I read this post on FB and wanted to share it here. With so many dogs in need rescue groups are always looking for foster families. Please consider becoming a foster family!
By Sandy Ross
Several people have asked me lately about fostering. The most frequent comment that I hear is how they could never do that, it would be too hard to give the animal up. I think that knowing the animal died because it didn't have a foster home is far more difficult than giving up a foster pet to a good home. Most rescue groups that I know, pretty much the one thing that is always in shortest supply is foster homes. I certainly don't have a ton of time or space or money. What I do have is lots of love, and that's what these animals need. Some love, some food, and a safe place to stay.
If you are looking at fostering for the first time, I have a few things to share:
1-Yes, it's hard to say goodbye. But I'd rather wish them bon voyage than RIP.
2-The crate is your friend.
3-Feed foster animal separately from your own animals.
4-Most dogs do best with an opposite sex buddy. If you have a female, foster a male.
5-There is always a great shortage of foster homes for animals that need to be the only pet.
6-Give the foster animal at least 2 weeks to settle at your home. Be patient. Very patient.
7-Post lots of pictures! I want to see!!
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