Want to change a Cavalier's life forever?

Foster Home Responsibilities
Aside from regular day-to-day care (feeding, grooming, exercise), the responsibilities of a foster home may include:

• Basic training (house training, walking on leash, sit, down);

• Behavior modification (to correct problems such as barking, jumping on people, dashing through doors);

• Socialization (overcoming cases of extreme timidity and separation anxiety);

• Temperament evaluation (determining whether the Cavalier is good with different types of people and other animals);

• Medical care (dispensing medication, taking the dog to vet appointments);

• ....and of course plenty of playtime and snuggling.

"It's all about the dogs"
Foster families are not alone in dealing with the quirks, behaviors and needs of Cavaliers they have taken into their homes. Volunteers, foster families, and adopters can share information, ask questions and stay informed via an adopter group on Facebook. "It's all about the dogs" and everyone involved in GCCR is willing to help.
 
Assisting in the Adoption Process
When dog is medically cleared and the foster family determines that the Cavalier is ready to be placed with an adopter, the foster family participates in finding a permanent home.

• Foster family sends the GCCR Communication Coordinator recent photos of the Cavalier plus a Personality Profile to the Placement Coordinator describing the Cavalier's needs and behaviors.

• Placement Coordinator and foster family together review adoption applications and home visit reports, looking for that special home that will serve the Cavalier's individual needs.

• The foster family discusses personality and certain medical information with selected possible adopters, asking if they are interested in meeting the Cavalier. Prospective adopters will have the opportunity to meet the dog in a home setting, either in the foster or in the applicant's home.

• If the adoption goes forward, the Adoption Contract is sent to the prospective adopter. The foster family obtains a signature on the Contract, confirms payment of  the Adoption Fee, and sends the completed paperwork to the Secretary.

• Foster parents may be asked to bring the adoptable Cavalier to an event such as a meet and greet, pawty, or other event as needed. Events are a great way to expand the Cavalier's socialization and to invite individuals to apply to adopt, and to enjoy the companionship of dedicated people who love their wonderful Cavaliers.

• GCCR pays for all medical care, routine or otherwise, for a foster Cavalier. Foster families usually contribute the costs of the Cavalier's food, but can be reimbursed for special foods due to medical needs.

 
What to do if you're interested?
Complete the Foster Application. You will receive an acknowledgment from GCCR.