Thank you for your interest in becoming a HURRAH foster parent.
We are looking for COMMITTED foster homes so please take the time to honestly answer the following:
Do you have the time, energy and perseverance to help a dog in need? Your foster dog WILL be with you for several months in order to successfully complete our rehabilitation and training programme. If your dog fails to meet the boards expectations then they will need to retake the training and socialisation courses. This could take a minimum of 2 months per iteration of training!
We cannot move dogs at the drop of a hat due to holidays or a change of heart, good foster homes are few and far between.
As with all rescue dogs, there maybe some behavioural issues at the start. We aim to support you through these challenges by signing you and your rescue dog up to the Dog Guru’s Basic Obedience Class. Dog Guru currently provide training at 19 different Auckland locations so we’ll be sure to find one that fits. Do you have the time and discipline to attend these classes and reinforce the training methods taught?
We have access to Doggy Daycare facilities. Your foster dog will need to have completed two or three Dog Guru classes and MUST have approval from the instructor to be placed into the daycare environment. Do you have the means to transport your dog to daycare?
HURRAH will see to the dogs every medical, training & supplies need; however you may need to travel in order to receive these services and/or goods. Do you have access to suitable transport?
We know this sounds like quite a tall order but we promise you’ll find the experience hugely rewarding. We were so taken by our volunteer work with dogs that we decided to set up a rescue charity of our own!