Transparent Foster Boarding with Partner Shelters | Dog Lovers World's

Transparent Foster Boarding with Partner Shelters

From intake to adoption—fully compliant and crystal clear. Our partner shelters provide licensed, safe kennels; DLW coordinates, the shelter holds custody. One upfront payment, clear agreements, full transparency.

Clear agreements Single payment to shelter Shelter custody DLW coordination

How it works

A clear 6-step process with defined responsibilities and tracked payments.

1

Request

Fill the form or message us on WhatsApp with dog info, urgency, and needed days.

2

Kennel check

We verify shelter availability and daily rates.

3

Agreement & docs

Sign the Foster Boarding Agreement between volunteer and shelter. DLW coordinates.

4

Payment

Single payment to the shelter (includes DLW coordination fee). The shelter then recognizes DLW’s fee.

5

Dog intake

The shelter receives the dog and assumes custody for the entire foster period.

6

Adoption/Exit

Periodic updates. Exit towards adoption or return to owner/rescue.

Roles & responsibilities (contracted)

Shelter

  • Hosts the dog in its licensed kennels and assumes custody.
  • Manages daily care (hygiene, controlled outings, basic socialization, adoption).
  • Issues invoice/receipt to the volunteer for the boarding amount.
  • Recognizes DLW’s coordination fee as agreed (DLW invoices the shelter).

Dog Lovers World’s (Coordinator)

  • Facilitates communication volunteer ⇄ shelter and coordinates the process.
  • No direct custody of the dog and no medical responsibility.
  • Receives a coordination fee from the shelter.

Volunteer

  • Agrees on duration and rules with the shelter.
  • Pays the shelter the total indicated amount (tracked payment).

Financial & legal transparency

No under-the-table payments: clear paperwork, tracked payments, distinct roles.

Payment flow

  • Volunteer/Rescue → Shelter: Upfront payment for the foster boarding period. Shelter issues invoice/receipt.
  • Shelter → DLW: recognition of the agreed coordination fee (DLW invoices the shelter).
  • Payment methods: bank transfer/Stripe/PayPal. No cash. Processing fees disclosed in the estimate.

Minimum documents

  • Microchip/ID and ownership records (or current status declaration).
  • Medical/vaccination booklet when available.
  • Contact details of the reference person.
  • Signed Foster Boarding Agreement and privacy notice.

Requirements for dog intake

Docs & info

  • Microchip/ID (or statement of current situation).
  • Medical booklet if available.
  • Reference contact (phone & email).

At intake

  • Health status.
  • Diet/allergies, habits, antiparasitic therapy.
  • Initial photo and notes for transparency during foster period.

Legal, tax & operations – FAQ

Is DLW responsible for dogs in foster boarding?

No. DLW acts as a coordinator between volunteer and shelter. Custody and operational responsibility lie with the shelter.

Who issues the invoice/receipt?

The shelter issues the invoice/receipt to the volunteer for the single payment. DLW does not invoice the volunteer: DLW invoices the shelter for the coordination fee.

Is this a regular boarding service?

No. It’s a temporary foster boarding aiming at care and socialization towards adoption. Shelter rules apply.

How do you handle privacy and media?

With a dedicated privacy notice and media release: updates (photos/videos) are shared on agreed channels, respecting privacy.

Need a quick chat?

WhatsApp: +39 375 786 1337
Email: [email protected]

Mon–Fri 9:30–18:30 (CET). Urgent after-hours? Text on WhatsApp, we’ll try to call back.