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Fostering an Animal for Save-A-Dog Scheme
More Foster Homes Needed for our Dogs and
Cats
We have a genuine need
for more foster homes. Would you like to
take a dog or cat into your home and care
for him or her like one of the family until
we find a suitable permanent home? We particularly
need foster homes located within 20 minutes
of our shelter in Tooronga Road Malvern
to make it easy to arrange introductions
between fostered animals and people interested
in adopting them permanently.
Our dogs are desexed,
microchipped, vaccinated, wormed, vet-checked
and assessed. See below for more information
about fostering dogs and cats ... and if
you think you can help, we'd love to hear
from you! Please ring us on 9824
7928 or 9885 1188.
     
Fostering
for Save-A-Dog Scheme
Foster carers take a dog or cat
into their home and treat them like one
of the family. We're always delighted to
find suitable foster homes! If you're interested
in becoming a foster carer, please phone
us on
9824 7928 or
9885 1188.
Why Foster?
First and foremost, to save the life of
an animal. This enables Save-A-Dog Scheme
to save as many dogs and cats as possible.
Secondly, fostering is a great way to have
the pleasure of animal companionship without
the lifelong commitment. It provides the
dog or cat with a stable caring environment
while we look for a permanent home. And
it provides you with the pleasure of watching
a sometimes confused, frightened animal
develop confidence and social skills ...
and this makes the transition from the shelter
situation to a new permanent home much easier
for the animal.
What does it entail?
All the normal responsibilities of a carer
of an animal companion. Foster carers are
required to take the dog or cat into their
own home and treat them like one of the
family. The animal is normally fostered
for as long as it takes to find it a home.
This time can vary considerably.
What does it do
for the animal?
The animal learns manners and socialisation
and is much less stressed than he/she would
be in a shelter environment. Dogs who learn
to bond and be confident in a consistent
environment are able to do so again in a
new home. By teaching them manners and basic
obedience skills, you assist them to become
the sort of companion that most families
want. Often they have come from a difficult
situation, and restoring their confidence
and trust is an important step in developing
a dog who is well mannered, tolerant, loving
and responsive.
How much does it cost?
The cost of food and the time it takes
to care for them. Save-A-Dog Scheme covers
veterinary expenses. Our dogs and cats are
desexed, vaccinated, wormed and microchipped
before coming to your home. The animal comes
with basic equipment such as a collar and
ID tags.
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