What is a Foster Guardian?

Everyday shelters and rescue groups across the nation receive dogs and cats for lots of different reasons. They are abandoned, abused, some are lost, stray or sick, they have grown too big, they are old, owners want a puppy, the dog won’t hunt anymore, they are going to have a litter, their person dies, landlords won’t let them stay, they get in the trash, they escape from the yard and the excuses go on. They have been found dumped on the roadside with no where to go, their owners are called to duty and have no where to place their pet. Often times a pet coming from a community shelter needs a great deal of love, individual attention, expensive medical care before they are ready to be adopted into their ForeverHome.If Foster Guardians are not available many pets will die by injection, heart stick or in gas chambers. If we can shoulder some of the financial burden for the shelters, rescue groups, and foster homes we believe more lives would be saved. Foster Guardians are relied on to provide shelter, food, a nurturing environment and loving care to adoptable pets. They take these pets into their homes, make them part of the family and prepare them for their new family. They provide a safe environment where problems can be addressed and often times corrected before an animal is placed. The need for Foster Guardians is great in a shelter or rescue environment. A Foster Guardian can be most helpful to potential adopters in telling you about an animal they have fostered. As well as all the above, they have opened their hearts and put their lives on hold to take these animals to adoption days and have the animals best interest in placing them for adoption. The Foster Guardian has provided a bridge for these pets and accepts the pain, and joy, in their hearts when the pet is surrendered and placed in its ForeverHome.

One of the biggest needs that a Shelter or Rescue group has is a place to shelter these rescued pets while the pets are being prepared for their new ForeverHome. Since most groups don't have a shelter or sanctuary to house these animals they depend on Foster Guardians. The pets stay in their homes until a permanent home can be found for them. If you have room for an extra dog, it's one of the best ways that you can volunteer with your community shelter or rescue groups. The pet may need a Foster Guardian for anywhere from a week to a couple of months, depending on the amount of work the dog needs. Foster Guardians select which pets they are willing to foster and when they are ready to foster. Being a Foster Guardian is a big commitment, but a very fulfilling one! If you've thought about adopting a pet, but aren't quite sure what breed is right for you then fostering is a wonderful way to find out about the breed and whether it's suitable for your lifestyle. If you think you'd be interested in fostering a homeless pet please contact your local shelter or rescue group. They are looking forward to talking with you; tell them With Our Regards sent you.