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We always need foster
home. Won't you consider giving fostering a
try?
GPA Foster Homes
Fostering means taking two to three weeks to
help a dog straight off the track adjust to
life as a "45 MPH couch potato." When
we receive Greyhounds from the track, we give
them any medical care they need, their required
vaccinations, a teeth cleaning and a bath. Then
they are off to one of our foster homes until
we find a permanent home for them.
When Greyhounds are fostered in a home environment,
they begin their transition process from a retired
racer to the family pet. The foster families
provide Greyhounds with "doggie" training
to make the transition from track to home easier
for the dog and his or her new family. Greyhounds
begin to learn:
· To climb stairs
· To walk on tile
· Walk appropriately on lead
· That mirrors and windows are solid
· Not to chase small animals
· Noises... such as TV sounds are Okay!
· Housetraining
· PLAY!!
The main limitation on the number of Greyhounds
we can rescue from the track is a place to hold
the dogs until they can be matched with owners.
Fostering is a rewarding experience. As you
can imagine, the hardest part of fostering a
Greyhound is having it leave to go to a permanent
home. Even though you know that the home has
been screened and has met all the requirements
for adopting your foster Greyhound, having your
foster leave is an emotional experience. This
is probably the saddest day of the foster experience.
The best day is probably the day the new foster
arrives. These foster families are the true
animal heros. Without Foster Families,
many Greyhounds could not come off the race
track.
Most foster homes do not think of themselves
as heroes. Most are very nice, quiet families
who just want to do something nice for the hounds.
HCGA Foster Families are the heart and soul
of our organization!!! |
