Fostering? What are the requirements?

[InvictaMoto]

My wife and I would love to help foster. My Aunt Yvonne does it in Maidstone and the cases we read about on here are so sad but we have cats and sadly both work. 

So we help by donating money and food etc...

Perhaps one day when one or both of us are at home all day!

[alfiesmummy]

Hi Paul, you can call me on : 01795 535660 or 07776331431 about fostering. Or you can contact the rescues, the details can be found on our links page. Fostering is so very rewarding for both the fosterer and the dog. You can foster a younge dog on a short term basis or an old dog on a long term basis. I have done both and I for one will never be without at least 1 or more foster dogs in my care. Call me anytime for a chat. Justine

[alfiesmummy]

Last Chance and its delicate pups, kittens, new mums, mums to be, elderly and poorly animals etc. owe a big thank you to our fosterers. For without a second thought it seems, they regularly welcome into their homes our more needy cases, and offer that 'one to one' attention that really does make such a huge difference to the more vulnerable dogs, cats & rabbits that come our way.

Of course Last Chance has a strict neutering policy and we ensure that all animals applicable at the centre are neutered. We also ensure all puppies and kittens leaving us are neutered at the appropriate age. Sadly many female animals that arrive at our doors from irresponsible, uncaring owners are already pregnant and faced with this situation we are so thankful for our fosterers.

It is so vital in many cases to get an animal into a home as soon as is possible to aid a speedy, happy ending to what is to so many a very traumatic period in their lives.

If you feel you are able to offer your home and love to a animal in need please contact us. It isn't essential to have experience in many cases, full support will be available from Last Chance and all Veterinary and other costs will be covered by the Charity.

We have created a set of frequently asked questions and answers (FAQ) to help give you more information about Fostering

 

Click Here for : Our FOSTERING FAQ's

[alfiesmummy]

I hope that this last will convince animal lovers that fostering helps not only the animals involved, but also the rescue centres that are full of animals needing homes. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND FOSTERING IN YOUR AREA, PLEASE LOOK AT OUR LINKS PAGE. MOST RESCUES NEED PEOPLE TO HELP THEM WITH FOSTERING! Justine

[Yorkie Girl]

  That is absolutly brill  But the pros to fostering are seeing a terrified dog slowly responding to the love & care that you give. To have them finally bring their tail out from tucked under their legs & even a little wag. To get them to take a treat from you instead of having to throw it at them. To get them to enjoy going for a walk. To teach them to trust again. To stand sobbing  at the door as you wave good bye to them as they go to their new forever homes & to get photos and phone calls about their continual progress.  Fostering is hard at times but oh sooooooooo rewarding. The day I dont cry when my fosters go is the day I shall stop as that will be the day when they are just another dog & not part of my life.
P.S. I do foster & have fostered to date 6 dogs that were on the PTS list as they were branded unhomable & I do work full time.  I make time before & after work, but more importantly I have very good neighbours who for various reasons dont or cant have their own dogs & queue up to take them put during the day or to just sit & socialise with them. Plus all my permanant residents were all rescue cruelty cases & I think that sometimes helps another traumatised dog as they appear to sympathise and help them.
Good luck if you do foster & a big thank you to all of you out there that already spend hours coaxing a dog out from under a bed, walk around with a mop as a new extension to your arm, or crawling on all fours with a toy in your mouths We need you.   

[alfiesmummy]

AND DON'T FORGET THAT VERY FIRST DAY WHEN YOU GO TO COLLECT YOUR PUPPY, WHO WILL CUDDLE UP ON YOUR LAP AS YOU ARE DRIVING HOME AND WILL LEAVE A LOVELY WARM PATCH ON YOUR LAP!!! just LIKE 3 OF MINE HAVE DONE, "OH THAT LOVING FEELING". Justine

[jayne]

iam really intrested in fostering.
iam home all day , i have experience with whelping bitches also use to do obedience and agility.

if anyone knows of a charity near chatham in kent that needs a helping hand please let me know.

thanks.

[K9]

Gladys 0208 698 6954  Pro Dogs Direct is a dog rehoming charity based in SE London and NW Kent.

[jayne]

thank you . i will give her a ring .