As a foster based rescue NISBTR is totally reliant on foster carers to enable us to transform the lives of the Staffordshire Bull Terriers that come into our care. They are the stepping stones to a happy life and play a huge part in offering a previously abandoned and unwanted Staffordshire Bull Terrier a new lease of life and a secure future.
Fostering is a very rewarding and satisfying thing for any dog lover to do. However, it requires time, patience, compassion, commitment, understanding and a whole lot of love.
If you don’t already have one, fostering is a great way to help you decide whether a dog really is for you. It is also a great way to enjoy canine company without having to make the life long commitment that comes with owning a dog. We are flexible and can make arrangements for your foster dog whilst you are on holiday or if you are in need of a break. Sometimes it is short term fostering that is required but is more likely to be for several weeks or months depending on the needs of the dog. Fostering is also an opportunity to find a pet that is ideal for you on a permanent basis as many of our foster families have gone on to adopt a dog that they were temporarily looking after.
NISBTR provides everything that is needed to look after one of our dogs whilst in foster care including food, bedding, toys etc, and of course, all veterinary bills will be covered by the charity. We work together as a team and are there to support our foster families every step of the way.
Please consider our expectations before contacting us regarding becoming a foster carer.
You will need to have:
- Time
- Patience
- Compassion
- Tolerance
- Empathy
You will need to be:
- Determined
- Reliable
- Committed
- Trustworthy
- Able to follow advice and instructions
And most of all you will need to have a big heart
If you would like to be considered as a foster carer or would like more information on fostering please call Julie on 07563 368 589
