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Hi there!

As far as the limit on dogs and fostering there are some guidelines to allow a home with 3 dogs to foster or watch another pet for a period of time:

1. Puppies under 4 months
   1. They can foster any number of puppies under 4 months of age as dogs do not count towards the limit until they reach 4 months old
   2. Once the puppies reach 4 months old they are subject to the rules for dogs over 4 months old.
2. Dogs over the age of 4 months
   1. A dog over 4 months old can be fostered for up to 30 days in a home that is already at the 3 dog limit

                                                                           i.      This is limited to 30 days in a 6 months period. They would need to wait 5 more months before being able to foster another dog.

1. If they would like to foster a dog over 4 months for longer than the 30 day period they would need to apply for and be approved for a variance permit with Washoe County Regional Animal Services
   1. There is a $50 initial fee, then a $35 annual fee for each year the permit is renewed.
   2. More information can be found here: https://www.washoecounty.gov/animal/permits/variance_permit.php

I am happy to answer any additional questions you may have!

Quinn Sweet