The Kruizen Puppies Foster Program
Our Foster Program
At Kruizen Puppies, we run a foster program for all of our breeding dogs. This allows our dogs the opportunity to live in a family environment and receive love and care from a forever family of their very own.
Our foster dogs are beautiful and kind-natured dogs, who would make a big difference in any of their new familiesβ lives. We try to match each family with the right dog, and we will not place a dog in a home they are not suited to because we have their best interests at heart.
We go above and beyond for all of our dogs to give them the best possible life. And, we feel that our dogs would have the best possible life in a loving and caring family, where they can receive one-on-one attention.
Foster girls are required to return to Kruizen Puppies to whelp (give birth).
The average length of stay for whelping is approximately 9 weeks in total, 1-2 weeks prior to whelping and 7 weeks after pups are born. However, foster families are welcome to visit mum (and bubs) and spend time with them while they are with their babies.
Our girls are required to return up to twice a year for breeding, depending on heat cycles and whether the dog is scheduled for a break or not. Breaks are planned based on advice from our veterinarian.
Here at Kruizen Puppies, we believe that having our dogs raised and loved in a family environment makes the difference in the quality, temperament and health of our puppies. All of our foster families are personally selected by us, and we encourage them to be as involved in the process as much as they would like to be.
What are the costs involved in being a Foster Family?
Requirements of Foster Families
How Can I Become a Kruizen Puppies Foster Family?
If youβre interested in becoming a Kruizen Puppies foster family, please contact us using the form below. If you meet the criteria, we will forward information about our application process.
Once approved, a foster contract will then be signed. This lasts for the duration the dog is part of the foster program. We provide foster families with all the information needed and around-the-clock support to answer any questions that may arise.
Once a suitable dog or puppy becomes available, weβll let you know. You will be able to come and meet them before taking them home to become part of your family.
For further information on our foster program or to apply, please fill in the below form.
*Note: Our foster dogs are shedding breeds, not hypoallergenic ‘oodles’*
**We have a limited number of foster dogs available and a high number of applications at this time – we appreciate your patience. Please only apply if you meet all of the requirements. Applications are limited to VIC, NSW or ACT families – please do not apply if you are outside of these states**
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Feedback from our Foster Families
βLoony Lunaβ is Sophieβs sister, she was fostered by one of the Kruizen Puppies families who also adopted a Spoodle puppy 12 months previously. Luna spends most of her time frolicking in the yard with her fur sister Sniffles and human brother Atticus.
βWe first became a Kruizen Puppies family when we welcomed βSnifflesβ our toy Spoodle into the family. Sniffles is such a loving and affectionate family dog who loves nothing more than a good snuggle that when the opportunity arose to become a foster family for βLunaβ, it was one we jumped at. If we could grow our fur family, give Luna a loving family home then we knew others would get the joy of one of Lunaβs puppies then we wanted to help.
Luna is a spectacularly beautiful dog, both in her golden locks and her temperament. Sheβs been highly trainable, and a wonderful companion for Sniffles and our son. The three can regularly be found coming up with all sorts of adventures. The caring nature between our beautiful fur girls is so evident that its clear Luna is going to make a beautiful mum. Sheβs extraordinarily playful, yet equally happy curled up at my feet in the home office. The foster program is a wonderful way to grow your fur family, and the team at Kruizen Puppies are always wonderful to work with. Iβd highly recommend the program if you already have a pup, and understand the commitment a new puppy brings. We are looking forward to the joy of seeing Lunaβs little puppies make families happy over the coming years.β
βAbout 6 months before we began fostering Honey, a gorgeous lop-eared bunny called Whisky joined our family. Heβs a house-rabbit, meaning he free-ranges in our home rather than being kept in a hutch outside. We love him to bits and when we thought of adding a dog to our family, we wanted to find one that would live harmoniously with Whisky. So many people found that amusing!
We decided weβd look for an adult labradoodle or groodle β as we knew from experience that they were sweet-natured dogs and good with kids β and crossed our fingers that, with time, the bunny would get used to the dog and the dog to the bunny.
