You can do it! Foster a Shelter Animal...Save a Life...

[Michelle Sampson]

What is a Foster Parent?

A foster parent provides a temporary home for kittens, puppies,
dogs, cats, or other animals in need. The length of fostering can
vary from a few days to several months depending on the amount
of care or behavioral modification that is needed. The devotion
and care given during this time allows the animal a second
chance to be adopted by a loving home.
The rewards of being a foster parent are many. They include
offering an animal a second chance and the added benefit of
receiving the love and attention right back from the animal you
nurture.

Why are Foster Parents Needed?

Temporary foster families are needed for a variety of reasons. The
three most common reasons are:

Limited shelter space—The number of animals received at a
shelter is sometimes overwhelming and adequate housing is not
available. Foster homes provide shelters with an additional option
until a space becomes available.

Treatment and care after an illness or injury—Foster parents
provide sick and injured animals with the additional time,medication,
and space they need to recover. This may include time to
recover from emotional, fear, or stress based situations that the
animal may have encountered in the past.

Extremely young animals—Young animals, such as kittens and
puppies, which are not yet weaned, require special attention. One
of the greatest rewards of nurturing these young animals is knowing
that you are giving them a great start in life.

Without the additional time and care provided by temporary foster
families,many of the animals that fall into the above three
categories would be euthanized.

Ok, now that I have explained WHY fostering is so important, I'm putting you to work..

My very good friends from Underdog Rescue(A SMALL DOG RESCUE GROUP) is in desperate need of foster parents. Underdog takes care of all the Vetting, grooming, etc. whatever the animal needs. If you can't afford food, they will pick up the tab for that as well. All you have to do is provide a safe environment and lots and lots of love. It's a NO BRAINER..

If you have any interest please visit the Underdog website and fill out a foster application.

The following dogs are available for fostering IMMEDIATELY:

Male Chihuahua
Female Chihuahua
2 tiny Rat Terriers that are husband and wife- they don't like cats
Shasta- American staffardshire Terrier - finishing heartworm treatment
Stan-Schnauzer x
Ollie Schnauzer x
Big Boy -large Doxie X
Lafayette- Terrier/Chi looking dog- she doesn't like chickens..haha I guess that means she can't stay with you Wes..
Scooter- cute corgi x small
Please open your heart and Foster today!!

BTW...if you're reading this blog, chances are you're a a pet lover..we need more PETPAL GALS..Please join TODAY!!!!Peace and Pet Love!

[Chellie Gardiner]

I so wish I could help. I live in a townhouse that prohibits me from having any more animals. If it makes you feel any better, my doglette (tiny dog) is one I fostered and adopted 2 1/2 years ago.

[Michelle Sampson]

Hi Karen,

There are several animal rescues in Lakeland. If you're interested in fostering a dog or cat just give them a call. Trust me..they will be super happy to hear from you...:)

[Karen B. Konrath]

Michelle,

What a fantastic service for animals. Is this just for the Sarasota area? I ask this because I live in the Lakeland area.

Karen