Fostering for New Zealand Chihuahua Rescue

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Thank you for your interest in fostering for us! 

Foster carers save lives and are the absolute backbone of our organization. Without reliable foster carers we cannot take in any dogs, as we do not have a physical Centre. We have to turn away dogs needing our help if we can't place them, as there are limited foster carer spots!

How Do I Become a Foster Carer for NZCR?

Interested? Great! It's easy to apply, simply:

• Download and fill out the application form  and forward the signed application (with photos of your backyard) to our email. If renting - please provide landlord consent.

• We also need clear photos of the backyard, fencing, boundaries, entries and exits so that we know the home will be safe for foster dogs.

• Once we have received the completed application and attachments from you, we will then make contact with you to discuss the next steps!

Although it can be hard work at times, you will receive the full support of the NZCR team and it is a very rewarding experience. 

What Do We Provide?

Anything needed to foster! 

Food, flea/worming, beds and bedding, toys, enrichment items, treats and chews, leads and harnesses, crates and pens, steps, baby-gates, and all the vet care or training appointments are invoiced to the trust! Whatever our foster dogs (and carers) need - we can provide! You provide the love, safe home and nurturing to ensure they thrive.

• Based in Christchurch (or within 20-30mins) close to our team, dog trainers, vets and physio.

• A healthy and safe environment for the foster dog. Including a small fenced in backyard. Foster dogs are often overwhelmed and may attempt to flee so they need somewhere safe to toilet.

• Unfortunately, as rescue dogs can be unpredictable at times, we cannot accept families with children under the age of 5 years old.

• You provide the love, safe home and nurturing to ensure they thrive! We also have a supportive foster team, vets and Animal Trainer to assist or advise you as required.

• Enough free time required to successfully observe and assist a foster dog - Sorry this does tend to rule out full time (out of the home) workers! Those working part time or from home 2-3 days per week, please do contact us!

• Be able to make the commitment to being a foster parent for an undetermined amount of time, as we never know how long dogs will be in care for!

* It is ideal if you have your own transportation to and from our vet, physio and any other required appointments for your foster dog in Christchurch or Canterbury, however, we can assist in this regard if you meet the other requirements.

* Your dogs should be up to date with vaccines and flea and worming treatments. Please also ensure you have the appropriate Council licensing for an additional dog on occasion!

I Have Questions About Fostering!

Please review our "Foster FAQ" at the below link. If your query is not noted there, please feel free to email us!