FOSTER CARE

Become a Wayward Horse Foster Ranch

Foster homes are at the heart of the Foundation.  They open their homes and their hearts to house needy equines.  Some foster homes help rehabilitate starved equines while others work with equines who have training problems.  Foster homes show their equines off to prospective adopters - and when their foster horse is adopted, they open their hearts for another. 

We almost always have a waiting list of horses needing placement into foster care. Each horse is unique, and, depending on the horse's recent neglect, requires special attention in specific areas. Some just need love and companionship.

Do you have the room, the skills, and especially the heart to help?

If you would like to foster, you agree that you will be responsible for all bills entailed with the upkeep of the animal. Your costs associated with it may be tax deductible (check with your accountant). Unfortunately we are unable to reimburse the costs at this time. We do require your commitment to keep the animal in a secure place, with shelter, proper feed and exercise, wormed and vaccinated and hoofs trimmed every 6 to 8 weeks. We can supply the wormer and we can vaccinate (we do NOT reimburse these expenses but can do it ourselves).  You understand that if the horse needs emergency medical attention, you will have to provide it at your own expense.(Each of these cases will be will be evaluated for reimbursement, depending on the cause and reason) The horse must be available to be viewed by possible approved parents. (No one else will have access to your address or phone number, we will contact you first to get your approval before letting them contact you.) You will have full use and enjoyment of the horse. You will have the opportunity to be the adopter (1st choice), at a very, very low adoption fee. If the horse is adopted out, you may be asked to take another one soon after. We would love to have you join us as a Foster Parent, and we will work with you in any way we can as you work with us.

• Foster Ranch Application