Pet Fostering

We have just started pet fostering and it is amazing. We have fostered a dog for a few weeks while her owner is unwell and unable to take care of her. Not many people seem to know about this service provided by a charity. The owner provides enough food (or cost of) for the duration along with the pets belongings and a carer will take care of them (the owner is also expected to cover any vet bills). This isn't a re-homing service, the pet goes back to the owner once the fostering period is over. The owner has no access to the foster carer, but can keep in touch via the area manager.

The dog we have at the moment is quite well trained and is no problem to have in the house or to take out for walks. She took to us very quickly and it's like having a dog of our own, albeit for a short while. It must be a relief for a person who is ill or going into hospital, to know that their pet is being well taken care of.

Maybe this is something that you or someone you know may like to do. Please look into it, there may be a similar service near you.

Talk soon

love & hugs
Angela xxx

PS: The wee dog has gone to a re-homing service as the owner couldn't take her back. I'm heartbroken that she can't go home and that we can't keep her. I'm sure that Dogs Trust will find her a forever home, because she deserves a lot of love and hugs.

PPS: Checked the Dogs Trust website. Candy has been reserved, yay. Hopefully the checks all go through and she will have a loving new home. So happy for her :)

29 March: Candy is no longer on the rehoming website, so my wee girl has her forever home.

Just waiting for our next foster pet.
Talk soon
Love & hugs
Angela xxx