BENEFITS OF BEING A DOG FOSTER
Animals are euthanized daily simply because there isn't enough room for all the animals brought in to the local shelters. By choosing to become a foster parent, you are helping to save animal’s lives!
- A dog is given a second chance at life
- Fostering helps the dog learn basic obedience commands, proper socialization skills and sets them up for success of being adopted
- Fostering provides one on one attention to animals that who many have trust issues and socially challenged
- You get to know the personality of the dog and can help the adopter decide if the dog is the right fit
- Fostering Saves Two Lives; the life of the dog you are fostering, and the space you opened up for the dog in need of being rescued.
Pittie Me Rescue's Responsibility
Foster Family's Responsibility
- Provides dog crate, food bowl, food, toys, collar and leash
- Pays for all necessary vet care
- Screens potential adopters
- Facilitates foster care follow-ups throughout the animals stay
Foster Family's Responsibility
- Provide ongoing care for the animal
- Provide positive reinforcement through positive training , work on basic obedience commands and socialization skills
- Transport the animal to and from vet for necessary medical care/follow-ups if possible
- Attend adoption events when available
- Continually provided open communication of animal's behavioral and health progress