The Fosters Role
Congrats on taking the leap and becoming a dog-foster parent! You are going to be a very important person in your foster's life- you might be the first person to show that dog love and compassion (and a full belly of food).
YOUR ROLE
As a foster parent, you will wear many hats for your dog, such as:
YOUR ROLE
As a foster parent, you will wear many hats for your dog, such as:
- Trainer (teaching them to sit, stay, lay down, shake a paw)
- Life Coach (building up their confidence, helping them overcome fear or anxiety)
- Groomer (giving baths, picking ticks, cutting nails, giving haircuts)
- Nutritionist (feeding them the right stuff, helping them sample the wonderful world of dog treats)
- Tour Guide (showing them around town, taking them to the best doggy spots)
- Platonic Life Partner (sitting and watching movies on the couch, going for long walks and not saying a word)
- PR Manager (taking pictures, promoting your pup)
- Wingman (helping to weed out unsuitable owners, finding the perfect family)