Our hopes were met and exceeded when Honey came into our lives. Honey was the picture of patience, never growling, barking, chasing or playing roughly, and in three short weeks Whisky adapted to our new family member. They are now the best of friends, snoozing together on the rug, or Honey lying quietly while Whisky grooms her!
We adore Honey β her gentle cuddles and presence in our home, her playful nature when we toss a ball or take her for walks, and we canβt imagine our family without our her.β
βWow, where do I startβ¦β¦. I first came across Kruizen Puppies when I was feeling like something was missing in our house (my eldest child is getting ready to fly the coop) so the search for a puppy to fill this mid life crisis void began. I was lucky enough to come across an amazing website filled with so many beautiful fur-babies and one more click on the foster program page and I knew this was exactly what was missing! I just knew it was meant to be and filled in the paperwork and very impatiently waited for a call back (overnight waiting is horrible lol) The next morning I threw waiting out the window and decided to call Stephanie. This story just keeps getting better and better β¦β¦. We were a perfect fit for taking in some mumβs needing some family time.
From that first phone call things have just been perfect, Stephanie and Duane are just amazing to deal with in every way. So far we have had the pleasure of having Poppy, Minnie, Ebony, Macey and Rosie spend time with us. These beautiful girls are just amazing to have in our life and have all fitted in perfectly. Since meeting the Kruizen team Iβm just amazed at how much no question is too silly to ask and the help and support is just wonderful. I would recommend anyone thinking about adopting to come and join the Kruizen family and experience this wonderful journey. We look forward to a long and adventurous journey being part of the Kruizen family xxβ
βWe are a foster family to Sophie, a 5 month old Cocker Spaniel. She has the sweetest and happiest temperament and is matched perfectly to our family.Β We highly recommended fostering through Kruizen Puppies. Fostering Sophie is such a rewarding experience for the whole family. She has brought so much love and fun to our home.Β The support is 100% and any concerns or questions are dealt with immediately. All their dogs well being comes first and this is evident. They even provide the food! There are so many positives to fostering. And after she has had her litter quota, sheβs ours to keep at no charge.β
Scarlett is one of Ruby and Winstonβs gorgeous little Toy Poodle puppies who we have decided to keep in the breeding program. To ensure that Scarlett is given the love and attention she deserves from the start she has been living with her foster family since 8 weeks of age. Her family fostered her from 3 weeks of age and visited her quite regularly while she was still with her mum and siblings. Scarlett is thriving in her new family and we receive regular updates as well as the occasional visit as she is living locally in Orange, NSW.
βWe are a proud foster family to Scarlett the Toy Poodle, Scareltt is our first foster pup and we have found the foster program through Kruizen Puppies to be not only a simple process but also a rewarding process. Scarlett lives as part of the family including 2 older puppy brothers (both desexed). Scarlett has run of the house and 2 acres of outside to explore. From the beginning both Steph and Duane have been fantastic in supporting us with information and answering questions involving the foster program. Kruizen Puppies take the welfare and well being of their dogs/pups very seriously and assist when needed to ensure all vet appointments are attended as required. We have been lucky enough to participate in Kruizen Kennel celebrations and as such get an opportunity for our fur babies to socialise while meeting other foster parents. I would highly recommend anyone considering fostering take some time to meet with Duane and Steph and meet the canine family you will not be disappointed.β
This is Millie, she is one of our foster girls, she is now 3 years old and has been living with her new foster family for 2 months. Millie was fostered as a therapy dog for her human brother. Millieβs family absolutely adore her and she is already working wonders with their son.
βWe found Kruizen Puppies when we adopted our Cavoodle Jensen 18 months ago.
Our children were getting older and we felt it was time to introduce a dog into the family. Our eldest son, Tyson was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder and our daughter, Ariana was terrified of dogs due to a traumatic experience with a large dog when she was a toddler.Β We had done extensive research and had spoken to many dog owners and the personality and temperament of a Cavoodle was the best suited dog for our family dynamic.
