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We ask you to consider volunteering to foster for us or to assist in other
capacities.
We are in need of foster homes-SO important to further our mission. If you
are not already fostering for us, and you give your pets good vet care
routinely, and feel there is some space left in your heart, PLEASE fill
out an application online to foster.
We hold to high standards, but that is to ensure that the dogs get the
consistency and love they deserve. They have been through so much.
Puppymillrescue pays all veterinary care for your foster dog. In addition,
we have our PAL program which helps fund monthly the extras such as toys
and treats.
Many rescues find it impossible or are unwilling to fund expensive
surgeries for very sick dogs.
Sight and hearing impairments among other medical conditions are always
addressed.
PMR takes in and maintains sick and elderly dogs that would be euthanized
in other settings.
We do NOT euthanize a dog unless there is NO other choice.
So
if you feel that you are up to the challenge, please click the link
below to fill out a foster home application.
Below
are some issues that you need to consider
before you apply......
We ask that you be their
transition home, between where they came from & where they'll be adopted
to.
We ask that you treat them as a family member while they're in
your care. Spoil them rotten and give them love.
That's not hard to do!
Make sure your entire family is in 100%
agreement with bringing a foster dog into your home - and that they
understand 100% the problems that can occur.
They can be hard to potty train.
It
maybe very trying to deal with some of their issues, like poop eating,
excessive fear, or excessively needy dogs.
They tend to be
frightened of sudden moves, loud noises, and sometimes even the touch of
a hand.
They can go from being very scared to
being totally dependent upon you, in such a short time.
During
this time, they may not want to be separated from you. They can
become very stressed if they are boarded. They remember their life
in the mill and they feel as though they have been placed right back
into that situation when they are boarded.
You have to be willing to take
time out of your current lifestyle to help this poor unfortunate
soul who depends solely on you.
These dogs have many needs and they have
been through hell living in a small cage, not getting enough to eat, not
knowing understanding, love, patience, or the gentle touch of a hand.
Some have spent their entire lives living in a cage with their feet
never touching the ground. They do not know what the feel of grass
is beneath their feet. They have never been walked on a leash so
you will have to teach them just as if they were a small puppy.
It may take several months to get
the puppy mill smell out of the dog.
No matter how many
times that you wash the dog, the smell may come back. This is
embedded deep into the pores of the dogs and it will take time and
good food and care in order to rid the dog of this smell.
These dogs do not really know how to act
like a dog.
This is something that they will learn over time with
patience and understanding.
Caring, patience, no preconceived
notions of the perfect dog, or the perfect dog in a week or a month,
dealing with the dogs' issues, and being willing to wait till the dog is
ready for touch, not you, pooping or peeing on the floor, hoarding toys
or food, growling, or barking.
Some dogs may also be somewhat food
aggressive. Any and all of this might be in your future with a
foster dog. These dogs are not "perfect".
So if you are not up to a challenges, then
maybe a puppy mill foster dog is not for you.
Just remember
that you are learning the same time as the dog. So do not get
frustrated if it has some set backs right after you get it.
So, if you live in one the
following states ONLY, NY NJ DEL PA MD
and feel that you are up to the challenge, please click the link
below to fill out a foster home application.
We appreciate all
inquiries. Thank you! if you wish to foster and live in another state we
suggest you re-view www.petfinder.com
to locate a needy rescue near you. |
