How to Foster

Fostering (n): encouragement; aiding the development of something; to foster (v): To bring up; nurture; cherish.

Fostering is a way to help a dog in need. A foster home is more than just a shelter for a homeless Lab. Foster homes provide socialization as well as daily interaction with people and other pets. In many cases, foster parents help their foster Lab adjust to the good life indoors and teach basic good manners to prepare the dog for a new home.

We have experienced volunteers who offer support to foster families should any questions or concerns arise. Veterinary care for the foster dog is provided by LFS.

Fostering should not be used as a trial period to determine if you want to adopt a dog permanently. Fostering is not a means of getting a dog for free. Please keep in mind that the ultimate goal of a foster parent is to prepare their foster dog for their new life with a loving family in a forever home. Fostering is a way to help a dog in need, not to help yourself go for a “test drive”.

Please consider the best interest of these wonderful Labs. Yes, we miss our foster dogs when they are adopted, but the joy and excitement of finding a forever home with that perfect family far outweigh the goodbye. If you are still not convinced, please read this article by Deb Carr: You Too Can Foster!

For additional information on fostering, please check out this website: https://www.fosterdogs.com . For the answers to the most fostering questions, see our Foster Q&A page.

If you are ready to foster, please fill out the form below.

Foster Home Application

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Is your yard fenced?*

If Yes, what type of fence?

Do you have children living at this house?*

If so, what are the ages?

How many adults in the household?*

Do you have any other pets?*

If YES, how many, what breed, gender & ages.

Are your pets spayed/neutered?*

If NOT, why?

Can you provide a Vet reference?*

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Would you be open to a home visit?*

Will your foster be allowed to be an indoor dog?*

About how many hours would your foster be alone in the house?

Do you have any experience with crate training/crate use?*

Do you have any experience with Labrador retrievers? Please explain.

Have you fostered a rescue before?*

Have you adopted a rescue before?*

Would you be willing to spend time housebreaking/teaching basic obediance?*

Would you be willing to bring your foster to adoption days?*

-Up to twice a month on Saturdays and remain with your foster lab during the hours of 10am to 2pm.

Why do you want to foster a rescued lab?*

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We always need help, so if you are thinking of ways to get involved just email us at labfriendinfo@gmail.com. Whether you are in the Atlanta area or beyond, we have something for you to do: marketing, events organization, dog transport, fostering, handling dogs at events, and more.