While dogs are waiting for permanent adoption, having short-term foster homes allows HKDR to monitor the health and character of the dogs, and for the dogs to re-adjust to home life after their often terrible experiences. For this reason, foster parents need to be experienced in dealing with dogs that will probably need extra care, attention and understanding. Knowing that the dog in your care has no known history, and will probably suffer from separation anxiety, means that this "job" is not for everyone. There will often be medication to be administered, toilet training to be at least started, and an unknown character to be dealt with.

On the plus side, these rescued dogs are usually extremely loving, and there is the knowledge that you are helping save a life. Many of our fosters end up keeping their charges as they see the character and personality of the dog in their care develop. It is extremely rewarding watching a timid and bewildered animal quickly respond to love and care, and become in turn a source of unconditional love and companionship.

There are also many people who would love to have a dog but can't commit to long-term ownership. In these cases, fostering provides the ideal solution, with the pleasure of having a dog without the worry of possible future moves or change of circumstance.

For HKDR, each foster home means one more dog we can save. If you think you would like to become one of our foster parents please contact us immediately. We will provide all the support you need if you can provide the loving home. 


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