Foster Information
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URGENT: Foster Homes Needed!
New England & East Tennessee: We Need Your Help! The kill shelters in Tennessee are consistently overcrowded, resulting in the euthanasia of healthy, young, and loving dogs. Despite volunteers' tireless efforts to promote these deserving animals, time is running out. Stray dogs have only three days to find their owner, rescue, or adopter, while owner-surrendered dogs have just 24 hours. After this brief window, they face euthanasia. |
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We would love for you to join our foster family!
Just take a few moments to learn about fostering below... 
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What does it mean to foster?
Fostering with Paws Rescue League Inc. is a rewarding experience.
We urgently need COMMITED and reliable foster families to help prepare dogs for their forever homes. By opening your heart and home, you'll enable us to free up space, assist more dogs in crisis, and give them a second chance at happiness.
When we say "committed" foster, we don't mean a lifetime commitment. Instead, we seek dedicated individuals willing to patiently navigate potential challenges with our rescue dogs, providing stability and support during transition. Most commonly these challenges are:
Fostering is the key to saving lives. By opening your heart and home, you'll not only provide temporary love and care but also create space in the shelter for another dog. Fostering one dog saves two lives - the one in your care and the one taking its place in the shelter. You're the bridge between their difficult past and a happy future with their new family. Witnessing their transformation from scared, lonely, and unloved to happy, silly, and confident is truly rewarding.
Fostering also benefits your family. If you have children, it teaches them compassion and empathy for animals, setting a powerful example. If you already have a dog, fostering socializes them, helping them become comfortable with new canine companions. You'll also discover what type of dogs your pet prefers, ensuring a harmonious household when you're ready to adopt.
As a valued foster parent, we ask you to provide loving care as if they were your own, keeping us updated with photos and descriptions to help find their forever home.
By joining Paws Rescue League's vibrant community of fosters and volunteers, you'll be united by a shared passion for animal welfare. Our experienced team will guide and support you, sharing inspiring ideas and expertise. As you connect with like-minded individuals, meaningful friendships will blossom, creating a compassionate environment where passion meets purpose, transforming lives along the way.
Don't let a busy schedule stop you from fostering! Working full-time isn't a barrier to fostering. Our dogs thrive in a comfortable home environment, even if it means waiting for your return, rather than enduring the stress of a noisy shelter. Additionally, consider contributing to their adoption journey by attending monthly adoption events, meeting potential adopters, or bringing your foster to partnered vet appointments. These optional efforts can significantly increase their chances of finding a forever family.
Any purchases you make for your foster are tax-deductible, so be sure to save your receipts. We also provide donated supplies, available at transport events, adoption events, or source locations.
And remember, we are here with you EVERY single step of the way, and we are only ONE text away from any questions or concerns you may have regarding your foster dog.
We urgently need COMMITED and reliable foster families to help prepare dogs for their forever homes. By opening your heart and home, you'll enable us to free up space, assist more dogs in crisis, and give them a second chance at happiness.
When we say "committed" foster, we don't mean a lifetime commitment. Instead, we seek dedicated individuals willing to patiently navigate potential challenges with our rescue dogs, providing stability and support during transition. Most commonly these challenges are:
- House training
- Separation anxiety management
- Crate training
- Boundary setting
- Leash walking
- Socialization
Fostering is the key to saving lives. By opening your heart and home, you'll not only provide temporary love and care but also create space in the shelter for another dog. Fostering one dog saves two lives - the one in your care and the one taking its place in the shelter. You're the bridge between their difficult past and a happy future with their new family. Witnessing their transformation from scared, lonely, and unloved to happy, silly, and confident is truly rewarding.
Fostering also benefits your family. If you have children, it teaches them compassion and empathy for animals, setting a powerful example. If you already have a dog, fostering socializes them, helping them become comfortable with new canine companions. You'll also discover what type of dogs your pet prefers, ensuring a harmonious household when you're ready to adopt.
As a valued foster parent, we ask you to provide loving care as if they were your own, keeping us updated with photos and descriptions to help find their forever home.
By joining Paws Rescue League's vibrant community of fosters and volunteers, you'll be united by a shared passion for animal welfare. Our experienced team will guide and support you, sharing inspiring ideas and expertise. As you connect with like-minded individuals, meaningful friendships will blossom, creating a compassionate environment where passion meets purpose, transforming lives along the way.
Don't let a busy schedule stop you from fostering! Working full-time isn't a barrier to fostering. Our dogs thrive in a comfortable home environment, even if it means waiting for your return, rather than enduring the stress of a noisy shelter. Additionally, consider contributing to their adoption journey by attending monthly adoption events, meeting potential adopters, or bringing your foster to partnered vet appointments. These optional efforts can significantly increase their chances of finding a forever family.
Any purchases you make for your foster are tax-deductible, so be sure to save your receipts. We also provide donated supplies, available at transport events, adoption events, or source locations.
And remember, we are here with you EVERY single step of the way, and we are only ONE text away from any questions or concerns you may have regarding your foster dog.
Are you ready to start your foster journey?
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