Fostering?

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Since beginning our search for Ludo, and especially after talking to Ludo's foster mum I've been considering the option a little bit but was wondering how a few things worked?
What sort of requirements are generally needed to foster?
Do fosterer's need to pay any vet bills etc if treatment is needed or is that covered by the main rescue?
Could a foster pig use the same floor space/run area that my boys do without causing any fall outs/trouble? Obviously would never put them in the same area at the same time though!

I wouldn't take on anything right this minute, and it'd only have to be single boys as if I had a pair I'd never give them up and we only have a spare 100 cage so not big enough for two. And wouldn't want girly smells upsetting my guys either!
 
Great that you are looking at Fostering. It is very rewarding.
Firstly any rescue should cover the costs of any veterinary fees, you would usually have to speak to them first if treatment was needed unless an emergency.
The cost of keeping them I.e food, veggies and hay can also be supplied by the rescue but many fosters tend to keep them out of their own pocket.
Cages and runs would normally be supplied too unless you have one.
As for the run space, if you have boars and sows it would not be a good idea for them to use the same run area due to the risk of boars been able to smell the sows and causing a fall out.

Fostering pretty much has the same requirements as adoption and a home check and suitable accommodation will be required .
 
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We foster for a rescue and as @rosie and bramble say in their post applies. It is indeed a very rewarding experience and sometimes it's hard to return them to the rescue... but over time we have learned that bringing a foster piggie into our home and seeing that piggie become confident and relaxed around us is reward enough..

Lisa & Ali..
 
I foster( none in residence at present) and find it incredibly rewarding. My first two were girls on "pregnancy watch" and when they turned out not expecting they were rehomed. Getting a shy, scared or underweight piggy and helping them get used to human contact, giving them tlc etc. and being able to tell prospective adopters all their likes and dislikes is so useful to rescue centres. Yes, you get attached.... I cry every time one goes "home", but people keep in touch and send photos!
 
Thanks for the info, all sounds promising!
 
I'm in awe of anyone who fosters. Widget was a foster but we soon filled in the adoption papers to make it permanent. The best thing to do would be to contact your local rescue and discuss their foster requirements with them.

Good luck.
 
Not all rescues foster our or like fostering out or are welcoming unknown people to foster for them, as a lot of trust is needed - which needs time to build up through other support for the rescue like help with fundraising etc. It can also widely differ how much of the cost they can provide; don't necessarily expect to have all expenses covered or cages provided. What you can do depends very much on the rescues within your patch.
 
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