Al Berca Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 I am considering giving temporarily fostering a dog a try. Is there a need for this? If so, who would I contact from the Ranch or Lucky Dogs to discuss this possibility? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary c. Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 What a great thing to do. I know that both of the places you listed, plus Anita's in San Juan Cosala post needs for foster parents. We have four rescue dogs, and one was at Lucky Dog for a long time. She really could have used a foster parent to help her get over fears of home life. She has finally become comfortable with tile floors, human movement and noises, and human touch. Being shy and fearful probably made her harder to adopt. We love her and are so grateful to Lucky Dog for caring for two of our babies until we were matched up to them. The other two adopted dogs came from cages at a vet's office and at the Riberas animal shelter. So, you might try one of the vet's offices. Sometimes they have dogs in cages waiting for homes or room at one of the shelters. Life in a cage is really sad, so these babies may be a great option. The vet down from the animal shelter on Riberas often has some babies in his small cages. Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivien Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 I sent you a PM about Dr. Luis' dog needing a home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
court0503 Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 I volunteer at he Ranch ... . The Ranch ((lakeside spay & neuter) policy allows 'temporary adoptions' only in the rare medical situation where a dog needs special 24-hr attention for a few days before going home to the Ranch or is clearly not happy and not adjusting to a group setting . In the latter case the expectation is that the dog will not be returning to the Ranch and the foster parent assumes the responsibility for actively searching for a permanent home for the dog as soon as possible. All dogs deserve a forever home and that is our goal , but life at the Ranch in the meantime is a good one - our dogs have lots of space , good care and lots of love. In our experience bouncing a dog from place to place doesn't benefit either the dog or the Ranch . Other rescues of course may have different policies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnMama Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 I too volunteer at The Ranch but have had conversations with representatives of the other two dog shelters. We pretty much all agree that fostering is NOT a "rent-a-dog" program but a much needed option in certain situations. I have fostered a bunch NOB and a couple of times down here for the Ranch. My goal has been to return a better behaving dog than the one I got. Of finish the medical treatment. Or both. I have PMed you with Ranch information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted March 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Thanks to each of you. You have answered my questions. My first dog, no longer living, was from the Ranch almost ten years ago. My current dog was one of the last to be adopted from the Animal Shelter before their dogs went to the new Lucky Dog shelter. I have been toying with the idea of getting a companion for her for about a year. I am going to stop in at the wonderful Dr. Luis also my vet and talk with him about the dog he has being a good match for my unusual girl. Thanks again. I love dog people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted March 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 I did go in and see Dr. Luis this morning. The only dog he has that has not been spoken for is a beautiful, but extremely ill Weimaraner with recurring cancer in two places that he thinks he is going to have to put down as no one has come forward to offer assistance with the very expensive treatment that would be required to save its life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary c. Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 http://www.chapala.com/webboard/index.php?showtopic=54698&hl=foster That links to a request for a foster dog parent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary c. Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 http://www.chapala.com/webboard/index.php?showtopic=54584&hl=foster That should link you to a posting by a dog foster parent. You might contact her to help you find a dog to foster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary c. Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 http://www.chapala.com/webboard/index.php?showtopic=54332&hl=foster This lists what fostering help might be needed by the Ranch. It is limited, but when needed seems very important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted March 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Thanks GRC. Today am giving more serious consideration to adopting. Not sure but leaning that way. I am going to look at the Ranch dogs coming to Ajijic tomorrow and take it from there. Whatever that may mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Ronnfeldt Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 If you go to the Lucky Dog web site, there is a place to sign up to be a foster. We don't use fosters often, but when we need one, we need one!! Thanks for being willing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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