Dogs Trust Evesham is calling on local dog lovers to consider opening their hearts and their homes to give a dog a home temporarily as part of the charity’s fostering scheme.
Dogs Trust’s Home From Home fostering scheme finds foster homes for dogs that need a little extra TLC and time out from the hustle and bustle of the rehoming centre, such as young puppies, older dogs and those who have lived in a home all their life.
There are currently 15 dogs living in foster homes, with 57 being rehomed through the scheme this year already.
The charity is looking for more foster carers to take in a hound housemate so that rescue dogs can continue to enjoy a home environment while they wait for their new owners.
The scheme may be of interest to anyone who would love to have a dog in their life, but who can’t commit to the cost of taking care of a dog, as volunteer foster carers are provided with everything the dog needs such as food, bedding, and toys, and the charity will cover the cost of any necessary vet bills. They are also supported by the Dogs Trust team for guidance and advice whenever needed.
Sarah Galvin, Home From Home Co-ordinator at Dogs Trust Evesham, says: “Home from Home fostering is an essential part of our rehoming process. While many dogs are happy to settle in our kennels and enjoy being taken care of by our amazing canine carers, some just aren’t able to adjust and miss their home comforts too much which can be distressing for them.
“Young puppies, nervous dogs and those who have spent the majority of their lives in a home often struggle to adjust to life in the rehoming centre. Living with a foster carer allows dogs to get that extra bit of TLC in a loving environment whilst they wait for their forever home.
“We have a wonderful team of volunteer foster families who really do go above and beyond for the dogs they care for, encouraging them to reach their full potential and giving them a safe and loving environment to enjoy whilst they wait for their new families. But we always need more.
“Fostering a dog is extremely rewarding and I strongly urge anyone who has a dog-sized hole in their life, but who isn’t able to commit to having a permanent canine companion, to contact us to find out more about the scheme and if it’s right for them.”
Foster carers need to be over the age of 18, preferably have an adult only home and be around for most of the day. As the dogs will need to visit the rehoming centre to meet potential new owners, fosters need to have their own car and live within an hour’s journey of the centre.
If you would like to offer a foster home to some of the dogs at Dogs Trust Evesham please email Sarah Galvin at[email protected] or call 01386 572666.
