Please click here for our Foster-To-Adopt Agreement; click here for our Adoption Agreement.
Better Days Rescue is the owner of the dog until adoption is finalized.
Please administer medications, if provided, in accordance with the accompanying instructions. If meds are prescribed for a protracted period, please let us know at least five business days in advance of the date the meds will run out.
If a medical concern of any type arises during the foster-to-adopt period, or if you have any questions, please immediately call your BDR contact.
Other than a life-threatening emergency, all Foster AND Foster-To-Adopt dogs MUST receive approval from a BDR representative for vet visits/procedures/diagnostics. Unless otherwise directed, BDR dogs must be taken for treatment to a BDR-contracted veterinarian. Please reach out to your BDR representative for scheduling assistance. BDR dogs often begin their re-homing journey with a specific veterinarian for a reason, and may need to continue care with that provider. Please ask your BDR representative or call your BDR contact for clarification.
You’ll need the following items to welcome your dog!
Food
No wheat, corn, soy, sugar, or seed oils. Limit or avoid starches entirely (chickpeas, lentils, potatoes - but sweet potatoes are good!) Avoid GMO ingredients and foreign countries of origin. Read ingredients and be aware that food companies change ingredients and recipes without notice! Know that recommended servings vary by individual product.
Be vigilant! Read Dog Food Advisor (sign up for recall notices and choose from five- or four-star rated foods). Read Truth About Pet Food for news on updated formulas and quality issues (you can sign up there as well). Limit fish products unless you’re certain they are properly sourced and do not contain high levels of dangerous metals.
Safety
Please print these six safety PDF’s and post inside your kitchen cabinet doors to read while you enjoy a cup of coffee. When you need it, there’s no time to read it.
Nutrition
Training
Outdoors
Preparedness
After adoption is final, we’ll gladly maintain a copy of your dog's current health records in the event they’re needed while you’re on travel or if your veterinarian is unavailable.
Puppy-specific Resources
Feeding the Large and Giant Breed Puppy
How to choose the best large breed puppy food and lower the risk of hip dysplasia.
Does your puppy drink tap water? 80% of tested dog foods contain high fluoride levels.
Prevent Angular Limb Deformities in Puppies
Beware of Bone Disease in Large Breed Puppies
Do you know what to feed your large and giant breed puppy?
Surviving Your Dog’s Teen Months
Adolescent Dogs - The Teenage Years
Please let us know what other resources you’d like to see here!