So You're A Foster, Now What?

Thank you for fostering with The Maggie Society!  You truly are the bridge for these dogs to find their happily ever after!  Without you, we wouldn't be able to function!  

Haven't taken the leap yet?  Do it!!!  We always need fosters.  Only available for a weekend?  During school breaks?  Overnight? As needed?  No worries, there's always a need.  Click on the button below, and complete your application.  Yes, it's very detailed! But the more info we have, the better we will be able to match your home with a foster who needs the TLC you can give!  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a loving home for a foster dog and treat your pup as part of the family, indoors of course!
• Keep collar and ID tag on your dog or puppy.
• Always use the orange slip lead when walking your pup outside of a fenced area.
• Encourage crate training by placing your puppy in the crate you are unable to entertain or watch or at bed time. 
• Help your foster establish eating and potty routine to make the transition to a furever family smoother.
• Interact with your pup and when possible, socialize pup to help them become comfortable around other people.  
• Bring foster pup to vet night if due for visit (on Tuesday evening, time TBA) 
• Give medications such as dewormer, flea/tick/heartworm prevention, as prescribed by Dr. Borst
• Bring foster pup to meeting with potential adopter(s), adoption events, etc..

Supply Check List

• Orange British Lead
• Collar
• ID Tag
• Crate
• Dog/puppy food
• Puppy Pads
• Water bowl, food bowl 
• Toys (chew bone s, chew toys)
• Bed (dog bed, blanket or towels)

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Other items considered helpful include:

• baby gate
• corral (for three or more puppies)
• training lead 
• a roll of vinyl flooring that can serve as barrier between floor and puppies if setting up a corral arrangement

Foster Thread
We use Facebook Messenger to set up what we call "foster threads". Threads are comprised of several people who act as support for our fosters. This is a great resource for asking questions and getting insight from others who have fostered lots of dogs and puppies. Other people may be added or deleted depending on their roles. Some members may be writing bios, doing adoptions, transporting your foster dog, vacation fostering for you, etc... Please use this tool to post questions and provide photos and information about your foster. In the event of an emergency, post your information with SOS. It's always helpful to tag Laurie Robl Brumfield, but if you forget, someone will answer your question or notify her! While it may seem easier to directly message a fellow foster with your questions, it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to communicate on the foster thread as it eliminates the risk of miscommunication and provides a timeline for our vet.
You can also contact Laurie Brumfield by phone 252-292-6305.

About Vet Night
​Vet Night is held at the Maggie House, usually on Tuesday nights. Dr. Borst volunteers her time to examine new intakes and provide care for dogs in the program. When bringing your dog to Vet night, you will be given an "appointment" time. If you have HEALTH CONCERNS about your foster, please post this on your foster thread so that they can see Dr. Borst if deemed necessary. If you have UNVACCINATED puppies, it is important to not handle other puppies due to possible disease transmission. CARRY puppies into the building, rather than allowing them to walk on the ground and DO NOT place puppies on the FLOOR. Sick puppies can CONTAMINATE the soil/floor which could be potentially deadly for others. Remember, as hard as it may be, avoid touching other dogs and puppies without sanitizing in between. REMEMBER-Requested supplies may be picked up on TUESDAY night as well as any meds that are due for your foster dog. Those who cannot PICKUP ON TUESDAY should pick up no later than WED.