All About Fostering
P.A.W.S. relies on the help of many volunteers in order to rescue dogs, care for them, and place them in loving
homes. One of the most rewarding and satisfying ways is to become a foster family. It's not always easy, but it is
critical to a successful adoption.
The purpose of a foster home is to provide a home environment while evaluating the dog's behavior around other
dogs, children, and to observe the dog's personality, attitude and temperament. Most dogs need help with
something, whether it's house-training, separation anxiety, shyness, jumping on people or just plain house
manners. Our fosters help them to become better pets and more adoptable.
Families who are interested in fostering are asked to fill out the following application and either email to pawsttr@gmail.com or mail to P.A.W.S. to the Rescue, P. O. Box 142, Pacific, MO 63069. PAWS Foster Application.doc Once approved as a foster, a Fostering Agreement is signed with P.A.W.S. to the Rescue. Fosters are asked to take their foster dog to an approved veterinary clinic for all medical services. If there is not an approved clinic within 20-30 miles, then efforts are made to work with the foster's personal vet or one in the area. All foster homes are provided with a "kit" which includes a collar and leash and a P.A.W.S. to the Rescue I.D. tag.
A lot of people are hesitant to try fostering because it is easy to grow attached to a rescue and it can be hard
to see them leave. So what is the worst thing that can happen? You would have another wonderful addition to
us who have "failed" fostering by keeping them in our home. That's not such a bad thing. For those who are
able to let them go on to their forever home ... there's nothing more satisfying. It's a great feeling to know that you played such an important role in that dog's life ... not to mention what joy you brought in to their owner's life!
Please think about opening up your home to the "homeless." We can promise you the experience may not be
easy, but will always be rewarding.
PAWS Foster Application.doc