looking into fostering a pup (what should i ask the potential foster's owner?) Thank you all for being so helpful with answering my questions! I have a few more ... First of all, I've gotten in contact with a woman who is looking for someone to take care of her 2 year old Yorkie for 3 months ... this was the description of the position: "I am looking for a foster home for three months for my 2 year old healthy, potty trained yorkshire terrier. My fiance and I have taken a job that would not allow us to take care of him. Our hearts are broken, and we are very desperate.We want him to go to a loving home- no backyard needed, just TLC and three walks per day. We can supply food, treats, toys, and pay for the cost of grooming and veterinary visits(he is up to date)." I would love to do this for the experience and for a companion. Plus, it will hold me over from buying my own little Yorkie ... and allow me to find the perfect pup. I am supposed to call this woman back. Do you have any suggestions for when I call? Things to ask? Things to be be concerned about? Another concern I have is the temperature of my apartment. It is kind of hot in my apartment, so I was thinking of keeping the pup in the bathroom while I am in school during the day ... is that cruel??? There is a lot of room in the bathroom to run around (probably more than my bedroom actually, I will have to rearrange things) and it is much cooler than my bedroom. I will be home after a few hours and can walk with him and turn on the fan in my bedroom when I am home. If this is a horrible idea, I guess I will have to keep him at my boyfriend's while I am school (3 days a week) where it is cooler ... but I will miss him overnight :( |
Oh My! You should watch out for falling in love ;) Besides that, why only 3 months? I would ask her that also if there is a possibility it would be longer, is there a contract stating she will be back for him? I know these sound pessimistic but this sounds like an odd situation to me. Also, how will you be able to contact her should he need vet visits, etc. Is she giving you a 3 month supply of items he will need, or leaving you with money? Also, the bathroom is a good idea, lots of people do that for safety reasons. It sounds like you would be the perfect foster mom for him! Your apartment allows pets right? Good Luck and keep us posted ;) |
Wow that is awesome! I fostered my Cat before my Boyfriend and I decided to adopt her! It's hard to not fall in love with them! I think what your doing is great. I think that bathroom is a good idea! let us know what happens if you do decide to foster the yorkie! |
Well I have to talk to my roommate. It's a weird situation because she has a cat that can roam the house (I'm NOT a cat person ... so I usually keep my door closed). I figure a small dog won't matter (especially if I keep my room closed off), but I was going to ask her first if I could keep the pup there for a few months. The cat is also really loud sometimes, this is a dumb question ... but how loud are Yorkies? I hear they don't bark very much ... (compared to other dogs) but I'm sure its also something to consider regardless of where I decide to keep the dog (apt or boyfriend's place). Yeah I should ask about the food/vet/etc. and see if we are going to do a contract for the care. That's a great suggestion... thank you. I haven't called her back yet because I knew that I would probably say YES no matter what the situation was. I need to know the right questions to ask before I fall in love with the IDEA of having a Yorkie. I am just lucky I got away from the Yorkie at the pet store ... I don't know how I managed that! I never knew I had such restraint!! |
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Sounds like you will make a great Foster Mom. I have to tell you it will be hard when your job is done. We tend to fall in love with these babies. When you talk to her, make sure your name is on her vet file, and it is open for your use. Just in case you need to go, some places will make you pay the bill, and then you have to get the payment from the owner. Good Luck, and Please keep us posted. |
Sugar's Mom: Did you put a thread in the Health Section on Bathrooms? I think that is really good advice, because you are right, a lot of people have their babies in their when they are gone. I'm sure some of them have no idea about the toxic risks. :thumbup: |
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Jenn, since you are not already experienced with Yorkies in your home. I don't know who said they do not bark a lot..they can and they do frequently. Leaving a Yorkie in a room with walls that can be chewed thru is not a good idea. An Xpen is what I use and set it up in the kitchen where there is no carpet. The pen folds flat and you can set it up as smaller if you want. What I would suggest you do is give it a trial week-end or such so you can see how it might work out and learn the special care that Yorkies need as part of their daily care.. You will need a very well-thoughtout agreement that will allow you to make decisions about the dog and its care-grooming vet care, and such. What would they expect you to do with the baby if you had an emergency or wanted/needed to go out of town.. What if the cat should scratch the Yorkie in the face/eye, etc. What would your responsibility be? Can they sue you if they say you did something to their dog? I am listing a lot of things, but these are things that need to be addressed BEFORE any commitment is made.. |
something else to consider for your sake and your roomates is that regardless of potty training the dog CouLD still mark. and i remember seeing a thread on who should pay if the pup damages sitter's property. not to be pushy but you should get a signed agreement on this one. i have had to leave edgar in the bathroom my 5 (almost 6) year old uses. there is no shower curtain (check the rod. is it spring or attached to the wall?) to pull down. we put all the "tub toys" and shampoo in the sink. but we did forget the soap. edgar took a tiny nip but apparently didn't eat it. they love toilet paper. put it away!! for your own sanity. O! and if you have cabinets you should make sure to close them securely. i saw that dogs can actually learn to open them. |
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