FOSTER CARE
R&R Boxer Rescue tries to put dogs into foster homes after they have been pulled from high-kill shelters. Most of these dogs were found wandering the streets alone or were dumped by their owners. A foster home gives the dog a chance to recover from the stress of being kenneled and all that went on before going into the shelter system.
Any dog is a prime candidate for a foster home but especially very young puppies, sick and injured dogs, seniors and dogs with behavior problems that may have led to the dogs surrender. In that case, the foster volunteer is given the opportunity to work with the dog to correct the problem before it is being adopted into its forever home.
Aside from regular day-to-day care (feeding, grooming, exercise), the responsibilities of a foster home may include basic training (housetraining, walking on leash, sit, come, stay, down); behavior modification (to correct problems such as jumping, mouthing, barking, destructive chewing, dashing through doors); socialization and temperament evaluation (to determine whether the dog is good with different types of people and other animals); medical care (dispensing medication, taking the dog to vet appointments), and of course plenty of playtime and snuggling.
Fostering a dog may seem like a formidable task, but it's a very tangible way to make a difference. Everyone benefits: The foster volunteer gets to spend time with a special dog, and the kennel gains space for a new dog. The foster dog gets a break from kennel life and a second chance at becoming a cherished pet. The new owners get a dog that is better adapted to home life, and therefore has a better chance of remaining in the new home permanently.
If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, please fill out a foster application. We need this to determine if one of our dogs is a good fit for you.
Any dog is a prime candidate for a foster home but especially very young puppies, sick and injured dogs, seniors and dogs with behavior problems that may have led to the dogs surrender. In that case, the foster volunteer is given the opportunity to work with the dog to correct the problem before it is being adopted into its forever home.
Aside from regular day-to-day care (feeding, grooming, exercise), the responsibilities of a foster home may include basic training (housetraining, walking on leash, sit, come, stay, down); behavior modification (to correct problems such as jumping, mouthing, barking, destructive chewing, dashing through doors); socialization and temperament evaluation (to determine whether the dog is good with different types of people and other animals); medical care (dispensing medication, taking the dog to vet appointments), and of course plenty of playtime and snuggling.
Fostering a dog may seem like a formidable task, but it's a very tangible way to make a difference. Everyone benefits: The foster volunteer gets to spend time with a special dog, and the kennel gains space for a new dog. The foster dog gets a break from kennel life and a second chance at becoming a cherished pet. The new owners get a dog that is better adapted to home life, and therefore has a better chance of remaining in the new home permanently.
If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, please fill out a foster application. We need this to determine if one of our dogs is a good fit for you.
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