Foster Application – Gumtree Greys

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It is important that if you are taking on the responsibility of fostering a Greyhound, you must be prepared to invest the time in guiding the dog. Often these dogs have come from difficult backgrounds and will require time and patience to win them over. Many have only known life in a kennel, so a home is a very strange place and they will look to you for guidance.

Each foster dog is different; some may need your help with:

toilet training
learning to climb up and down stairs
learning how to walk on a lead
riding in a car
understanding how to get along with other pets and children
dealing with being left on their own
learning not to chew on household items.

Often greyhounds do not show their true personalities immediately, especially if they have been in kennels or other foster situations. PLEASE, be patient with the dog. Your foster dog may never have lived in a house before.

Everything will be new and strange. Imagine you have just landed from the moon and seen televisions, vacuum cleaners, glass doors and mirrors for the first time! Stairs are often new for greyhounds, requiring you to gently help them learn to navigate both up and down. Naturally it will take your dog some time to settle down.

Greyhounds can not be expected to eat a vegetarian or vegan diet.

If you are not prepared to invest the time required introducing these gentle dogs into a domestic environment, then we do not recommend fostering Greyhounds. We are available for guidance at all times and are only a phone call away.

Foster carers are covered by our public liability insurance.

We look forward to hearing from your regarding fostering.

Foster Enquiry

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Your Personal Information

First name*

Last name*

Email*

Phone

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Foster location address*

Suburb/city*

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Foster Location Information

Do you have children? If so what ages - must be over 6 yo

Do you have another dog/s? If so what breed / size / sex

Do you have a cat/s?

Do you have other pets we need to be aware of?

What are the work hours in your household? Please detail for each adult working

If you are a working household with no other dogs how many hours a day will the dog be on its own? Maximum 4 hours per day

Do you own your property or rent? If you rent we will require evidence of approval for a dog from your landlord.

Do you have fencing around your property? If so what height?

Will the dog sleep inside or outside at night? Our dogs must be able to sleep inside at night.

Are you familiar with greyhounds? Please summarise what you know about them and if you have had exposure to them

Why have you chosen to foster Greyhounds?

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Gumtree Greys acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first peoples and Traditional Owners and custodians of the land and waterways on which we live. We honour and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

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