Caring for a dog: it sounds very rewarding. And it is! It's fantastic to be partly responsible for a great future for a Spanish dog! But fostering is not for everyone.
We are currently looking for foster families for some of our dogs. Dogs who need extra care because they are traumatised, are fearful and in need of extra love and attention. For such dogs the care of a foster family is the best solution to help them get over their fears.
New foster families always get a home visit. This is nothing to worry about, it's routine. We want to make sure the family is right for the dog or dogs, and of course to get to know you and decide on the best sort of dog for you. When the home visit is approved, we will look for a suitable dog or dogs for you to foster.
What do we expect from you?
Patience. Often dogs are not used to a domestic life. It may be that the dog is not housebroken, for example. This should be taken into account and the dog taught gently what is expected.
Understanding. An understanding of dog behavior. A shelter dog is usually not a perfectly behaved dog. He or she often has a lot to learn still. They could, for example, not undertand how to walk on the lead, or may be anxious around men or have separation anxiety. We ask our foster families to give their dogs the space, rest and time to learn how he or she should behave. Bear in mind that if a dog has separation anxiety, it will take time and patience to build it's confidence.
Parenting is failing and picking yourself up again. In other words, not getting it right first time but persevering.
Love. Not all problems can be solved with love, but it helps!
Foster parents work on a voluntary basis. Collar and lead, bones, basket, toys, food, vet expenses, etc. shall be borne by the foster family.
For more information and bookings please contact:
For Spain: delan@wanado.es or lansdaledenise@yahoo.co.uk
Netherlands: opvangenherplaatse-NL@ace-charity.org
For Belgium: Karin.mertens@hotmail.be
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