As with most rescue groups, Big Paws K9 Foster House is a foster based group, relying on foster homes to house our dogs until they are adopted. When there is a dog in a shelter and we have no foster homes, our options become very limited.
Foster homes often mean the difference between life and death for a dog in a shelter.
What is Fostering? A foster home provides a temporary loving home for a dog while it is waiting for its forever home. BPK9FH pays for all veterinary care while the dog is in foster care. Many foster homes provide food but BPK9FH can help with that when needed. The length of time that a dog spends in foster care varies from dog to dog. Sometimes we need an emergency foster home for 1-2 weeks and other times we need a longer term foster home where the dog will stay until it is adopted.
Being a foster parent is one of the most rewarding volunteer opportunities a person can find. The opportunity to watch a frightened and...