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wo0shply
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Question about Fostering
Our Buddy passed away on Wednesday and I have to say that out apartment feels VERY empty without him.
I was talking to my husband and I asked him to think about maybe fostering a dog one day.
I had a couple of questions about fostering a dog:
Does the organization usually pay for vet bills if there is an emergency?
How long does the dog stay with the foster families (i know its until the dog gets adopted, but around how long does that take?).
Are we allowed to travel with the dog (DH and I go out to PA every weekend to his parent's vacation home and we always brought Buddy with us).
Who takes care of buying the food?
if there are events for adoption are the foster parents allowed to be there or do we drop the dog off and have the organization take care of everything.
Message edited 7/21/2009 10:21:06 AM.
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Posted 7/21/09 10:19 AM  |
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Re: Question about Fostering
you should go on the Little Shelter website.... i know they have a fostering program for dogs and cats & they may have information on their website OR you could call them to ask questions!!
good luck!
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| Posted 7/21/09 10:34 AM |
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anonttcer
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Re: Question about Fostering
Also try Heart and Soul Animal Rescue- you can call and leave a message saying you are interested in fostering and they will call you back...
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| Posted 7/21/09 11:07 AM |
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sleepie76
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Re: Question about Fostering
I fostered an animal from Bide a wee.
Does the organization usually pay for vet bills if there is an emergency? Yes, you bring the animal to their vet. Often their in house vet.
How long does the dog stay with the foster families (i know its until the dog gets adopted, but around how long does that take?). the rules were 3 months, then you could bring animal back and get a different one. Or you can foster for up to 6 months.
Are we allowed to travel with the dog (DH and I go out to PA every weekend to his parent's vacation home and we always brought Buddy with us). I'm sure this would be allowed. They want you to socialize the dog and get them comfortable.
Who takes care of buying the food? They supplied the food.
if there are events for adoption are the foster parents allowed to be there or do we drop the dog off and have the organization take care of everything.
Not sure about this.
Unfortunately, I was a foster flunkee.
I ended up falling in love with the animal and felt bad returning it back to a cage after 6 months of freedom.
I kept her 
Good Luck!
This was my experience, I'm sure each place has different rules.
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| Posted 7/22/09 10:53 AM |
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Re: Question about Fostering
Posted by sleepie76
Unfortunately, I was a foster flunkee.
I ended up falling in love with the animal and felt bad returning it back to a cage after 6 months of freedom.
I kept her
I've heard this from a lot of fosters that I know from other message boards. They say it's very hard (next to impossible) to not form a bond with the foster. Do you feel you could take that on, after suffering your loss? I'm sorry for your loss, by the way. 
My foster friends have had to make themselves available for meetings with potential adoptees. Since many people will have more time to do that on the weekends, that might cause an issue with your travel plans.
I would definitely start doing research on local programs and ask these questions. The more prepared they are to answer them and assure a good environment for you and the foster, the more I would trust them. Good luck!
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| Posted 7/22/09 3:07 PM |
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HelloThere
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Re: Question about Fostering
Posted by sleepie76
Unfortunately, I was a foster flunkee.
I ended up falling in love with the animal and felt bad returning it back to a cage after 6 months of freedom.
I kept her
This would totally be me with every dog, it would be bitter sweet to see them get adopted, but I could never send them back to the shelter after having them for 6 months 
Good for you though! That was a lucky pet!
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| Posted 7/23/09 10:11 AM |
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sleepie76
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Re: Question about Fostering
Posted by greenfreak
Posted by sleepie76
Unfortunately, I was a foster flunkee.
I ended up falling in love with the animal and felt bad returning it back to a cage after 6 months of freedom.
I kept her
I've heard this from a lot of fosters that I know from other message boards. They say it's very hard (next to impossible) to not form a bond with the foster. Do you feel you could take that on, after suffering your loss? I'm sorry for your loss, by the way.
This is true. Definately consider this.
I fostered right after my cat died. So fostering sort of took the place of the missing cat.
I actually would have returned her, I would have missed her but I could have done it. But felt awful sticking her back in her cage for however long.
I left it up to DH, he said "no that's mean to let her run free for 6 months and then send her back to a cage."
My friends still tease me about how she is the "foster" pet.
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| Posted 7/23/09 2:29 PM |
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wo0shply
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Re: Question about Fostering
Thanks for all your advice, I think it would be hard to give up my "foster pet" I think deep down inside I would like DH to fall in love with the foster dog and keep it.
I think we might start off slow, like going to shelters and walking and caring for the dogs and eventually maybe foster and hopefully fall in love and keep the dog. I'm going to research some more organizations and volunteer that way.
Again thanks everyone!
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