program, as many as 25 other dogs were denied because we had no space for any more dogs.

Fostering a dog can be a very rewarding activity, but it can also be a challenging one. It can be hard to manage a new, strange dog in your home, and it can be very difficult to say good bye. However, you have the unmatchable experience of knowing that your efforts saved a life, and brought together a dog and a new person in undeniable joy.

Please read more about fostering for TDBCR below. If you want to be a part of our efforts, please email us! We look forward to meeting you and working with you as we work hard to rescue and rehome hard working dogs.

Can I foster for TDBCR if I've never owned a border collie?

Maybe! We sometimes have easy, no issue or laid back border collies or mixes come into our foster program. These dogs would be ideal for someone with no border collie experience, or no fostering experience. However, we don't always know what's coming down the pipeline, so you should be prepared for anything in your foster dog.

Can I foster for TDBCR if I have young children?

Usually not, unfortunately - very often our dogs come with minimal or no history and we cannot guarantee that the dogs will be child-friendly or even child safe. If you have small children in the home, it might be better to wait until they are older, or until we get in a dog that is known to be good with children. This is for your childrens' safety, as well as the dogs'.

I am looking to adopt a dog - can I foster for TDBCR to try out several dogs until I find one I like?

We encourage new foster homes to not think of fostering as a situation where they can easily acquire a new dog. Fostering is really about the dog's needs more than it is about your needs. We have guidelines for fostering, and guidelines for adoption, and they are not always the same thing. Please email us for more information about our fostering and adoption policies.

Do I get paid for fostering a dog?

No. Fostering a dog is a volunteer activity. All of us at TDBCR are volunteers and receive no monies for our efforts.

What if my TDBCR foster dog gets sick or injured? Am I responsible for the vet bills?

With some exceptions, absolutely not! TDBCR is responsible for all veterinary bills incurred by foster dogs. However, there are some situations where this may not be the case. Please email us for more information about these exceptions.

Do I get to choose the new home for my TDBCR foster dog?

TDBCR has an adoption coordinator whose job it is to screen potential homes for your foster dog. However, your input is always valuable and we work with our foster homes to find homes that everyone is happy with.

For more information on fostering for TDBCR, please email us to schedule a home visit and to learn more about our program.