I had come across Kruizen Puppies through an ad and was very impressed by the breeder Duane. He was very generous with his time as we discussed our family dynamics and my concerns. He had one boy pup left and everything he said about Jensen was spot on. Really cruisy, great temperament, very loving and happy.Β Jensen came home with us at 10 weeks. We are 4 hours away from Orange and there was not 1 single accident for the duration of the trip home. Toilet training went very well as well as puppy school. Jensen socialized easily and is now very well known within our community.
After a year with Jensen, and gaining more employment out of the home, we felt we needed to get Jensen a friend.Β With Steph arriving on the scene and her setting up a Facebook Support group for the Kruizen Kennel family, it was natural for us to return and adopt another KK pup. Thatβs when we got introduced to the Foster Program. Steph was also very generous with her time and her priority was to match the right foster girl with our family.
We had a few Miniature Schnauzers lined up and when we came to visit Kruizen Puppies, Millie (also known as Millie Moo Moo) made a beeline for our son. They had an instant connection, Millie had an amazing calmness that in turn kept our son, Tyson calm. Millie at the time was pregnant. This did make us nervous as we werenβt expecting to take an expectant mum home! But after spending some time at KK it was obvious that Millie was meant to be a part of our family.
Millie had settled in really well with the family and her and Jensen are thick as thieves. Sharing their beds and spooning each other!Β Millie has definitely become a valued member of our family. She has ended up being a therapy dog for both our children. Sheβs ever so patient with our son, always happy to nurture him and listen to his woes. Sheβs also quite partial to playing dress ups and tea parties with our daughter, Ariana. And as for us, she just loves her humans.
The best thing about the Foster Program is that you can trial the Foster girls in your home. If by chance that theyβre not suited to your family, Kruizen Puppies will rehome them to another suitable family and therefore itβs a win win situation for both parties. We have found that we have been very well supported with Steph checking in regularly and us asking lots of questions!
The Foster Program is a great initiative for anyone who is unsure of owning a dog or anyone wanting to add another dog to their family. All dry food is provided and the cost of vaccinations and desexing (when the girls retire) are all paid for by Kruizen Puppies.β
Tommy is the owner and manager of Montrose House in Canowindra and has taken on three of our gorgeous girls; Sadie (Groodle), Dolly (Golden Retriever) and Brandy (Labrador). Tommy has an amazing set-up where he has allowed the girls to both roam the yard and relax in their very own living room. The girls are pampered by their very own beautician and are walked twice a day. Many of Tommyβs guests spend much of their time with the girls both around the house and walking them through the town.
βGood Morning, my name is Tommy Jeffs and i own Montrose House, a very famous B&B in Canowindra NSW, I have always been a animal person having had dogs and cats for years, but dogs I absolutley love, they love you un-reservedly. I haveΒ a great,Β friend Gabriella Rhodes who has a gorgeous Groodle which I always have admired, last year at a friends party we got to chatting and she mentioned the Kruizen Kennel Foster Program and talked about how easy and fun it was and mentioned her friend Stephanie and she suggested she contact me. I thought it was a good idea as I work from home and I would be there all the time which is what dogs love, someone being around all the time. Stephanie contacted me a weekΒ later and we set up a meeting for a coupleΒ of dogs and I wentΒ over to Orange to see and get a feel for whether it would suit me or not. I met a gorgeous Groodle called Sadie and decided to take her home withΒ me and she how she went, Sadie was very quite and lonely so Steph suggested a good friend of Sadies, called Jesse, a Cocker Spaniel, who joined us and wow, the difference as Sadie came out of her shell and loved being here. I have had severalΒ of the dogs from Kruizen Puppies, all with happy dispositions and very good with people, I have three at the moment; Sadie, a retriever called Dolly who is so gentle, but a pig with food, will eat anything and Brandy, a Golden Labrador who is beautiful, strong and friendly (she runs the show), these three are happy, well fed and play all day, a sight I love to see! Its been a positive influence and a great thing for me and turned me into a dog person forever, dealing with the wonderful Stephanie and the very handsome Duane, has been a pleasure, nothing isΒ a worry and they are always just a phoneΒ call away, if you are concerned about anything at all. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves dogs and feels it would benefit them as it is a grand experience,
Cheers Tommy Jeffs,
Montrose House Canowindra.