About Fostering a Dog

The Importance of Fostering

Every dog rescued by Wise Animal Rescue has a story, but the organization is dedicated to turning each dog's story from heartbreaking to hopeful. They have saved dogs from shelters and puppy mills, those who are under- or over-fed, and those in need of serious medical attention. Nevertheless, no dog is turned away, regardless of where they came from and what challenges may come in finding them the home they deserve.

Each dog has a story, a story of how they overcame the challenges in their lives and found their way with W.A.R. This is why the organization preaches the phrase "Adopt, Don't Shop," because there is always another dog in need of a home and a family.

As W.A.R. is a completely foster-based organization, the wonderful foster parents introduce rescued and adoptable dogs to a loving environment, one that eliminates the isolation dogs face when they are cooped up in shelters. Although they provide transportation to adoption events and pet visits, and work on house training with the dog, foster families are not permanent. Even the most loving of dogs has difficulty finding his or her forever home. That doesn't mean they don't deserve it.

The Top Three Things to Consider About Fostering

1. Do you love dogs? If yes, you're one-third ready to becoming a foster parent. A foster parent's first and most important responsibility is to provide a loving environment to their foster dog.

2. Do you live somewhere that allows dogs? As long as you have the proper space for the foster dog, big or small, W.A.R. will provide the rest—food, vet services, a leash, etc..

3. Do you have time? Providing a dog even a temporary home is a big responsibility that requires a considerable time commitment. This does not mean working full-time eliminates your chances of fostering a dog. It does, however, mean you should consider your needs and the dogs' before fostering.

For more information, visit http://wiseanimalrescue.org/.