{"id":2335,"date":"2015-11-17T12:59:36","date_gmt":"2015-11-17T12:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/?page_id=2335"},"modified":"2024-01-05T13:08:17","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T13:08:17","slug":"fostering-a-dog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/choosing-your-pet\/adopting-a-pet\/fostering-a-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Fostering a dog"},"content":{"rendered":"
You do not need to be affiliated with an animal shelter or pet rescue group to volunteer. Pet rescue groups are looking for responsible pet owners<\/strong> with space in their homes to foster the animals and help them in their mission to assist homeless dogs.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Why do some dogs need foster care?<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Benefits of fostering a dog:<\/strong><\/p>\n By taking in a foster dog, you can free up a spot (or two) at the local animal shelter<\/strong>. This means that the rescue group will be able to help even more furry friends in need.<\/strong><\/p>\n The foster dog will have a chance to get used to living with other people and pets meaning that they will have a better chance of being adopted into a more permanent home.<\/p>\n Dogs that have lived in foster homes are generally healthier, socialised, and happier<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Things to consider before volunteering:<\/strong><\/p>\n Before taking on a responsibility like fostering a dog, you should ask the animal shelter about:<\/p>\n Taking in a foster dog is a very rewarding experience if you have enough space in your home and in your heart.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You do not need to be affiliated with an animal shelter or pet rescue group to volunteer. Pet rescue groups are looking for responsible pet owners with space in their homes to foster the animals and help them in their mission to assist homeless dogs. Why do some dogs need foster care? Some animal shelters … <\/p>\n\n
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