Being a foster carer is a very rewarding experience, but can also be quite emotional. Tears are shed as dogs leave for their forever homes but they are also happy tears as our foster carers know that without their personal commitment that dog would not have made it out of the pound alive.

Who can foster?
Our foster carers are wonderful people from many walks of life. Some are retired couples who have fond memories of the many dogs they have owned through their lives who want to help a few more.

Even if you can only foster occassionally, or offer weekend or holiday care for our long
term foster carers, it is a help to us, and will save the life of a dog or puppy.

Companionship
Others are people who can't, for various reasons, currently have a dog of their own and foster so they can still have the company of a dog. Then there are the dog lovers who want to do their bit to prevent the euthanasia of lovely dogs. If you think you can help us we would love to hear from you.

Housing
Our foster carers need to show that they have a secure and safe yard for their foster dog. It is not necessary that the foster dog live indoors, but if it is to sleep outdoors there must be adequate shelter. They must also be able to show that any dog they own themselves is fully vaccinated.

Food
Whilst we are endeavoring to get regular sponsorship of food for our rescue dogs, at the moment our foster carers provide the food for the dog themselves.

Vet and grooming
Albury Dog Rescue covers the costs of all vetwork for the dog and whilst it is in the first few weeks of foster care it is desexed, vaccinated, wormed and flea-treated. If it requires grooming it will also be groomed at our expense.

Temperament
Whilst a dog is in Albury Pound it is temperament tested and also tested with other dogs. We endeavor to discover what training, if any, it may have had prior to coming in to the pound and then try to match available foster carers as much as possible with available dogs.

If you would like further information about fostering please feel free to call Trish or Alison at any time.