Why did you get into fostering?
I had just bought my first place on my own and left the family dog
at my mom's place. I always loved dogs but was not sure what
kind of dog to get so i decided to research into volunteering for a
rescue group which turned into fostering.
Which hart dogs have you fostered?
Jenna, Nugget, Venus, Jack, Sadie, Chauncey, Moo, Symbol (foster
fail), Philly, Josey, Bo, Quaker, Marlow, Savannah, Cassie and
staycations with Irene, Odin, Pita, Hans, Ukie
What has been the most rewarding aspect to
fostering?
I have become a better person by having more patience and a
greater appreciation for things. I get the amazing privilege to
watch a dog that comes in either scared or injured and make a
recovery and then see them make someone else so happy in their
forever home.
When individuals think it will be too much work or too
emotionally taxing, what feedback do you have for
them?
It is definitely emotionally taxing and lots of work. There are
dogs that need to learn house training and may not sleep through
the night. These are truths however this is one of the most
rewarding volunteer experiences. You get the opportunity to save
lives. The experience of watching the dog is so worth it. After a
while if you get the strong bond there is always the adoption to
adopt. It took me 12 fosters before I adopted and by fostering I
got to know what personality features we got to know what
personality features we wanted in our permanent addition.
If your foster dog could speak, what do you think he'd
say to you?
Throw the ball... let's play
Thank you.. I ruff you
Just one more treat ...Please