A copy of this policy will be given to all foster carers and must be completed with the relevant details
The health, safety and welfare of our foster dogs is our top priority. Dogs should be checked
continuously throughout the day and interactions with each dog are recorded on the daily record
sheet for the first few weeks.
1. Check to ensure that the dogs are feeding and drinking normally,
2. Undertake a health check as agreed with UK Spaniel Rescue
3. 1st Daily Dog Walk
4. 2nd Daily Dog Walk
5. Access to external garden for at least 20 minutes
6. Dog is defecating and urinating & behaving normally
If there is concern for the health or safety of a dog more frequent observations maybe undertaken
and recorded separately to the daily observation sheet. The date and time of every check should be
listed, and notes made on the observations (temperament, behaviour, vomit, diarrhoea, lethargy etc)
and the decisions made on next steps e.g. make further observations in an hour, move to isolation,
contact a vet, and the staff member or members who have made the decisions.
Enrichment activities are essential for a dog’s mental wellbeing. Daily enrichment for dogs will be
undertaken which is tailored the individual dog’s needs. This includes;
·Human interactions such as ‘play time’ or grooming activities
·Interactions with other dogs
·Two 20 minutes walks per day (as a minimum!)
·Opportunity to spend time the garden
·Puzzle feeders
·Access to a variety of dog toys
If you believe your dog requires treatment by a vet, please contact UK Spaniel Recue, except in
emergencies. We will take advice from the Vet and make the decisions based on the health and
welfare of the dog. If euthanasia is recommended, on humane grounds by the Vet, UK Spaniel Rescue
will not unnecessarily prolong the suffering of dog.
As a foster carer for UK Spaniel Rescue, we expect you to administer all medicines according to the
instructions of the Vet. All medication is to stored safely away from the dog.
All new dogs are to be closely monitored, especially in the first 48 hours to ensure they are able to decompress and to allow time for the dog to settle in.
Contact numbers for UK Spaniel Rescue:
Trustees:
Andrea Phillips (Lancashire) – 07935 652999
Lisa Regan (Lancashire) – 07718 173039
Caroline Lewis (Powys) – 07738 715195
Babs Kinnear (Inverness) – 07828 812009
Your foster co-ordinator is:
Your designated behaviourist is:
The person responsible for this policy/procedure is: Andrea Phillips
This policy has been approved by the Board of Trustees
Policy approved date: 22nd October 2024
This policy is reviewed on an annual basis by the Board of Trustees
Next review due: October 2025