The term “Fostering” is relatively new in our country, yet this concept has existed in various forms for a long time and is used in the adoption of rescued animals. In short, a rescued animal comes to the home of its temporary adopter/foster, who takes care of it until permanent adoption. The fostering scheme can function independently, or as support to transitional, humane shelter.
Dogs Trust “matching principle”
This principle implies matching the needs and character of the dog with the capabilities and lifestyle of the owner. This method is important not only for adoption, but also for any responsible and efficient acquisition of a pet in general. This method ensures that the dog adapts perfectly to its new home, and that the owner takes care of its needs without stress, which certainly strengthens the bond between owner and pet and prevents abandonment, which unfortunately may happen without this assessment.
Dogs Trust in B&H does not have its own rehoming centre or any other place where it could keep and care for dogs. That’s why a fostering programme/scheme was established with the aim of raising awareness of the importance and advantages of adoption, the adequate selection of a pet in accordance with its needs and the owner’s lifestyle, as well as education on the efficient functioning of fostering adoption, and the happy and permanent adoption of as many rescued pooches as possible.
Fostering volunteers/temporary owners/fosters are a key link in protecting the welfare because the foster is often actually the rescued dog’s first contact with life in a home. Fosters are also important for gathering information about the dog’s needs and character that cannot be known before living in a home, which means that thanks to this valuable information, the dog will find a home that best suits both him and his new owner.
Learn more on how to help our Dogs Trust Fostering Programme at: https://dogstrust.ba/en/
