AFG are often seeking dedicated, experienced foster carers for greyhounds and lurchers and very occasionally other breeds.

Please let us know if this is something that would interest you and a home check will be carried out by one of our representatives.

Where a dog is seeking a foster home AFG will take into account children and other animals in the family as well as your work and holiday commitments etc.

A dog identified as suitable for a particular foster home will be introduced to the carer who will be expected to sign a Foster Agreement form.

The animals bedding, coat, collar (including identification tag), lead, bowls, grooming equipment and food will be provided by AFG. The cost for items paid for by the carer will be reimbursed by AFG.

Veterinarian appointments will be at a time arranged between AFG and the foster carer that is suitable for both parties and the cost for treatment will be covered by AFG.

Essentially fostering is about looking after a dog as if a family pet, so the animal becomes familiar with being part of a family and is socialised until such time a permanent home is found.

Length of foster care can vary from a few weeks to several months and when AFG wish to introduce the dog to a prospective forever home, collection of the animal will be at a time convenient for both AFG and the carer.

And yes, many foster carers become attached to their dogs and want to adopt them permanently. That is why we are often looking for new carers!

Please note: we prefer our foster homes to be within a maximum 40 mile radius of Norwich and often for there to be another dog in the home for company.