FOSTER FOR NCBR

About Fostering

Our foster homes are our most important resource, without them we could not continue!

As a foster-based organization without a physical facility, we cannot carry out our mission of saving boxers without our team of amazing foster families.  As a foster family, you are a bridge between a life in jeopardy and a life fulfilled.  As if saving a life were not in itself enough, you will surely find a new best buddy in your foster dog, and an extended family among your fellow NCBR volunteers.

Why should you foster?  It’s fun!  It’s free.  And, most importantly, it’s a temporary commitment with a lifelong impact.

NCBR Provides

  • Veterinary care
  • Medications (monthly preventative, and others as required)
  • Crate
  • Food
  • Vacation coverage
  • Training support
  • Mentorship
  • Transportation assistance
  • Screening of adoption applicants
  • Marketing for your foster dog
  • Temperament testing of dog prior to placement

Foster’s Responsibilities:

  • Providing a clean, safe, and caring environment
  • Monitoring your foster dog’s physical and mental wellbeing
  • Collaborating with NCBR in finding your foster dog’s forever family
  • Acting as an advocate for your foster dog and a representative of NCBR when meeting potential adopters

Foster Home Application

Are you ready to foster a dog in need? If so, please apply today!

Do senior boxers hold a special place in your heart? Apply to foster a senior dog today and make sure to choose “YES” on the foster home application to open your home to a senior boxer in need!

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Reasons to Foster

  • Every boxer you foster is a life SAVED!
  • All vet expenses are paid for by NCBR
  • Food, bowls and crates can be provided by NCBR if requested
  • Mileage on your vehicle used while transporting to vet, events, etc., is tax deductible
  • Seeing your time, love and dedication pay off in the faces of a happy family and boxer is… PRICELESS!