Open Your Heart … and Your Home
This past year has been another busy one at the JRT Ranch. Our kennels have been full for some time, and we have (heartbreakingly) had to turn away a lot dogs because we simply didn’t have room or funds to care for them.
We also some very sweet dogs who have spent their entire lives as indoor dogs and/or had a lot of exercise and attention and now they are living the kennel life. As much as we try to spoil them and make them comfortable, it’s no comparison to a loving home.
If you have ever considered fostering a dog, this is your chance. Please, however, do not take it lightly as this is a big responsibility.
If you would like to open up your home to a dog between homes, please complete our online foster application form. We will be in touch to answer your question, discuss concerns, find the perfect dog for your situation, etc.
And don’t worry–not all of our fosters are failures. 😉
Foster home responsibilities/opportunities:
Please note: All potential fosters should live in the Atlanta area and be available to take your foster dog to the vet, special events, and/or back to rescue to meet potential adopters.
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- Provide a temporary home for the dog. We offer several foster opportunities: Medical recovery, temporary (holidays, bad weather, etc.), weekend “meet ‘n greets” and long-term/’til-adoption opps. Any amount of time spent in a home is a time well spent.
- Be patient. Understand that all of our dogs are rescue dogs, which means there may be some slight behavioral problems. (Don’t worry, we will never foster out dogs with severe issues … unless you ask for one, prove you know what you’re doing, and sign a waver. Wink, wink. We all realize they’re Jacks …)
- If possible, take your foster dog out and about to socialize with other dogs/people and meet potential adopters, networkers, etc. This can lead to wonderful adoptions.
- Bring your dog to join us at adoption/meet and greet events, whenever possible and/or if they are comfortable in this environment.
- Bring your dog back to rescue or another Atlanta location to meet potential adopters.
- Keep your dog safe and secure. Notify us immediately in the event the dog is sick or lost.
- Keep us informed about your foster dog’s personality, quirks, behavior, etc. Many rescue dogs arrive scared and timid, but begin to show their “real” temperament once they get comfortable in a home. This information is crucial to us in helping them get adopted.
Foster Stories
Read some of our fabulous foster stories to see how fostering has changes the lives of several of our dogs … and their fosters. 😉
Want to share your foster story? Please email a testimonial/update and photos to jrtadoptions@gmail.com.