Become A Pet Foster Parent
By Jerry Walch, 9th Jan 2011 | Follow this author
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No home is complete without a pet. Many people go without knowing the unconditional love that a dog or cat has to offer because they are able to make the financial commitment required. Do not allow the lack of money keep you from experiencing the unconditional love of a dog or cat, become a pet foster parent. Pet foster parents know the love and companionship of a pet while having all the vet bills paid by an agency.
- What is a pet foster parent?
- Why become a foster pet parent?
- How to become a pet foster parent.
- Related articles and links
What is a pet foster parent?
A pet foster parent is someone who cares for a cat or dog, a kitten or puppy for a short period while the pet foster parent agency looks for a permanent home for the pet. The average length of time that a foster pet stays with the foster parent is one to three months, although some foster pets may be with their foster parents for longer or shorter periods of time depending on individual needs. A foster pet parent is someone who provides the pet with a stable, loving environment while a permanent home is being sought.
Why become a foster pet parent?
Ranelle Black, a Los Angeles foster mom, who works with the Linda Blair's World Heart Foundation say "It's possibly the most rewarding thing I've ever done. First, you are involved in saving a dog's life. Then, you get to help bring the dog out of its shell. You can imagine how shut down they become living in a shelter, frightened and alone, fighting for their share of food"(Apr 28th 2010). For people who cannot afford the financial commitment fostering a pet is ideal because the agency pays all the pet's vet bills. Fostering is ideal for people who have to relocate frequently because of their jobs and are uncertain that pets will be welcome in their next dwelling. Fostering is an ideal way to find out what pet is best for you. If a foster parent decides he that want to keep a foster pet, he can adopt it.
How to become a pet foster parent.
Becoming a pet foster parent is relatively easy, just contact the nearest animal shelter or animal rescue group. If you are not sure where the closest animal shelter or animal rescue group is to your location, you can find one using Adopt-a-Pet.com or Petfinder.org
References:
Should You Become a Pet Foster Parent? CJ Arabia http://www.pawnation.com/2010/04/28/should-you-become-a-pet-foster-parent/
Retrieved 01/09/2011
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9th Jan 2011 (#)
Good information on becoming a pet foster parent. My wife use to foster orphan kittens and pups for a shelter, this was a lot of work.
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9th Jan 2011 (#)
Jerry, I have thought about doing this for a soldier that is going overseas.
Living by Ft Benning, sadly I see on craigslist, on too many of them having to give their pets up when they get deployed.
The only thing that has stopped me is, Bugg.
The last time we watched two puppies for my son's best friend, (he is a soldier) for only 6 days, Bugg pined for 2 weeks after they left.
Maybe if it was a longer commitment he might do okay with it. Still just thinking.
Great cause and article my friend.
Thank you for sharing.:)
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9th Jan 2011 (#)
What a great idea! I have never heard of such a scheme before, I wonder if they have one here in the UK? I have looked after pets for friends a couple of times when they have been away and it was very rewarding.
thanks for sharing
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9th Jan 2011 (#)
There are quite a few in the UK, TNT Brian. I just Googled it and came up with over 30,000 hits in under one minute. Here's the search link. Take a look for yourself. http://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&channel=s&hl=en&source=hp&q=pet+foster+parents%2C+United+Kingdom&btnG=Google+Search
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9th Jan 2011 (#)
Thanks Mark. Thanks Denise. My daughter in-law does it for cats and kittens with FIV. She has a full-size, finished basement where they live separated from her other cats. Most of them never get adopted and remain with her until the very end.
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10th Jan 2011 (#)
great info, but I have come expect that much from you.
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10th Jan 2011 (#)
Thank you Rebecca
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10th Jan 2011 (#)
WoW. Great article friend. Useful info. I love reading it.
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10th Jan 2011 (#)
Very important words again Jerry. Anything that helps provides dogs and cats with loving homes is worthwhile. Well done
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10th Jan 2011 (#)
Thank you ppruel.
Thank you Paul.
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11th Jan 2011 (#)
Interesting idea, but I have to wonder about attachment issues. Not something I would rush to do without careful consideration.
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11th Jan 2011 (#)
Attachment can be an issue for many people, James. Fostering pets isn't for everyone but it's a great way to give a dog or cat, kitten or puppy a chance at life. Companion animals respond better in a loving home environment then they do in a crowded shelter and no-kill shelters are really over crowded. If it wasn't for foster homes they would have to turn pets away.
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12th Jan 2011 (#)
I loved this article. I have four cats,one rabbit and a snake. Pets are wonderful!!
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12th Jan 2011 (#)
So true Highlander1. The bottom line is that I can't imagine a life without them in it.
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12th Jan 2011 (#)
This brought tears in my eyes...and it is all your fault Jerry.LOL!
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12th Jan 2011 (#)
Well, Maria, I can identify with the tears, especially today. My nephew had to have his dog, Sarah put down because of Kidney shut down. She was up there in years and the vet told my nephew that who organs were failing one after another and there wasn't anything to be done for her. My sister in-law, his mother, called us with the news and I cried like a baby. I loved Sarah as much as I love my three.
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15th Jan 2011 (#)
Thanks for sharing
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