Why did you get into fostering?
We wanted to help a dog find a good loving home instead of be left
out in the cold or, worse, euthanized.
Which hart dogs have you fostered?
Henrietta. And currently are fostering Toby.
What has been the most rewarding aspect to
fostering?
Seeing Henrietta's transformation from a terrified, shut down dog
to a happy, playful one. Finding a family that was the perfect fit
for her, and her for them.
When individuals think it will be too much work or too
emotionally taxing, what feedback do you have for
them?
We felt that way at the start, but HART provided excellent people
to help us deal with Henrietta's issues. It may take less time with
some dogs, more time with others. But it is very rewarding when
your foster finally finds the perfect furever home and doesn't want
to leave their new home. That's when you know you've made a
difference and was all worth it.
If your foster dog(s) could speak, what do you think
they would say to you?
"Thank you for your patience and care."