Love dogs? Are you interested in Fostercaring?
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Have you ever thought about being a Fostercarer for rescued dogs?
Here is a wonderful opportunity to become a Fostercarer with the best support available through Sankiri Dog Rescue Inc.
Fostercaring is very good for the person who perhaps loves dogs but is unable to commit to a long term relationship due to travelling etc. Dogs usually stay with you for a few weeks until they undergo basic training and find a new forever home.
It’s extremely sad when an owner surrenders a dog that requires only a small amount of basic education to become a wonderful pet. A high percentage of the problems are brought about through lack of education of the owner; the ultimate price is paid by the dog ending up being euthanized.
Sankiri Dog Rescue Inc has been established to help these dogs who, through no fault of their own, have found themselves alone and with no one to care for them. A very high percentage of these dogs, if given the opportunity plus basic training, can be successfully rehabilitated into forever loving homes.
We are seeking Volunteer Fostercarers who have the time and resources to take our rescue dogs into their homes and to provide them with whatever they need. For most rescued dogs it is a soft place to land and for some it is rehabilitation, then we find them loving lifelong homes. Fostercarers do not have to pay for Vet fees or for the basic training.
Sankiri Dog Rescue is Dog Rescue with a difference. We provide that vital extra support for Fostercarers and Adopting families with Sankiri’s dog training being a key part of happy Fostercare and successful re-homing.
Lorraine McLennan, President of Sankiri Dog Rescue, has many years of experience with Dog Rescuing and her Sankiri Dog Training programmes are highly regarded.
Lorraine will provide a short course of 5 lessons covering basic obedience & behavioural issues.
This training will be provided to the Fostercarer by Sankiri Dog Rescue Inc. at no charge. This will be of benefit to the dog and it will also help the Fostercarer manage and enjoy the dog.
At Sankiri Dog Rescue we assess each dog’s exercise needs and provide them with a great opportunity to learn to socialise with other dogs, people and other animals so they can become good well balanced canine citizens.
This allows us to give Fostercarers comprehensive information on each dog. Then with the added benefit of basic training as well, each dog is very well positioned for successful adopting by the right family.
Fostercaring for rescued dogs is a wonderfully rewarding way to embrace your love of dogs and be a vital part of a successful dog rescue program without the long term commitment of owning your own dog.
However Fostercarers often do have their own dog which is a good way for the incoming rescued dog to socialise and enjoy canine company.
If you are interested please call Lorraine ……….. for a no obligation chat.
***Fostercarers do not have to pay vet fees nor do they pay for the basic training.
What is a Fostercarer?
A Fostercarer provides a warm, loving home for a rescued dog who, through no fault of its own, has nowhere to live and no-one to love.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q What are my duties?
A To provide a soft place to land and bring the dog to 5 training lessons
Q How long am I expected to foster a dog as a fostercarer?
A This can be from a few weeks to a short-term; our aim is to re-home these dogs as soon as an appropriate forever- loving new owner is found.
Q Do I get to choose my foster dog?
A We are not able to allow people to choose, what we aim to do is place the most appropriate dog with the fostercarer.
Q Do I need to be experienced to be able to foster a dog?
A Experience is not necessary, however any experience that you have is always of benefit and Sankiri will give you support.
Q Can I be fostercarer if I already own a dog?
A Yes
Q Do my own dogs need to be current with their vaccinations?
A Yes, we need to be able to confirm this prior to a foster dog going to it’s foster home
Q Does someone come to my house to meet with me and make sure our house / yard is suitable for the dog?
A Yes
Q Do I have to collect the dog?
A No, the dog will be delivered to your home
Q Do I have to register the dog under my council
A Yes, you will need to check this with your council. Some councils may allow a transfer of registration if a dog is already registered in another shire.
Q Who supplies the food?
A Normally the fostercarer will supply the food, shelter, bedding, walks and cuddles
Q What if the dog needs to go to the vet?
A The fostercarer will need to contact Lorraine at Sankiri to make suitable arrangements
Q Can I take this dog to any vet?
A NO, definitely not. Sankiri have vets that support the Sankiri Dog Rescue Inc. Dogs must be taken to the appropriate vet that we have contact with for our foster dogs
Q Who takes the dog to the vet?
A Fostercarers often take the dog, however if this is not suitable Sankiri will make arrangements to get the dog to the vet
Q Who pays for the vet fees?
A Sankiri pays, we have arrangements in place with the supporting vets
Q Do I have to supply my own collar and lead?
A Collars will be on all foster dogs with appropriate tags
Q Is there support for fostercarers?
A Yes. Sankiri Dog Rescue has support available with training and accessible contact to committee members
Q What happens if I decide I would like to adopt the dog I am fostering?
A We would love nothing better than a fostercarer to adopt, so long as the dog and owner are well-matched we see no reason why you, as a fostercarer, shouldn’t be able to adopt.
Q Do I need to supply any references to be able to be a fostercarer?
A Yes, Sankiri requires you to provide 2 personal references.
