Foster Phone Screen Report

Foster Applicant Phone Screen Report Thank you for helping to screen foster applicants!  Please contact the applicant directly to arrange a time that works for you, as well as them. A few phone screen (PS) tips: Prior to the call, familiarize yourself with the...

Owner Surrenders

While DIBS focus’ on dogs from Mexico, from time to time we are able to take an owner surrender. Note: We are currently at capacity and don’t have room for Owner Surrenders. Options for you:  Please read this: ...

Volunteer Info

Hi DIBSters!  Just gathering a bit of info for our systems.  When you have a moment, please fill it out. zDIBS Volunteer Addresses Info for DIBS volunteers "*" indicates required fields DIBS Volunteer Name* First name and last nameEmail Address* Facebook...

Vetting Partner-Submit Info

VETTING PARTNERS Vetting partners to work with DIBS foster parents. "*" indicates required fields DIBS volunteer gathering info* Vet Clinic Name* Vet name if easily available/relevant City Location* Vet Address / Cross Streets* Website Email Address Phone...

Dog Bios for Fosters to Complete

Please complete form in full.  When follow-up email is received, paste into dogs chat album under BIO Updates. Reminder to take your time with this form. This is our primary way to know and understand your dog, so getting great detail will result in better bios.  Your...
Picking up a dog from the airport

Picking up a dog from the airport

Pickup at the airport can involve a lot of moving parts. We have done this a lot and we have streamlined the steps below, to remove any stress of the unknown. Volunteers: 1. Airport Lead.  There will be one DIBS “Airport Lead” person at the airport. Airport lead...

New Sweatshirts!

January 2021, we will be offering a new sweatshirt!  Donate $65 to get one of these! In an effort to save costs, we will place one order on WEDNESDAY January 6th.  Please get your order in before then. Pick up is in Mississauga (north) or pay an additional $10 for...

Foster Touching Base with Applicant

Hello Foster Parent! Part of your role is keeping applicants “warm”.  We don’t want this for all applicants, but for the ones that we really really feel could be “the one!”.  It’s important that applicants feel engaged with DIBS....
Why do you foster?

Why do you foster?

Hello DIBS Foster Parent!  We are interested to know more about you and your role with DIBS!   Questionnaire: Why do you foster? Name First Last Email What city/neighbourhood do you live in? Do you live in a house/condo/apartment/shared...
DogFest Vendor Details

DogFest Vendor Details

DogFest in the Square Streetsville, Ontario (the corner of Queen & Main in Streetsville) Saturday 20-July-2019 from 10am to 3pm. Please arrive early enough to be set up and ready for a 10am sharp start time. Parking:  There is a Green P parking lot nearby,...

Thalia – The Complete Story!

Thalia – The Complete Story! Riviera Rescue, based in Puerto Morelos, Mexico, was her front-line rescuer. Here is the story from Matteo: “This is Thalia, I found her almost 4 years ago, she was living a hell, she had a family but they chained her to a palm...

Picking up a Foster from the Airport!

Volunteers: 1. Airport Lead.  There will be one DIBS “Airport Lead” person at the airport. Airport lead person will need contact info for the flight escort, so they can discuss progress/address questions. 2.  There will be a “Commercial Volunteer” at a second office...

Foster Contract Content

DIBS Rescue Volunteer Contract 2023 1. My foster dog will be kept securely double-leashed at all times, while outside of the home. Foster dog is to be secured by using their flat collar, slip lead, a double lead, a leash attached to a harness or a combination...

Personal Reference to Foster

Hello! Someone in your life has applied to foster dogs for DIBS Rescue, and they have listed you as a reference for them.  Please don’t delay, and respond to the following questions. Thanks for helping save more dog lives! Once you complete the form, you will...

Donation Gifts

A big part of DIBS Fundraising is having our followers donate, and get a bit of DIBS gear to take home!  If you donate, you get to feel warm and fuzzy, and if you choose, you get some DIBS swag.  We do have these items at our Events (check the events page on our...

Vet Reference Report

Hello! One of your clients has applied for a DIBS dog, and they have listed you as a reference for them.  Please don’t delay as it may affect their screening: help by responding to the following questions. Note:  if you prefer to complete this reference via...

Personal Reference Report

Hello! Someone in your life has applied for a DIBS dog, and they have listed you as a reference for them.  Please don’t delay, and respond to the following questions. Thanks for helping out a rescue dog in need! Once you complete the form, you will get...

Congratulations on your Adoption!  Now the fun begins!

Congratulations on your Adoption!  Now the fun begins! It’s so important to be thoughtful about introducing your dog to your world. First impressions matter – your dog feels this way too! Arriving at home: If you have existing dog, perhaps let the dogs meet outside...