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12-19-2006, 04:41 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: GTA, Ontario
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New from ON, Canada
Hi there;
Just came across this site while browsing. I live with my children & recently rescued dog here in GTA, ON. Looking forward to chatting with other dog lovers about the pluses & pitfalls of rescuing. I have decided to step into the areana of rescuing dogs ....any tips, advise would be welcome. Thanks |
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12-19-2006, 06:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Nevada
Posts: 345
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Hey and welcome to the pack
 Good luck with rescue life  It can get tough but it is rewarding.
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12-20-2006, 01:04 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: PA
Posts: 452
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Welcome to the forum! I am sure there will be plenty of tips from other users to help you.
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"It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." - Cheryl Zuccaro |
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12-20-2006, 01:17 AM
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Leader of the Pack
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 789
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Hi there, Welcome to DD!!
When it comes to fosters I always: 1: A very long walk before coming into the house. This takes alot of the initial anxiety and frustrations out of the body, and it also a great way to get to know the dog and the dog know you. 2: The new foster dog is always on a leash or in a crate until I feel comfortable the dog can manage to live in my "kennel" also. 3: Let the training begin. Not every foster home does it, but I train the dogs as if they were going to be mine... forever... The foster is tested with regular events in the home and outside, so I have a idea if there is anything that sets the dog off.. The foster learns house rules, and the dog is also taught or has initial basic obedience under his belt. (depends how long the dog is here) 4. The foster is ALWAYS treated like a member of the family. He is loved here, he gets to do things will the other dogs, he is never annihilated from anyone. Good Luck and thank you for fostering!! Fostering is the heartbeat of a rescue!!
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Linnea Shirley ================== Countess Isabella de la Rosa, TT, CGC Riddick, Rescued Rottweiler The Fearless Cat, Mr. Kiki ================== Baxter "Always in my Heart" 01/03/00 - 09/07/07 Beloved Rottweiler |
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12-22-2006, 01:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 676
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Hello & Welcome!!
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