Sunday, April 18, 2010

Become a FOSTER parent!

Becoming a foster parent is not only a great way to help but it can be very rewarding and it can also be a great way to have a dog, but not have the life time commitment.

PupzNPals Rescue depends on good foster homes. The more foster homes we have, the more animals we can save. Foster Families are the heartbeat of PupzNPalz and without them, we could not function.

What does becoming a foster parent entail?

It's quite basic actually. Once approved to become a foster parent for PupzNPalz, you are matched up with a dog or puppy that fits you and your family. Of course everyone wants to foster puppies or cute little fluffy dogs, but the reality of it is that the need for foster homes that will take a bigger dog is in high demand!

A foster homes provides a safe, clean and nurturing environment for their foster dog until the dog is adopted into their forever home. This can sometimes be just a week or several months (adult dogs normally take longer to get adopted). We expect foster families to treat the dogs as if they are their own. You may have to work on some training or socialization, but you will always have a PupzNPalz mentor to help you along the way.

Foster parents care for the dog, but PupzNPalz takes care of all medical needs and can provide you with supplies if needed, like crates, etc...

If you have any questions about becoming a foster parent or would like an application, please shoot us an e-mail!!