FOSTER WITH GREY FACE RESCUE & SAVE A LIFE

Muffin / Grey Face Rescue

Foster volunteers are the heart of our program – we couldn't do what we do without these dedicated hands. THANK YOU for stepping up to help. In the end, our requirements are simple: a love for animals, a desire to help find forever homes for some truly amazing dogs and the commitment to take part in activities that help accomplish that goal.

As a Grey Face foster, it will be your responsibility to love, feed, play and exercise your foster animal but most importantly, give them a second chance. To be considered as a foster, you must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older.

  • If you rent your home, you must have consent from your landlord to have a dog.

  • Have all dogs in the home (age 6 months or older) spayed or neutered, unless there are medical or extenuating reasons for not doing so.

  • Have all dogs in the home up-to-date on vaccinations.

  • Agree to have a home visit done by one of our volunteers. The volunteer will need to see the areas of the home where the dog will be allowed and also visit with family members and current pets

  • If renting, have approval to foster dogs and be aware of any breed or size restrictions.

  • We do not limit our fosters to living within a certain radius to our main office in St. Cloud, MN, however, we do require that all of our fosters come to St. Cloud to pick up their foster animal and use one of our approved veterinary clinics in either: Minneapolis, St. Paul, Woodbury or Sartell.

     Please read the FAQ prior to applying to foster. This will answer and clear up several common questions.

    If you are interested in fostering a Grey Face animal, the first step is to fill out a Foster Application (link below). Our foster team will contact you via email to set up a phone interview and a home check.

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Have questions about fostering? Please email our Foster Team at foster@greyfacerescue.org or check out answers to frequently asked questions below. Just click on a question to view its answer.

We try to match a foster dog to the best home and living situation for the dog. If you prefer a particular size dog, energy level or breed, or if you need a dog that is good with children or other pets, we do our best to meet that criteria.  

There is minimal cost to the foster. Grey Face Rescue pays the cost of all veterinary care, food, and other supplies the dog may need.

We cannot make any promises regarding how long a particular dog will be in your home. Please consider this carefully before applying to foster, as we make very effort to avoid moving a dog repeatedly so we don't create more stress on the animal.

We have found that foster homes are the best judge of what kind of home is the best fit for their foster dog’s particular needs. You will be involved in the screening process of potential adopters so we can find the best home for the dog. 

Yes! We definitely allow this. We ask that foster homes let us know immediately of their decision to adopt their foster dog, as we may need to contact other in-process applicants. We also require foster homes to submit an adoption application, which may be processed, to determine if you are a suitable home for adopting the dog. Foster homes are also required to pay the usual adoption fee.

To be a Grey Face foster, you must:

  • Live in Minnesota. We are a 100% volunteer-run organization and distance from our St. Cloud base is a factor in how quickly we can process your application. We consider applicants from throughout the state, but if you live outside a 30-mile radius from St. Cloud, please allow us a bit more time to get to you!

  • Have all current animals in the home up to date on vaccinations and spayed or neutered. Exceptions may be made for medical reasons as stated by a veterinarian and we will require proof of that recommendation. Thank you for understanding our mission to reduce overpopulation.

  • Be patient! You are required to give your foster dog 72 hours to adjust prior to "giving up." Snapping and biting situations are exceptions. Some dogs may also be adopted quicker than others, but we promise to work hard for all of them to find the perfect forever home!

  • Attend at least one adoption event a month.

  • Have your foster animal on a leash when outside at ALL times, unless you have a fenced-in yard.

  • Exercise your foster pet adequately. Foster dogs are expected to have daily walks.

  • Be willing to drive your foster pet to vet appointments at one of the approved vet clinics we work with in the St. Cloud and/or Twin Cities area.

  • Give your foster pet medication if needed, on time and in the correct dose.

  • Post weekly updates and photos to our Facebook Foster Community, including the dog's likes, dislikes and behaviors. Be willing to also share photos of the dog interacting in your home on your personal social media accounts.

  • Supervise your foster pet at all times. When no one is at home, the dog should be baby-gated or crated if needed for safety.

  • Your home needs to be adequately cleaned and prepared for your foster. We may deny your application to foster at any point if we feel your home is not prepared for your foster.

  • Must be willing to pick up their foster from our Grey Face Rescue facility on an intake day scheduled by the Grey Face Rescue team (most often on Monday evenings).

  • Fosters are also responsible for picking up supplies from our Grey Face Rescue facility or coordinating transport for supplies by posting in the Grey Face Rescue Facebook Army Group.