Foster Care
Do you have room in your home to foster a Labrador Retriever? Labrador Retrievers are popular and because of this, we see so many that end up at the animal shelter or are given up by their owners because they don't have time to spend with the dog. Would you have space in your home and time to care for an unwanted Labrador until he/she could be placed into a permanent and loving home?
Fostering is a great way to help shelters from becoming overcrowded and therefore saving dogs from euthanasia and the best part is this can be done in the comfort of your home. GDLRR rescues purebred and mixes that display lab looks and temperament traits. Most are rescued from shelters, abusive/neglected situations, and owner release. They range in age from 5 months to 5 years of age with the majority of them between 1-2 years of age.
What you can expect to gain from fostering – unconditional love, good play mates for your dog(s), satisfaction that you had a part in enriching another family’s life with a wonderful pet, watching abused and neglected dogs thrive in a loving environment, and most of all knowing you have given them a second chance at life. If you have older children who are thinking about getting a part-time job or going to college, most potential employers and colleges look favorably at students who voluteer their time. It is also a great way to teach younger children responsibility.
GDLRR provides veterinary care while the dog is in your care and expense your incur, including mileage while caring for the dog are tax deductible. If you need a crate or help with food, we can also help with those expenses.
Keep in mind that every member of your family needs to buy-in to having the dog in your home. Labs adapt very well with other dogs, people, and their environment. You will find that dogs who have been rescued from a shelter are very appreciative. Most of our dogs are in your home 2-4 weeks before they are adopted- puppies usually a matter of days.
The best part of fostering is the happy ending. It’s hard to let them go but you know they will be getting a good home where they will be loved and well cared for. Foster’s are the heart of any rescue – without them these dogs won’t get an opportunity for a better life. Thanks for considering foster care giving. It’s an experience that will touch your heart.
If you are interested in becoming a foster care giver, please complete the foster application and e-mail to us. We will contact you within a few days.
Contact: lablady@gdlrr.org
