Foster Application

Welcome to the very rewarding job of becoming a Black Tie Boston Rescue foster parent. We thank you for your interest. We could not save Boston Terriers without the extreme dedication of our foster families. THANK YOU!

We have created some required practices that foster families must follow, including:

Spay/Neuter: BTBR requires foster homes to have all of their own pets spayed or neutered. BTBR also requires pets of the foster home to be current on recommended vaccinations. We understand there are circumstances which preclude vaccinations or surgeries. If you have a pet with unusual circumstances that cannot be spayed/neutered or vaccinated for special reasons but still want to foster, please contact the BTBR Foster Coordinator. We will require a letter from your veterinarian explaining the circumstances. Even then, we may not be able to place a particular foster dog in your home because of the risk of pregnancy, disease, etc.

Heartworm Tests: BTBR requires a foster’s personal dogs be heartworm tested at least once per year or any time there is doubt regarding status, e.g., a missed pill.

Marketing for Adoption: As a foster, you need to take an active role in getting exposure for your BTBR foster dog to facilitate the dog's adoption. This includes attending adoption functions in your area. BTBR is also responsible for facilitating adoption by providing marketing opportunities. The BTBR team will make every effort to assist our foster parents in accomplishing this critical task. Electronic means will be used to their utmost capacity to help network BTBR foster dogs (Facebook, Pinterest, Petfinder, BTBR website, courtesy postings, etc.).

Fenced in Yard: Foster families must have a fenced in yard or a plan for providing regular exercise for their BTBR foster dog who must be on leash at all times. If you have an electronic fence, you will not be allowed to foster or adopt from BTBR unless you also have a physical fence that passes the home inspection. (We will say it now--electronic fences alone do not keep out other dogs, nor do they ensure that a dog remains within the confines of the fence. Batteries die, allowing some dogs to “game” the fence. And, some dogs have higher pain tolerance and will, if tempted by something, withstand the shock and leave the yard).

Foster Duration: BTBR requires that foster homes maintain custody of the assigned BTBR foster dog until adoption is complete. There is no pre-designated timeframe or duration associated with fostering, but a two week minimum can be anticipated. Foster families need to make a potentially lengthy commitment.

Age Requirement: Foster applicants must be 21 years of age or older to foster a BTBR dog. Special circumstances will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. 

Foster to Adopt: BTBR foster families are given priority in deciding whether to adopt their BTBR foster dog. If you determine that you wish to adopt your BTBR foster dog, please notify the BTBR Adoption or Foster Coordinator. The adoption contract will be emailed to you for online submission.

We appreciate your interest in BTBR and look forward to working with you!