Want To Foster a Dog?
Are you interested in becoming a dog foster? As a foster-based rescue, our fosters play a very important role of our rescue efforts. Fosters care for the needs of the dog they are fostering until the dog is placed in a permanent home. Let us know if you are interested in being considered to be a volunteer dog foster by completing our online volunteer information form. Also, you can help us find fosters by forwarding a link to this page to everyone in your social media network! You can also print copies of the flyer below and hang it up at school or work:
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What Are Fosters Responsible For?
As a volunteer dog foster, you would be responsible for providing the day-to-day care of the dog you are fostering, including:
Happy Tails Dog Rescue will provide all the necessary vet care and grooming for the fostered dog and will cover the cost of veterinary care, medications, and other necessary treatments. Happy Tails is also responsible for marketing the dog and facilitating the application process in an attempt to find the dog a permanent home as quickly as possible.
- Food
- Shelter
- Exercise
- Companionship
- Giving of medications (if necessary)
- Transport of the dog to vet appointments
- Any other related care needs
Happy Tails Dog Rescue will provide all the necessary vet care and grooming for the fostered dog and will cover the cost of veterinary care, medications, and other necessary treatments. Happy Tails is also responsible for marketing the dog and facilitating the application process in an attempt to find the dog a permanent home as quickly as possible.
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Huffington Post Article - Why Being a Dog Foster Is the Best Thing in the WorldWant to make the world a better place in one easy step? Take home a foster pet from your local rescue group. Fostering means taking in a dog -- or any other homeless pet -- with the goal of nurturing them for a while until they can be dispatched to a permanent home with a family who'll love them forever. It's a crucial part of the animal rescue world. It's amazing for both you and the animal you are fostering. Checkout this great article on why fostering is the best thing in the world! >>> Read entire Article >>>
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Puff together with her foster mom Sara (who later adopted her!!)
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Volunteer Spotlight - Kate Britten for Outstanding Service as a Volunteer Dog Foster
Happy Tails Dog Rescue extends a special thank you to Kate Britten for her outstanding volunteer service as a dog foster. Kate has been fostering Lamb, a recent MDAS rescue, and has done a fantastic job nursing him back to health. Lamb is happy, healthy, and ready for his forever home as a result of her time and love for him. Thank you Kate. Happy Tails commends you for your outstanding volunteer service! It is because of fosters like you that our rescue efforts are successful.
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Kate Britten together with Lamb, who she fostered
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Omar Felix
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Volunteer Spotlight - Omar Felix for Outstanding Service as a Volunteer Dog Foster
Omar Felix has been volunteering with Happy Tails Dog Rescue since the organization started in 2010. He is one of our valued dog fosters and has fostered over 10 of our rescued dogs. He does an outstanding job caring for and loving these neglected dogs during their transition to forever homes. In addition to fostering, Omar actively markets the dogs he fosters which helps increase the chances these dogs have of getting adopted. Volunteer dog fosters play a key role in the rescue process. Omar is an example of what it takes to be an outstanding foster parent. Happy Tails Dog Rescue extends special recognition to you Omar for all of your hard work and dedication to our cause!
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