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| Foster homes are in big demand and short supply. There are far more dogs needing a place to stay, than homes available for them. Many wonderful dogs are killed each day, simply because of lack of space. Foster homes give the dogs the opportunity to learn what it is like to be in a family environment, to be around people, and even other pets, and to receive more individualized attention than they would receive in a shelter. Fostering also gives the dogs extra time to find a permanent home. Many shelters have a very rapid kill rate. Depending on available space, a dog may stay in the shelter for only a few days are less. The main requirement to be a foster is that you take the dog into your home and love it like your own until a permanent home has been found. Foster homes must also meet the same requirements as adoptive homes. All applications for permanent adoptions are scrutinized for suitability by GSDRescueCTX. We have high standards and will not adopt out one of our dogs unless we are convinced that it is in the dog's best interest. Many people shy away from fostering for fear of the pain in giving up a dog they have cared for and come to love. Of course that is hard! Letting them go to their new home is one of the most difficult parts, but it is also very rewarding. By placing your dog in a loving home, you will have really made a difference to that animal; perhaps saved it's life and certainly provided it a better quality of life. Furthermore, allowing one dog to go to a permanent home, frees up a space to save yet another dog. GSDRescueCTX will be there to provide advice and moral support and may be able to provide some assistance with food, supplies, and discount veterinary services. If you are interested in becoming a foster home for German Shepherd Rescue Central Texas, click on Application above. Fill out the Adoption Application and email it to GSDRescueCTX@yahoo.com. Where the application asks for the name of the dog, enter word "Foster". You can skip any questions related specifically to a permanent adoption. One of our volunteers will contact you, and answer any questions you may have. You may also contact our director, Beverly Gainer, at 512-264-2478 for more information on becoming a foster home for more information on becoming a foster home. One of our volunteers will contact you, and answer any questions you may have. You may also contact our director, Beverly Gainer, at 512-264-2478 for more information on becoming a foster home |
| German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas For Every Dog Adopted, Another Can Be Saved |
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| FOSTER A DOG |