<p>How exactly does it work? Do you pick the length of time you do it for? What is the proccess like?</p>
<p>This is going to vary wildly based on the rescue. Generally you foster the dog until it finds a permanent home. This could mean a week, it could mean forever. If you can only do it for a set length of time let the rescue know in advance and see if they will work with you. A temp foster home is still better than no foster home.</p>
<p>Generally you will have to fill out an application, and depending on the rescue you may have to send pictures of your home/yard, supply references, or pass a home check. If you’re renting they will also want to contact your landlord to be sure you can have pets. If you live with others (roommates, parents) they will probably also want to contact them.</p>
<p>Typically you will be responsible for the day to day expenses (leash, food, toys), but the rescue will pay for vet care.</p>
<p>Thanks so much! Great answer.</p>
<p>Do it. It’s one of the kindest and most rewarding things you can do.</p>
<p>IF you have the time/patience for it.</p>
<p>My former roommate ended up fostering a pair of cute puppies when I was living with her. She was also working full time and got a boyfriend soon after. It wasn’t uncommon for her to be out of the house from 7 Am-11PM, or sometimes she’d leave for work one morning and I wouldn’t see her until after work the next day. This means I ended up looking after the puppies an awful lot. Puppies **** everywhere. These puppies SCREAMED if they wanted attention. Late with dinner? Screaming. Get up to go to the kitchen? Screaming. Get up in the middle of the night to use the restroom? Screaming.</p>
<p>She had these puppies for six months and no one adopted them. By the time I moved out I was ready to kill both of them, and I love animals.</p>
<p>Think very carefully about doing this. If I were to do it in the future I’d happily do a long-term foster of an old, quiet dog. I am never going to have a puppy again.</p>