Fostering

Foster homes give dogs and cats a chance to see love in a whole new way while the foster parents can work with them so they can eventually be adopted by their forever family.

We’ve rounded up ten reasons to consider being a foster parent this year!!!

1. Fostering a dog brings love and joy into your home, and it’s flexible. 

2. Fostering can fit any lifestyle. Fostering is a flexible way to bring a dog into your home for a limited period of time. It’s not permanent unless you fall in love and adopt!

3. You can help free up a space in a shelter. For every dog that is fostered, there is one more space in a shelter or rescue for another dog or cat needing to be saved.

4. You can give a dog the one-on-one attention they could not get in the shelter. Dogs often need special attention, especially those who have been injured or are experiencing behavior issues due to their previous housing situation. Some dogs simply don’t react well to a stressful shelter environment.

5. You can give a young puppy or kitten a safe place to grow until they are ready to be adopted permanently. Puppies aren’t ready for their forever home until they are at least eight weeks old. An experienced foster parent is able to take care of a puppy’s needs until he or she is ready to be adopted.

6. You will help the shelter learn more about the dog or cat so they can find the best family for the dog. Is the dog shy or does he or she run to greet guests? Does the he act strangely in parks, around children, or have a trigger of some kind that may limit his adoption chances? The key is to learn about your foster pup’s behavior and any training they may have in order to make sure he finds the perfect family.

7. You will get the dog used to being around people and possibly other pets. When the foster parents have pets, the foster dog gets used to being around other animals and being part of a pack. Dogs learn a lot from each other!

8. You can trial whether you are ready to become a full-time pet parent by fostering a dog with little monetary commitment. The shelter or rescue you foster with may reimburse foster families for expenses they incur during the foster process. This allows your family to see what it’s like to have a pet in the house and see if this is the right time for your family to adopt permanently.

9. Fostering will not cost you anything besides your love and attention! We will provide everything needed to care for your foster animal

10. You might fall in love! You may just fall in love with your foster dog and want to adopt him. We sometimes call this a “foster fail,” but it just means that the dog ended up being a perfect fit for your family and doesn’t need to be placed for adoption.

If you’re looking for a new and different way to give back to your community, foster a dog! It will be a rewarding experience for your entire family as you open your home and your heart to loving a dog in need of a forever home. while making room at your local shelter. 

If you are interested in fostering for us please fill out the application below and email it to hailey.holmden@paasvinitaok.com