Foster
Fostering is rewarding
Fostering a dog is a lifesaving act that provides a temporary, loving home for Weimaraners, directly reducing kennel stress and euthanasia rates. As a foster family, you'll prepare dogs for adoption by teaching basic manners, improving social skills, and helping them transition from shelter life.
What fostering looks like
Couches, chew toys, and a new dog learning what safe feels like — most days, that's the whole job.
Change can be a challenge for our Weim buddies, just like it is for humans. Give them a chance to adjust, and lean on other fosters and coordinators for guidance. Check out the blog for helpful tips and tricks.
They're built like a sporting dog, and for sure they'll run and sometimes chase things — but that same dog might insist on a blankee and nap time on your lap.
Foster forms
These are the documents you'll need as a foster. Download the Foster Care Agreement and fill it out, then download the Dog Profile and Care Instructions and fill those out with your foster's information once you know them — those two don't require a signature, so they can just be saved and emailed straight to the Records Manager. Scan or photo the signed Foster Care Agreement and send that along too.
Questions about the forms or how they work? Contact Stephany Bierman at records@weimrescuetexas.org.