What is a foster carer?
When you open your home to fostering a dog, you take care of him or her as if they were your own. It can be for an agreed period of time, or open ended. Sme dogs are in foster homes just days, others for weeks, and some are there for months and more.
We can provide all the dog will need during their time with you – from beds to food, to vet care and toys, to leashes and bowls, we have it covered.
Below are some dogs who need a foster home in Bansko or the surrounding towns. If you can help, then please get in touch.
Becoming a foster carer
We rely on good people to open their homes or gardens for local dogs in need. Whether the dog just needs attention and nurturing, or has an injury and need a quiet, safe space to recover, a home environment will help them so very much on their journey.
To be considered as a foster carer :
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- If you rent your home, you must have consent from your landlord to have a dog.
- All dogs/cats in your home must be up to date with vaccines, and neutered should the foster dog not be.
- You must be open to having a home visit from a Bansko Street Dogs representative. We will need to see the areas of the home where the dog will be allowed, and also meet with family members and current pets.
- You agree to stay in contact so that we can assess the dog and their changing needs whilst with you.
Bansko Street Dogs is a volunteer organization. We will review all foster & adoption applications as soon as is practicable, so we ask you to be patient when waiting for a decision. If you have questions about applying to be a foster carer, please contact us.
Location of foster carers
Most of our dogs are fostered in Bansko and the surrounding towns, but we are open to looking at foster carers elsewhere, so just ask.
We do not transport dogs to other countries for foster care, but occasionally we may have a dog that cannot stay with their family. In these instances we will look for a foster home in the country the dog is already residing in, usually the UK, so that the dog can get the loving care and attention they need whilst we try to find their forever home.