Friends of Chance
SHORT TERM FOSTER GUARDIAN TO RESCUE DOGS IN TRANSITION
Friends of Chance will respond to your application, conduct a home visit, and equip each approved new Foster Guardian with information and basic supplies such as food, leash, toys, etc. The rescue organization from which the dog is from will pay for medical expenses, if necessary. All you have to do is provide a loving and safe environment, food, affection, socialization, walks, and sometimes consistent gentle training. You report to us how your foster dog is recovering as well as what personality characteristics shine through. By providing us this information we are equipped to speak on behalf of the dog ensuring the rescue organization finds an ideal forever home.
Many rescue organizations save dogs from various cases (neglect, abandonment, high-kill shelters, etc.). Foster care is when a dog is moved into a safe place to unwind from their previous situation giving them time to recover, stabilize, socialize, and grow before they find their forever home. There are not enough temporary homes for rescue dogs so many rescue organizations have had to slow down in saving these lives. Taking guardianship of a dog in need of a temporary home does not cost you anything but a willing heart. In addition, Friends of Chance works with your schedule. Whether you care for a dog for 1 day or up to 2 weeks, we will always work towards accommodating your schedule.
Once you’ve been approved to be a FOC Foster Guardian and have been given a dog to care for, we ask that you provide at minimum am & pm care that includes feeding, walking, giving them a safe place to sleep, teaching them basic manners, etc. You do not need to stay home with the dog all day. Each dog is different. Some dogs require a lot of attention (like puppies) and some dogs will not require as much. You let us know what you can do and we will accommodate you based on the dog’s needs.
We encourage Foster Guardians to promote their rescue dog through social media sites or to provide Friends of Chance with the information and we will do this on your behalf. The information we ask Guardians to provide is a short bio and pictures to friendsofchance.org@gmail.com and we will add them to our various social sites. In addition, rescue organization will thoroughly vet potential adopters and request to send these potential adopters to you. This is the best way for the adoption family to visit with the dog while in the comforts of your home.
Depending on how your dog does with other dogs, this could be a wonderful opportunity to train your foster dog and build his/her confidence. As well, fostering may be a good way to select a companion for your dog. However, while a foster dog is in your care, you must keep them separated when unattended. As you get to know your foster dog, it is best to keep all dogs on leash until you are comfortable. When in doubt, just keep them separated and on leash.
It is common to fall in love with your foster dog (read About Friends of Chance). This is what we call foster failures and this does happen however, the more you Foster the more one realizes the great impact you have on each dog’s life. Basically you are saving a life which is very gratifying even if for only a short period of time. If you do fall in love, you are given first priority to adopting the dog that you care for.
We are entirely operated by volunteers and we have many needs such as transporting a dog to and from destinations. In addition we rely solely on donations to provide each Foster Guardian with supplies such as dog food, collar, leash, food, bed, toys, blankets, etc. Please visit our site and let us know how you would like to be involved and we will call you.