Do you have a special spot in your heart for large-breed dogs who need a little extra love and attention? Are you a "Unicorn" in the foster world (meaning your home is free of children, cats, and dogs)?! Would you jump at the chance to help dogs in need while they search for their forever home?! If this sounds like you, we have just the role for you!

Objective: Provide long-term foster care and implement behavior modification methods for large breed dogs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide [potentially] long-term foster care for a large-breed dog
• Implement behavior correction methods as needed and as instructed by HEA Foster Team and the Sanctuary care team
• Evaluate your foster dog’s personality and provide recommendations for ideal home environment
• Transport foster dogs to:
• The Adoption Center and/or Sanctuary for scheduled meet & greet and/or adoption appointments
• Vet appointments, if/when applicable
• Act as part of the "marketing" team to help get your foster adopted. This may include:
• Participating in meet & greets with the animal (helping to introduce them to potential adopters)
• Taking photos that showcase the animal and meet HEA’s brand standards
• Communicate regularly with the Foster Coordination Team to:
• Report any progress or concerns as it relates to the animal’s behavior/health
• Provide photos and updates for the animal’s biography
• On occasion, administer medications and/or provide care for minor illness
• Present a professional appearance as a representative of HEA when meeting potential adopters for appointments

Qualifications:

• An ideal living situation that includes:
• Space and capacity for a larger dog
• No children, cats, or dogs in the home, please!
• Willingness and ability to be trained on dog behavior and behavior correction methods
• Ability and willingness to commit to long-term fostering

Reports to: HEA Foster Team

Commitment: Fosters are a vital piece of these animals’ journeys, and these types of dogs may require months-long foster stays before they find their forever home. Our ideal fosters would be willing to commit to fostering an animal until he or she gets adopted (unless extenuating circumstances arise).

If you are interested in filling this role, or if you’d like to find out more, please email our Foster Coordination Team at foster@heanokill.org .