Many thanks to Austin Pets Alive!, who created the original documents that many of these resources were adapted from.

Meet the Team!

Our Foster Team is comprised of unique and expertly skilled individuals who are here to not only save lives, but make sure you have a seamless fostering experience. Check out who's who!

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Fundamental Foster Resources

Dog Foster Handbook

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Foster Bite Protocol

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Foster Flash Classes
(short videos for fosters)

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Overnight & Field Trip Handbook

English | español

FAQs for Rescue Placements

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Foster Resources
from Best Friends Animal Society

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Canine Body Language

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Dog Foster FAQs

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Foster Q & A Videos
from Austin Pets Alive!

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Dog Foster Dos and Don'ts 

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Levels of Emergency

English | español

 
 

Medical Support

Demodectic Mange in Dogs 

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Parvo Watch Agreement

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Distemper Agreement

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Quality of Life Scale

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Distemper Handout

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Ringworm Handout

English | español

Heartworm Handout

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Sarcoptic Mange Handout

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Behavior Support

Bringing Home a New Dog

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Curbing Backyard Nuisance Behavior

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House Training Adult Dogs

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Jumping Up- Adult Dogs

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Tie-Down Exercises

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Canine Behavior
(1 hr. video)

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Destructive Chewing

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Introduction to Cats

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Mouthing- Adult Dogs

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Time-Outs

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Canine Enrichment

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Dog-to-Dog Introductions

Basic | Advanced

Introduction to Defensive Behavior

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Nothing in Life is Free

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Videos by APA!'s Behavior Team

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Crate Training

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Fearful Dog Behavior Handout

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Introduction to Resource Guarding

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Separation Anxiety

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Pregnant Mamas and Puppies

Fading Puppy Protocol

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What to Expect When You're Expecting (Foster Puppies)

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Puppy Basics

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What to Expect When Your Pregnant Foster Dog is Expecting

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Raising Puppies WITH a Mom

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Raising Puppies WITHOUT a Mom

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