AlisonA said:I think it varies depending on who you are fostering for. Some rescues will provide you with everything, including accommodation, some rely on you to provide accommodation. Some will insist on the bun going back to their vet for treatment (they may get a small discount at their own vet), some will let you take them to yours. Usually the rescue pays for vet bills and food etc, although often I think fosterers will happily pay for the food, hay etc themselves.
I foster for Eve, and it works pretty much that I provide the hutch (which I had anyway, I'm sure Eve would give me a hutch if I needed one to foster for her), and Eve gives me food/hay if I want it, and gives me the money for the vet bills. Buns that come to me are ones that aren't ready for rehoming for whatever reason - Nala came in too overweight to spay so she came here for a while to slim down, and now I have a baby who is not old enough to neuter. This just takes a bun off Eve's hands for a while, if it's not ready for rehoming anyway so no need for it to be there for viewings etc. The buns go back to Eve's vet for neutering but have seen my vet here if needed in the interim.
There's also some good information about fostering on the main RR site here: http://www.rabbitrehome.org.uk/fostering.asp
luvabun said:I'm a rookie at this fostering lark and to be honest, not sure that it's for me. It was lucky that Meghan went to a fabulous home quickly but I was getting very, very attached as she changed from a depressed bun to an inquisitive, lively one in my house - any longer with me and it would have been so hard to say goodbye. Rusty came to me as a foster but there was no way I was going to let her go anywhere as I was smitten straightaway. :roll: I take my hat off to peeps that can foster, give the buns the care and attention they need yet remain detached enough to say goodbye *bows*
The other problem I have with fostering is that I find it difficult to let the rescue pick up the Vet's bills when I'm having all the pleasure of the buns company....
Thumpinbun said:I have fostered for Jill (Honeybuuny) for the last year now. I provide the accommodation both indoor and outdoor and most of the food, although Jill does get me a bale of hay every now and again. Nearly all of the vaeterinary care is prrvided by Jills own vets, however in an emergency she trusts me to use my common sense as the welfare of the rabbit comes first.
Collecting foster rabbits is not a problem for us as I live fairly near to Jill and she has a key to my house to collect the rabbits when I am not at home.
For anyone thinking of fostering, I can only say that I do not regret for one minute phoning Jill and offering to foster for her. I find it very rewarding and have gained a very good friend.
Ange
Angie65 said:Thumpinbun said:I have fostered for Jill (Honeybuuny) for the last year now. I provide the accommodation both indoor and outdoor and most of the food, although Jill does get me a bale of hay every now and again. Nearly all of the vaeterinary care is prrvided by Jills own vets, however in an emergency she trusts me to use my common sense as the welfare of the rabbit comes first.
Collecting foster rabbits is not a problem for us as I live fairly near to Jill and she has a key to my house to collect the rabbits when I am not at home.
For anyone thinking of fostering, I can only say that I do not regret for one minute phoning Jill and offering to foster for her. I find it very rewarding and have gained a very good friend.
Ange
Hi - I have Alfie
Thumpinbun said:Angie65 said:Thumpinbun said:I have fostered for Jill (Honeybuuny) for the last year now. I provide the accommodation both indoor and outdoor and most of the food, although Jill does get me a bale of hay every now and again. Nearly all of the vaeterinary care is prrvided by Jills own vets, however in an emergency she trusts me to use my common sense as the welfare of the rabbit comes first.
Collecting foster rabbits is not a problem for us as I live fairly near to Jill and she has a key to my house to collect the rabbits when I am not at home.
For anyone thinking of fostering, I can only say that I do not regret for one minute phoning Jill and offering to foster for her. I find it very rewarding and have gained a very good friend.
Ange
Hi - I have Alfie
Hi, Alfie was my first foster bun, how is he doing ?