| Have you ever considered fostering a dog or | | | | show the dog around your house while still on the |
| puppy from a rescue or the local animal shelter? | | | | leash so he/she can become familiar with the new |
| Puppy's can be a lot of fun and they're very | | | | environment. Remain calm and do not act too |
| loving and playful. | | | | excited, your guest will pick up on your mood and |
| Puppies will need playtime on the floor. You will | | | | could become nervous. |
| want to spend time down in their world to make | | | | If you foster a very young puppy you may want |
| yourself more accessible and help socialize the | | | | to find a clock that ticks or purchase a cuddly bed |
| dog or puppy. Plus they will want you to spend | | | | or teddy bear with a heartbeat. The sound will |
| time with them on the floor anyway. Your time | | | | help to ease separation anxiety and will let the |
| spent socializing your foster puppy will be crucial. | | | | puppy sleep easier. I like the Bear Hug and |
| A dog's early interactions with people will help to | | | | Snuggly. These two products have realistic |
| shape how the dog behaves in every future | | | | heartbeats that puppies appreciate. |
| contact with the people they meet. Remember | | | | If you are considering fostering a puppy or dog |
| the key to getting your foster animal adopted is | | | | you'll need to be prepared by making sure you |
| socialization. The puppy or dog at the front of the | | | | have the appropriate items for an indoor puppy |
| kennel that's eager to meet potential adopters is | | | | or dog. |
| more likely to be adopted. A dog's cute face and | | | | You'll need to have: |
| wagging tail is his/her best advertisement. | | | | Leash |
| Fostering a dog or puppy is always a give and | | | | Food |
| take. You give your time and help save a life, | | | | Food bowls - metal not plastic |
| they leave messes and probably will take your | | | | Water bowl - metal not plastic |
| slippers. Expect to clean up after a puppy at least | | | | Towels or sheets for bedding (You may want |
| twice a day. Depending on the age of the puppy, | | | | two sets so you can launder one.) |
| you may need to clean up more often. You will | | | | Toys |
| want to provide metal dishes so as to avoid any | | | | Don't forget, there are also many full grown dogs |
| bacteria in the puppies or dogs water and food | | | | in need of a caring foster home. For all the same |
| bowls. | | | | reasons as puppies, fostering a grown dog can |
| If you are fostering a dog or puppy it is helpful to | | | | transform a shy dog into an out going, happy dog. |
| take him/her out for a 10-15 minute walk to help | | | | Dog are fun and sometimes are already potty |
| relieve anxiety though exercise especially when | | | | trained, open your home, have some fun and help |
| you first arrive at your home. After the walk | | | | an animal in need. |