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Fostering
Question:
Can you limit your fostering care to emergency circumstances only? Such as hurricanes, floods, tornados?
Answer:
We don't make demands on our foster homes - they can foster as much or as little as they like. If you
prefer only to be available for natural disasters or similar emergencies, you can do that. You'll be placed
on the fostering email list once approved to foster and you can volunteer in any situation or for any horse
you feel comfortable with.
Question:
Can I use my veterinarian to treat the horses I foster or must I use a vet approved by the rescue?
Answer:
You can use any vet you like to treat the horses you foster. You must, however, get pre-approval for
all veterinary work. For non-emergency work, you may get approval by emailing the President or
Foster Home Coordiantor. For emergencies, contact the emergency contact person.
Question:
If the fostered equine dies, who is responsible for the animals disposal?
Answer:
The rescue will cover the cost of disposal. We may need your assistance locating disposal options.
Question:
In an emergency, who makes the decision to have the animal put down in an extreme medical situation?
Answer:
BEHS'
Euthanasia Procedure Policy states that in a life-threatening emergency the foster home should
attempt to contact the emergency contact person for euthanasia approval. If the foster home cannot
reach any of the listed emergency contacts, he or she shall attempt to contact an officer or director
for approval. If he or she cannot reach the emergency contacts, an officer, or a director, the foster home
may authorize euthanasia if the attending veterinarian feels the equine needs to be euthanaized immediately
to prevent suffering. The foster home must then either email or call and leave a message for the
emergency contact person within four hours.
Question:
What is the average turnover time for an equine in foster care?
Answer:
There really is no average time. Some horses are with their foster homes only a few weeks while others
have stayed with a foster home for years. Generally horses with severe behavioral problems stay in foster
care much longer than those with physical problems that can be fixed.