New Fosters come and go. Some Fosters must stop fostering, more often than not because they have adopted their foster dog! As we all know, Sibes are such charmers. Indeed, SHRF has come to that time in the cycle when we must appeal to our past adopters, volunteers and general public to consider fostering one of our beautiful Siberians as they travel on their journey to find that perfect new family. Undoubtedly, fostering is a demanding vocation, but it can also be one of the most rewarding experiences of a life spent among Siberian Huskies. If you join the ranks of SHRF Fosters, a lucky Sibe will have a chance to recover from the stress of a shelter or medical treatment, so he (or she) can blossom into the irresistible canine that lies under that furry coat and find a forever home.
We all already juggle so much in our busy, daily schedules, but if you can find room in your home and your heart, SHRF will gladly provide the supplies, the food, the medical care and, of course, the foster dog! SHRF is also there for each foster family for guidance and advice and will work closely with every foster parent to help make the right choices for the dog’s future.
~~Here are some heartwarming
comments from past SHRF Fosters…
“I will always remember Princess,
the heartworm positive female who was my first SHRF foster dog –
through the dozen or so who followed – to Robin, the bouncing
boy who found his forever home in early December. Folks, there is
just no substitute for the satisfaction I feel!” ~ Tamara W.
“Just being able to watch a once
frightened, undisciplined, shy pup grow into a confident, well-behaved
companion right in front of our eyes during his time in our home,
socializing with our dogs and keeping them company… An indescribable
feeling!” ~ Peggy W.
If fostering a dog in
your home is absolutely not a possibility, but you still want to help
SHRF in this drive to expand and strengthen the foster home base,
you could join our team of “FURBALL BUDDIES!” (Lovingly
known as FBB’S) FBB’s are assigned to each of our SHRF
dogs in foster or boarding care and basically just help out with the
needs of that dog. Periodic check ins with the Foster to make sure
they have any medications/Heartworm Preventative/Flea Preventative
that they need as well as helping them fill out any necessary paperwork
or evaluations on the dog. Most of this can be done by phone or email
and can also be very rewarding volunteer work.
Are you a past adopter
who is considering adding to your pack, but not quite sure how another
dog would fit in? We have a perfect solution! You can try out the
SHRF “Foster To Adopt” program. After fostering a SHRF
dog for at least the one week adjustment period, you (the foster)
would have first choice to adopt the dog or let him/her be adopted
by the first approved family that applies. It’s a win-win for
all and, as always, the Foster gets to help in the final selection
of the new forever home.
If you
would like to discuss fostering, volunteering, FBB’s or our
Foster to Adopt Program, please email SHRF at siberrescue@yahoo.com
with your phone number and a convenient time to reach you. You may
also click on the 'Foster/Volunteer' button to the left and fill
out an application or call the Rescue phone line (727-391-8934)
and another volunteer will get back with you. Thanks
for your time and we look forward to hearing from you soon!
