Fostering is a fabulous and rewarding way to share your love, help a little fur friend heal, and socialise them in preparation for adoption. Fostering saves lives and is vital in the rehabilitation and rehoming program. By removing unvaccinated animals from the clinic environment, their immune systems are more robust, their social skills are better, and the love they give you is unconditional.
Anyone! It’s perfect for ex-pats who may not stay in Bali indefinitely, as well as residents who want to help the animals of Bali. But of course, you need the approval of your landlord and have a fully fenced and secure yard.
Foster caring is a unique experience and different from adopting.
The Foster Carer’s obligation is to provide adequate food, water, safe shelter and kind treatment for the foster dog at all times. It is imperative you have a fully fenced and secure yard, do not use cages or chains or allow free roaming. Mission Paws’ible does not foster dogs to people residing in kosts or guesthouses.
The Foster Carer is not the legal owner of the foster animal but its guardian for a period of time. This period of time is set by you. Following this, the adoption procedure will begin.
Mission Paws’ible ensures animals are healthy or on a successful treatment plan before they are available for foster care; however, we cannot guarantee there are no underlying, dormant or pre-existing issues. You are responsible for monitoring their health and wellbeing, and we provide any necessary support and medical assistance your foster dog requires.
This is a thorough outline of what is required. We don’t mean to sound too strict, but the health and welfare of our rescued animals are paramount. It will also help us both through this process if you can follow the guidelines.
Although training isn’t essential, we believe (and know) it’s a great aspect of fostering as it enhances the dog’s experience of living in a home environment. It gives our dogs a great advantage of adoption over non-fostered dogs.
Toilet training also makes your pup more adoptable (and your life easier!). When they have finished a meal or are awake and begin sniffing, take them to where they are to toilet; when they do so, reward them with a treat and lots of praise. They’ll learn soon enough, so please don’t punish them if they don’t get it right. They need time to learn.
You can also teach them to walk on a lead and accept a collar. Please understand that “sniffing” while walking is how dogs explore their environment and is part of their enjoyment of the journey. Patience is required! Due to Bali’s heat, a few short walks rather than one long walk is recommended.
Please note, only walk your pup in public after they are fully vaccinated (second vaccinations are complete). In Bali, Distemper and Parvoviruses are prevalent, particularly in beach areas. If an infected dog defecates and your pup comes into contact with it, they can contract the virus. Both viruses have no treatment beyond supportive measures such as infusing a drip and assisting the immune system in coping. Our only weapon is vaccination. Parvovirus, in particular, can live off the host for one year given the right conditions. This means a parvo-infected dog’s poo infects that patch of ground for a year.
Mission Paws’ible advocates for a carnivorous diet for their foster dogs.
Nutritious food is paramount for a healthy dog, both inside and out.
Feed twice a day – morning and night. Always have a large bowl of fresh water available.
Mission Paws’ible will provide the following depending on requirement and availability:
At the end of your foster period, please clean and return all items for recycling.
Due to the recent rise in rabies cases across Bali, we urge all current foster carers to be pre-vaccinated for rabies. The World Health Organization (WHO) standard for people is now two injections over a one-week period.
When animals are vaccinated against rabies, it is still possible that exposure may have occurred prior to vaccination. If an animal is incubating rabies, they may develop symptoms at any time. There is no reliable way to test live animals for rabies.
For this reason, please be aware and vigilant about looking for possible signs of rabies in animals under your care.
Rabies is spread through animal bites or transfer of saliva from an infected animal to open wounds, into the eyes, nose or mouth.
Take care to avoid being bitten. Do not let animals lick you on the mouth, in the eyes, in the nose or allow saliva to come into contact with open wounds or broken skin.
The rabies virus does not always present the same symptoms in every animal. If you notice any behaviour out of the ordinary, including any of the following, contact us immediately.
In the event that you are bitten, and your skin is broken, follow WHO protocols as follows:
More detailed information about rabies here: FACT SHEET
Please note that although Mission Paws’ible is responsible for the medical care and vaccinations of the animals, we do not take responsibility for fosters’ own personal vaccinations, nor any potential post-exposure treatment.
By virtually signing below, you acknowledge that you have been informed of the risks and post-exposure protocol and that you agree to take full responsibility for your own vaccinations and any necessary treatment in the event of a bite.
Further information can be found here:
Frequently Asked Questions
ANZ
BSB: 013396
Account Number: 419686726
SWIFT: ANZBAU3M
ABN: 75628379500
BNI
Account Number: 0982421443
SWIFT: BNINIDJA
AHU-AH.01.06-0040943
BANK OF AMERICA
Account Number: 229059471076
Paper Electronic: 063100277
Wires: 026009593
Routing Number: 063100277
EIN 81-2989148
Join The Ultimate Su’Pawt Squad, our community of monthly donors, and help us continue to save lives.
Mission Paws’ible Charity PTY LTD is a registered Australian Charity with DGR accreditation. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible.