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Foster Responsibilities, Terms and Agreements

  1. Provide a safe, clean, and caring environment for the dog.

  2. Provide daily positive human contact and socialization. 

  3. Provide quality food, clean water, and exercise.

  4. Provide safe play objects or other effective forms of inanimate enrichment both in the home and in the primary enclosure.

  5. Provide daily, full-body physical contact with other compatible dogs, except where such contact should be avoided for good cause. This includes, but is not limited to, interactions with personal dogs, dog parks, or dogs of neighbors/family/friends.

  6. Assist with transport to/from community outreach, fundraisers, and adoption events, as your schedule permits. 

  7. Monitor any medical and/or behavioral problems and provide any medications as directed.

  8. Report any concerns/issues/updates on dog's personality and temperament to the dedicated point of contact.

  9. Complete any personality and health documents provided by the coordinators when requested.​​

​​All fosters and co-fosters must be at least 21 years of age. Albert's Dog Lounge takes all reasonable care to screen animals for foster care placement, but makes no guarantee relating to the health of an animal, behavior, or actions. As a foster, you understand that you will receive foster care animals at your own risk and can reject or return any animals for which Albert's Dog Lounge has asked you to provide care. You indemnify and hold Albert's Dog Lounge free and harmless from all liability arising out of any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, action, judgment of every kind, and description which may occur to or be suffered by you, members of your household, or any third parties by reason of activities arising out of this agreement.

Dogs on a Bench

Foster Overview

Fostering senior and special needs dogs is a deeply impactful act of compassion that transforms lives. These remarkable animals often face the harsh reality of being overlooked and abandoned, yet they possess an incredible capacity for love and connection. By opening your heart and home to them, you not only provide the specialized care they desperately need, but you also become a beacon of hope, demonstrating that every life is valuable and deserving of a second chance.


Your decision to foster these dogs can inspire others to see beyond age or disability, revealing the profound joy and companionship they can bring into our lives. Each foster home helps create a ripple effect of kindness, enabling shelters to rescue more animals and fostering a community that cherishes every soul. Together, we can build a future where every dog, regardless of their circumstances, finds the love and support they deserve.

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