Finding forever homes may require time, focus
Many terrific, social, well-trained dogs are waiting for loving homes in private rescue organizations.
A responsible organization allows a dog to settle into their temporary foster home. Foster care gives the dog as much time as they need to decompress so its true personality can shine. This valuable time in foster care also provides the rescue ample time to learn if the dog likes the company of other dogs, kids or cats. If any behaviour issues surface, especially if the dog was neglected or mistreated in its previous life, foster care could assist the dog in overcoming the obstacles.
A rescue organization’s sole focus is finding forever homes for their dogs. A great rescue will know a dog’s personality, likes or dislikes long before they put a dog up for adoption. A responsible recovery will give that dog as much time as it needs. That time can be a few weeks or a few months. Some dogs have been surrendered to a rescue that may stay in foster care for close to a year. Disappointment and heartbreak happen when a rescue moves a dog too quickly to a new home.
When you consider adopting a dog, ask as many questions as possible. A great rescue will be forthcoming and honest with you, and they will respond to all your questions. If a rescue stipulates that a dog does not like cats, other dogs or children, those are vital facts to be aware of, such as if the dog has high energy. There are essential facts only the rescue can give you before you decide to adopt.
Ask the rescue questions such as the dog’s past life, their personality, likes and dislikes, grooming needs, health issues, activity level, if they have separation anxiety and anything else you feel will help you make the right decision for your family. A great rescue will work closely with you and help you bring the perfect dog into your home.
A great rescue will also accept a lifetime commitment for one of their dogs. If for some reason in the future, you can no longer care for a dog, they will take that dog under
their wing again. An incredible rescue will also rigorously screen every potential adopter. They will check references, perform a home visit and converse with your current veterinarian.
Lastly, an incredible rescue is patient during the adoption and fostering processes. They do not treat rescue as a race. It takes plenty of time to get to know a dog and to find that dog a permanent, loving forever home.
“My goal is to love my rescue dog so much that she never remembers the humans that didn’t want her.” Unknown.
Please be kind to animals.