Can I foster a dog at Grandma's with my dogs? What about vaccinations?

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Hi! I was just wondering: I really want to foster a dog, and my Grandmom, who lives right down my street said we probably could, but I have two other dogs and I'm not sure how they would get along. Also, I'm not sure about vaccinations, etc. My Grandmom is almost always at my house or me and my dogs are at her house, so they would see each other all of the time. Do you think this is a good idea? I just really want to help more dogs, and my parents said I can't adopt another.

Christie Long, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would recommend you carefully investigate the organization that is fostering the dog you wish to have at your grandmother's house. Make sure you ask them whether the dog will be fully vaccinated and dewormed, to ensure that your other dogs aren't exposed to any diseases. Also consider whether you will be able to spend sufficient time with this foster dog in order to take care of it, train it in basic behavioral commands, etc, if it's living at your grandmothers. I think it's awesome that you want to help more dogs, but since this sounds like a pretty complex arrangement, and your parents don't really sound like they're on board with your plan, maybe you would be able to help animals easier if you volunteered your time at a rescue or shelter.

Can I foster a dog at Grandma's with my dogs? What about vaccinations?

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