Foster
MWCR always needs foster homes in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and surrounding states. Foster care is an essential part of most rescue organizations and is the most effective means of assessing rescued Collies, ensuring their good health, and instilling basic house manners and obedience. Most Collies are in foster care for a limited time - several weeks, perhaps - but occasionally longer-term foster care is necessary, too.
Many rescued Collies are younger adult dogs, often between the ages of two and five, surrendered because they've become "too big," "too rambunctious," "stubborn," etc. - all of which indicates lack of effective training when the dogs were puppies. Other rescued Collies are older dogs who are wonderful household companions surrendered because their owners no longer have time for them or are moving to a place that doesn't take dogs or cannot afford necessary veterinary care. Foster homes provide the love and care the Collies need, along with good food, toys and treats, and medical care funded by MWCR.
MWCR's Foster Home Application is a legal contract between the foster home and MWCR. MWCR is the official owner of all foster Collies, paying for medical care and, occasionally, assessment by a behaviorist or work with a trainer. Foster homes treat the Collies as members of their families and foster the Collies long enough to understand the best environment for each dog's eventual home placement.
In order to foster a collie for MWCR you must:
1) Be a current member. For the purposes of our liability insurance, MWCR requires its foster homes to be MWCR members. If you are not yet a member then please click here to fill out a membership application form
2) Complete this application form.
3) Agree to personal reference checks, a veterinary reference check, and a home visit by submitting the form.
After we receive your application, a volunteer will contact your references and you will be contacted to set up a home visit. Your application will then go to our foster home coordinator for approval. Once approved, you will be invited to join MWCR's Yahoo email foster group, which is the means by which you will receive notification when Collies need foster homes. If you have questions concerning submitting the application, please contact us.