Why
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Do you want to foster a Dog?
There are many reasons to consider fostering a pet. Some people choose to foster dogs because they have time to devote to animals, while others do it to give their pets a much-needed staycation. Still, others do it because they find it rewarding, and the rewards keep coming long after the animal is placed in a new home. Consider fostering a dog at your local shelter if you are unable to take care of the animal yourself.
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Things to Consider Before You Foster A Dog
Fostering animals is a great way to help homeless animals. Foster parents help alleviate overcrowding and give them temporary homes. They also help animals who are recovering from surgery, injury or illness, and those that suffer from anxiety and kennel-stress.
There are many different types of dogs available as fosters. Some dogs need more care than others. You should be aware of the type of dog you want to adopt. This will help you decide if you’re willing to provide the necessary care.
Puppies are very cute but they’re also very needy. Foster parents should consider adopting older or more experienced dogs instead.
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What types of dogs are placed in foster care?
Our foster program mainly supports dogs needing extra care, or dogs with medical needs, or dogs with behavioral issues. We do not place dogs in foster care when they need to be trained or are aggressive towards other dogs or people.
Young adult dogs need extra training. These are typically large breeds between 6 months and 2 years old. Dogs suffering from shelter stress who are in need of an active home environment. Sick, wounded, or post-surgery dog, or dogs with special health needs. Seniors that will be more comfortable living in a home environment.
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What does the shelter provide and what do foster parents provide?
You provide the basics-space (a room), food, exercise, socializing, basic training, and love (care). We provide a place to sleep, a leash, and toys; we pay for all necessary, authorized vet care; we provide professional training support if you need it; we provide adoption promotion; and we always assist with any questions you may have during the duration of your fosters care We also offer sitters if you need to travel.
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Why Foster and is it safe?
Animals need to be taken care of by people. People should help animals because it helps other people as well. Foster care is needed when there is extra care needed beyond the other dogs in shelters. When someone takes care of an animal in the shelter, it means that another person gets a chance to adopt that animal later. Our dogs get checked out by a veterinarian before being sent to a new home. We try to match them up with compatible dogs in their new homes. We also make sure that the dogs aren’t aggressive or dangerous towards each other.