Why did you get into fostering?
We got into fostering because we love to help animals. We enjoy
getting to know all the dogs and their different personalities. We
know they need help and enjoy giving them a home they may not have
previously had.
Which HART dogs have
you fostered?
We have fostered HART dogs Luna, Xavier and Mercury.
What has
been the most rewarding aspect to fostering?
The most rewarding part of fostering is knowing you are making a
difference. Being able to help these dogs when they normally
wouldn't have a home or a meal everyday is extremely rewarding.
There are many many dogs who need help, so knowing we are making a
positive difference is a great feeling. Even though the dogs can't
speak we can see the appreciation in the wagging tails and loving
eyes.
When individuals think it will be too much work or
too emotionally taxing, what feedback do you have for
them?
There are challenges to fostering, but the rewards greatly
outweigh any challenges. We always tell potential foster parents
don't be the person who says somebody else will do it, be the
person who actually does it! Its hard to see them get adopted, but
you have to remember that you once you say goodbye, you get to help
another animal who desperately needs it.
If your foster dog(s) could speak, what do you think
they would say to you?
If our foster dogs could speak I think they would say, 'Thank you
for everything you do for us. Without you we wouldn't have a home
and we wouldn't have anyone to share our love with!
Here is an
awesome quote from Ricky Gervais about rescuing animals. "Saving
one dog won't change the world. Except for that dog. And
you."