The development of a good network of foster homes is crucial to the good functioning of a rescue network. Without it there is a severe limitation to how many lives can be saved.
Much to my surprise, until Let’s Adopt! introduced the concept of foster homes and created its own network Turkish society was not aware of the importance of this function. We have always seen fostering at a low cost way to save lives, improving public relations, extending the reach of an organization, rehabilitating sick and injured animals, or animals with behaviour problems, in short, saving lives.
Every shelter organization should make a BIG effort in developing its own network of foster homes as it allows the organization to take care of animals who cannot survive on a shelter environment, sick or injured animals, or dogs needed human contact and socialization.
Foster homes provide a great setting that keep animals healthy and happy whilst a final home is found.
We need our members to write to us and offer their help by becoming part of our foster home network. We currently have four small dogs that desperately need to be put in foster homes. Please open your home to one of our rescues by becoming a foster home.
Contact me on: v.larkhill@googlemail.com
I wold love to foster, but can't. I am trying to take care of some animal overpopulation problmes here where I live. I understand your frustration as so many people hid from problems. I will pray that lots of foster homes appear for you.
ce serait bien volontiers mais je suis loin (belgique) j’ai 10 chats et en plus un chien asocial (une femelle jack russel qui attaque tous les chiens, même ceux de 50 kgs de plus qu’elle)
Mais j’essaye d’aider autrement…..
OMG If I was living there I could simply not resist these 2…both of them!!!!. We have so many foster carers here in the UK , including me, and they do such a brilliant job in teaching dogs how to behave in a home environment and become well adjusted animals before moving on to their final forever homes. Fostering is also so rewarding.
I do hope you get lots of response to these 2 Viktor, they are both simply adorable. Good luck little ones xx
I sadly have to say that we can’t not right now. We’re not allowed to have any animals (it was a tiny miracle that we convinced them to let our thai dog live here) But as soon as we have our own house, we would love to help!
I live in the UK so may not be much use but am always here! I foster for urgent, especially PTS dogs. I have dogs of my own but they are very good with our foster babies. We are here if we can help.x
Es wäre schön , wenn jedes Tier ein liebevolles Zuhause bei netten Tierfreunden finden würde !
Hi Viktor. I’m slowly getting back to my normal routine again. The breakup was hard but it also means a new start for me (I spent over 3 years of my life with that person). I’m also getting back on the blog again, I’m currently writing an article.
I’m more than willing to take one of your small dogs in foster care. Or a large one, it doesn’t matter. Recently, I started mountain hiking again and I would love a canine companion to take with me on my outdoor adventures! I’m sure he/she would love it!
Take care V,
Cath
I wouls love to be a fosterparent. But I dont suppose you nedd somebody from Denmark.
Joan.. we do.. we do… I will be in touch.
a small contibution for Genny, it is not showing up so I will resend in morning if it does not show up by then, so sorry I can’t give more. Anne
Hi Victor, I would love to be a foster parent for one of the puppies but I am sorry to say that I cannot adopt another dog permanently as I have already 5. So with the condition that it will only be temporarily (which will be very difficult as I am sure I will fall in love) I am willing to do it. Also, my husband and I work full time, so my mother is at home trying to take care of our two kids and all the animals, therefore I would appreciate if I could foster a pet that does not have to be fed every hour or so, as I don’t want to put extra pressure on my mother. Looking forward to your reply back, all the best of luck.
As usual Viktor I am overpopulated and in Canada but you know that if all else fails our home is always open and will be even more so after our move to the country is accomplished.
Janette
Hi,
I wish I could. We just adopted a rescue this past month. I work with a rescue here near to where I live. I do what I can, and wish I could do more for others, too. Thanks for asking though…I will cross-post.
Of course I am available to foster.Anyone with travel plans to Canada please offer to become a flight volunteer and I will take all you can get to me.
I would love to help out , i dont have much money at the time being, but if i can be put on the list to foster, i would love to do what i can.
Money is not an issue Ginette… we would cover all expenses. Our problem here are flight volonteers… will be in touch.
i can honestly say fostering has been a very positive experience. the two kirries i am fostering bring me joy on a daily basis….and sometimes toys to play with.
Million thanks Maeshelle… this week we start search for a final home for those two cuties in Germany… will be in touch shortly.
I have been going through some health issues, but as soon as I am able. I have been thinking of being a foster, I’ve talked to family and friends in my goals. I have befriended a woman who needs people for fostering kittens and special needs. Years ago I have followed her instructions to care for and raise a 5 day old kitten, her name is Eve and is 5 years old now. I also looked after another cat who had diabetes, she lived for 17 years. I just lost her about 8 months ago. In the meantime I will post to find foster volunteers.
Thanks Teresa…
Pls take good care of yourself.. we need you healthy!
i will gladly share this post to help but as i have explained before i am not in a position to take on any more animals for the time being as i have 4 cats and a dog also 1 of my cats is not to well at the moment as soon as i am able i will be more than happy to help all the best to your organisation you do a fabulous job and i hope the authority’s change there bizarre ideas and recognise the links between cruelty to animals and dangerous criminality
thanks Debz.. yes.. pls share and if you know of someone who could foster pls send him our way.
I am taking in feral cats, have 8 rescues from 10 years ago and am trying to help taking in pregnant cats and moms with litters to adopt out. I’m in Richmond, BC Canada. If that helps I can take the mommies, litters, kittens and pregnants. Let me know. Thanks. Carole
Thanks Carole.. glad to have you on board.. Ill get back to you… xx
Hey Viktor !
Love your dedication !
I am an animal lover myself, living in Gatineau, Québec, Canada !
If you need anything from my part of the world, let me know !
My home is available for any Let’s Adopt Canada rescue, anytime and filled with lots of love !!
Let me know if anything !
And keep up the amazing work !!
Cheers !
Ian
Ian… thanks for your note. Im going to put you in our list of foster homes. Dont be surprised to hear from me very very soon.. glad to have you in Let’s Adopt!
I live in Philadelphia Pennsylvania and I have 2 beagles that I rescued and 4 cats also rescued. I would be willing to help if you needed a foster home. Money is tight but I would do what I could. I don;’t know if you ever need a foster home in the US but I am here if needed.
BethAnn
if you ever had a short term emergency need in the boston area i could help. i am not the best home for a dog because some times i work long hours. i have 10 rescued cats. i dog sit. i have a small mini pin here this weekend. when i am watching a dog i make arrangements to come home in between jobs when i can or i do it when i am not working so much. for the long term, i am often out working for long hours which is why i don’t have a dog of my own. i have my living room separated from the cats to accommodate dogs. i have the cats that are more accepting of dogs on the other part of the room. the cats can come past the screen if they want to investigate the dogs but can run back if they don’t want to stay there. the other cats that are afraid of dogs are in other parts of the house.
Thanks Lynn… you are amazing.. Ill be in touch if we ever have an emergency, but to be honest it sounds like you are doing enough already.. I would hate to overburden you… 🙂