Even with the help of local kennels, boarding fees comprise a large part of our running costs.  One of the ways we are trying to ease this is by building a network of foster homes who look after a dog for us until a new home is found   Often it will be someone who already has a dog who wants to help.  However, fostering works well for older people who do not feel a long term commitment is right for them.  Fostering is also appropriate for people whose jobs mean that they may move house frequently, where future living arrangements are uncertain, or even those considering whether dog ownership is for them and who would welcome the opportunity to find  out.                            

 Some facts about fostering:

 ·        Dogs are more comfortable in a home than in kennels.

·        We can judge a dog’s suitability more easily for different situations (e.g. children, cats etc.). 

·        It’s a good way to find out if you want to take on a dog permanently. 

·        We will pay any vet bills while you are fostering for us. 

·        Our foster homes get used to short term ownership because of the benefit to Three Counties but if you decided you wanted to keep a foster dog, this could be arranged. 

·        You will be helping us to save money on kennelling which we can use to re-home more dogs. 

·        Our normal criteria for homing dogs permanently also applies to fostering (fenced gardens, living indoors, not left for long periods etc).

·        It can be a good way to have the benefit of a companion dog for people whose circumstances do not allow permanent ownership.

If you or your friends think you could help us with fostering then please phone Gyll on: 01778 440318 or 07708 589792