ARFs objective is to foster a dog for as long as it takes for a new permanent home to be found. Some dogs are adopted in a couple of weeks, others may take many months, and some are so gorgeous that the carers fall in love with them and adopt them themselves. In fact, the most common question we are asked by new foster carers is how can I let them go?
By letting your foster dog go to a fabulous forever home you are freeing up a space for another needy pound dog. Of course, at times it can be hard as you grow attached but when you see them happy in their new home it makes it all worthwhile.
Foster caring is a rewarding and wonderful thing to do but it can also be challenging. By becoming a foster carer, you are truly making a difference.
ARF has a very good mentoring system for new foster carers and our mentors can offer sound advice when problems do occur. Please note that we can only accept foster carers from the Canberra/Queanbeyan/Yass region.
ARF also offers training and information sessions throughout the year which are informative and also a great way to meet other foster carers and talk about your experiences.
** Category **
Animal Welfare
** Commitment **
Regular - more than 6 months
** Type Of Work **
Working with Animals,
** Time Required **
** Training **
ARF offers training and information sessions throughout the year which are informative and also