local rescue centres that accept fostering

[gary2010]

Hi all

For a long long time iv always fancied fostering a dog from a rescue and have finally bit the bullet and decided to apply to a couple of local rescue centres and i was wondering if anyone could recommend any centres that do this local to sandhurst berkshire ?
Many thanks
Gary

[Who me ?]

Try this one -but Beware - YOU might not want to hand the dog back
http://www.cairn-rescue.co.uk/rescue_cairns.htm

[Mrs Grumpy]

Lovely that you are considering fostering

A few things you need to think about and iron out BEFORE you volunteer...

• What are the ethics of the rescue and do you agree with them? eg, neutering, homing to F/T workings, people who live in flats, people with young kids, etc
• How does the rehoming process work and what part do you play in it? Are you comfortable with it?
• What happens if the dog has issues that you cannot work with? How quickly will the dog get picked up by the rescue in an emergency?
• What sort of support will you get from the rescue?
• what about visits to the vet? Who decides what is necessary? Who picks up the tab?
• How solvent is the rescue? Don't want to be left with any outstanding bills.
• what are the training ethics? who is there to turn to with advice when required?

I would say that rescues local to you would be better in the event of you needing urgent back up, but there are rescues who will take on foster carers nationwide. Be aware that some do this better than others though...

Happy to answer any questions you may have

[ali_kat]

Rach* - your thread is here!!!

[Rach*]

All really sound advice from Mrs G


I have fostered through Bulliesos, and a newer Bullie rescue has started with people from SOS who are based locally.
I'm just down the road in Bracknell if you need any help... here's the sites

http://www.bulliesos.co.uk/

http://www.absolutebullterriers.co.uk/


I'm holding a charity bullie walk if you'd like to come along and meet some of the other volunteers?
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=11001010911...

[gary2010]

Thanks for the really good advice i appreciate it .Iv definitely thought about it for the last few months so think iv covered everything.Its more of a family decision so unfortunately bullies are out of the question and the other half isnt comfy with one which is a bit of a shame.Good luck with your charity walk though rach ! im sure il be bending everyones ear over things haha.Soon as i get accepted il put some pics up
thanks again
Gary

[ali_kat]

Why are Bullies out of the question as it is a family thing? You do know they are great with kids?

Even so, go along to the walk & meet the other volunteers, they will be able to help you in your quest & give you advice (not just on Bullies) and you can't get much more local

[Rach*]

Bullies are referred to as "nanny dogs" because they are so good with kids. How old are they? Your rescue will consider them when placing a foster as many may not have lived with children or come as a stray and have no background.



Also giving up your foster for them to go to their forever home is very hard, I cried ALL day when Archie & Daisy went, just something to bear in mind.

[gary2010]

Its not a case of kids unfortunately she had a bit of experience with a relatives dog when she was younger and i think its just tainted her view of them(thats not to say that il stop trying to persuade her )I definitely know about the heart ache of letting them go as they really become part of the family that was part of the attraction of fostering for us as the heartache of letting them go to a forever home is alot easier than the heartache of them being put to sleep.Just a quick update she who must be obeyed has spotted a gsd x labrador which actually looks ideal so will give the home a ring tomorrow and see how things go

[Mrs Grumpy]

Which rescue is the dog with?

[gary2010]

They are called vigil german shepherd rescue their main office is in chertsey but the kennels are in guildford at a place called treetops so hopefully things will go well

[Mrs Grumpy]

OK well best of luck. I would definitely go through the points I made above before agreeing to anything. I'm not sure they have any professional/qualified behaviourists on board, so not sure how they go about dealing with any issues?

[Who me ?]

I'd seriously look at the site mentioned in my post ( second on this topic) .Small in size ,big in attitude - but when integrated into a home -"the best little pet on earth" - that's a Cairn -not a big dog - except in spirit . But ,when he takes to a family -that's his life . Mine plays with LARGE GS -they accept him an he takes to them . This project needs fosterers - but as I said - be prepared to be taken over by any foster Cairn -they just take over ,and blind you with their personallity .But beware - although they are small dogs - they will easily walk miles with you.And most of them are not lap dogs

[gary2010]

[quote=Who me ?]I'd seriously look at the site mentioned in my post ( second on this topic) .Small in size ,big in attitude - but when integrated into a home -"the best little pet on earth" - that's a Cairn -not a big dog - except in spirit . But ,when he takes to a family -that's his life . Mine plays with LARGE GS -they accept him an he takes to them . This project needs fosterers - but as I said - be prepared to be taken over by any foster Cairn -they just take over ,and blind you with their personallity .But beware - although they are small dogs - they will easily walk miles with you.And most of them are not lap dogs
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I really love cairn terriers but after looking on their website kent seems to be the closest which isn't really ideal for us and another centre had some terriers but because the fences in our garden weren't high enough they wouldnt let us have one which i seem to find with alot of centres regarding terriers of any sort

[Who me ?]

Garry -worth the trip - I was contemplating going to Edinburgh from just outside Coventry to look at one( but then part way up we'd call in on wife's sister in Middlesbrough) .In the end I went to Taunton for mine ( turned out ex owner ha been less than truthfull ,and dog was unpredictable, an with my grankids regular visitors ,I couldn't chance it) .And ,yes the younger ones are escape artists ,especially unspayed/un neutered .I erected a secondary fence a few feet from the boundary ,just in case ,as I know what Cairns are like -so far he's never shown any sign of escaping .If He can't see me/missus ,he panics .I'd say after four/five they settle down .If you're just interested in fostering , why not give them an e mail( secretary is a very understanding lady) an offer your services.I've found them very keen to get fosterers in various parts of the country . No way I could foster now ( unless Toby took to a Cairn /Westy /Border ) an then ,inside the house it could well be another story .