PointerRescue, a national breed rescue organization specializing in purebred English Pointers needs foster homes.  Right now we have more dogs in need than homes to foster them.   Contact me for more information.

Other rescues also need good foster homes.  Take a moment to open your heart to this possibility.  Could you take in a foster?  Would you give it some consideration?  If you have questions about fostering, feel free to ask. 

We can make a difference, one animal at a time. 

I have been thinking about fostering in eastern PA.  One worry I have, besides wanting to keep all the dogs, is that the foster won't get along with my other animals....especially the kittens.  I heard you really don't have a say into the animal you foster.  If you could give me more information I would appreciate it.

Thanks for considering fostering and asking questions!

Rescues all over the country are in need of good foster homes.  Dog transports move animals all over the country too from shelters to foster homes, and foster homes to forever homes.

As to your question, having a choice on what foster you bring into your home seems to be a non-issue to me.  Let me explain why I say that.  In most cases (almost all) we don't have enough history about the animal to know how they relate to other dogs or cats.  That part is a crap shoot, or a faithwalk if you will.  As a foster home you make the commitment to the animal and then work out the situations as they develop and integrate into your pack situaiton. 

Fostering is a commitment and there are lots of unknowns.  It is also extremely rewarding and satisfying!!!!!  Even if it brings personal challenges.

The foster organization should provide some kind of support to each foster home to deal with issues that come up.  Be sure to ask whoever you want to foster for if there is a foster support liason of some kind.  Ask how the organization handles medical expenses.  Usually there are certain medical expenses (pre-approved) that the organization pays for.  Tthe foster home provides the food. 

Hope this answers your question.  Don't hesitate to ask if you have others!!

btw - there is always the temptation to keep a foster!!  I have to remind myself often that they are a temporary part of my home, but a forever part of my heart.

Hey labdp

Just wanted to let you know that I applied to foster for a lab rescue and all looks good so far.  Thanks for the encouragement.  I'm excited to get my first foster!

Cacky - that is terrific news!  Keep us posted on how it goes for you.  Hollar if you have any questions.  Bless you for opening your heart and home this way. 

So true, we can't save 'em all.  But we can help them one at a time.  I too have a foster dog who turned forever dog.  But four others have gone on to forever homes across the country. 

I'm delighted and excited for you.  Thank you!!!

labdp.....I'm getting a chocolate lab puppy mix on Saturday!!!!!  Boy is it going to be hard not to keep him!  I lost a 16 yr. old chocolate lab in Feb. that I had since he was a puppy.  It's really strange that this dog was chosen for me to foster.   Keep your fingers crossed. 

Fingers, toes, and paws crossed for you Cacky.  When fostering I have to remind myself if I adopt the foster, I can't help another.  If I love them and let them go on to great forever homes then I can save another. 

How ironic though.......but you will know the right thing to do when the time comes.  Keep me posted.

No apology needed on your speal. 

I live in Nebraska, but foster for a national breed rescue organization.  No matter where  you settle I'm sure you can find a group in need of a good foster home.  All the dogs I've fostered came from shelters outside of  my home state. 

The need is so great for homes to give animals a second chance.  Rescue programs usually have a good network of other rescue people who help move the animals to their new foster home.

If you are considering fostering, don't hold back because of where you live.

There's a lot of farm land in eastern PA but Kentucky is probably cheaper.  The rescue group that I'm getting my foster from is located in CT but the dog is actually coming from LA!   They claim labs are adopted quicker in the New England states....although I don't consider PA to be a New England state.

I foster with the french bulldog rescue. I have been doing it for almost 5 years now. I have had a total of 6 fosters and currently have 2 still with me. One uses a wheelchair due to a back injury and the other is a 2 week old puppy that was born with a cleft palete that I am tube feeding. It is hard when you are a animal lover but so worth it when you see them happy and in thier forever home.  I have pictures of both of them on my profile. We have volunteers in every state and canada. I think being a foster parent is one of the greatest jobs I have ever had.

Wow Wiz!!!!  Bless you for all you do for your fosters and  thank you for sharing about your current fosters. 

Good to know we can be here to answer questions for anyone considering fostering. 

Bringing this to the top.

Pointer Rescue, as do many other groups, still needs foster homes.  How can we help those who may not have fostered, but are considering it?  Does anyone have questions? 

Pointer Rescue has two dogs in Iowa desparately needing foster homes.  There are dogs in other states as well.

Will you help us??

PointerRescue, a national breed rescue organizations currently has 10 dogs in shelters awaiting foster homes.  Some of them will run out of time.

 With the economy and gas prices it's getting more difficult to fill transports to move dogs across country to an open foster home. 

Please consider opening your heart and home to a foster dog.  If  you can't foster, please consider a donation to a rescue program to help with animal care and transport costs.  You can make a difference!!