Dog Fosterer

Canine Partners
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Canine Partners are looking for caring family homes to provide pre-planned care for holidays, emergencies, rehabilitation and rehoming for dogs in training, partnership, change of career or retired dogs waiting for their forever home.

By volunteering, you will:

Be a valued member of our Charity
Know that you are integrally involved in the care and training of a dog that will change the life of a person waiting for their Canine Partner
Benefit from the companionship and enjoyment of having a dog in your life without lifelong commitment or costs associated with dog ownership
Meet like-minded people

What we require from you

The primary Fosterer must be 18 years or over.
If you are a dog owner, you can have two pet dogs of suitable temperament. Your pet dogs will be assessed as part of the home assessment. They must be over 18 months of age.
At home for most of the day or around office hours
Access to own transport to travel to vet appointments
Reside in a house/bungalow/ground floor flat with a dog-friendly secure garden (non-shared)
To maintain the dog&rsquo;s health, welfare. With support and training, to recognise behaviour/health concerns, report them immediately to your Canine Partners staff support
Settling your foster dog into a new home requires time and patience, from them and you. It can take a while for them to feel completely relaxed. The settling-in period will be different with each puppy/dog.
Keep in touch with your staff point of contact with regular updates. The dog in your care remains under the ownership of Canine Partners.

Support and Training

Induction process which includes submitting of information form, telephone interview, home visit, training, and handling sessions
We allocate a Canine Partners trainer/staff point of contact as your first point of contact
Receive regular training, resources, and other essential information via your trainer. This may be in the format of physical copies, digital, webinars or in person
No previous dog ownership experience is needed, but you must meet the criteria listed above to be considered
Pre-approved payment of expenditure such as mileage
Invitation to join our Official Canine Partners Community Facebook Group

To apply, click the ‘apply’ button (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator via email or phone.

If you haven’t heard back within five working days, please first contact the organisation using the provided details, and check your junk or spam folders just in case. If you still need support, feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow at info@volunteerglasgow.org.

After applying, the Voice Team contacts you with more info and may invite you to an informal chat. If selected, you’ll receive a full induction and details about training and next steps.

Experience required

• Aged 18 or over
• Previous dog-handling or pet care experience is desirable but not essential
• Access to a secure, dog-friendly home environment
• Availability to be home regularly throughout the day (especially for younger dogs)
• Willingness to follow training plans and guidance from Canine Partners
• Patience, consistency, and a calm, caring attitude
• Access to transport for vet visits, training sessions, or handovers
• Reliable communication with Canine Partners staff regarding th

Travel details

Canine Partners maintains a Scotland-wide volunteering network, which includes speaker opportunities and is supported by their Scottish community team. Volunteers will be speaking to groups in and around Glasgow as part of that regional programme.