Looking for a way to make a
difference? NASRN needs caring, responsible dog lovers to join our foster
home team by opening their hearts and homes to rescued Anatolians. We can
only save lives if we have places for dogs to go--foster homes. Would you
consider saving a rescue dog's life by fostering one?
NASRN takes in hundreds of wonderful
Anatolian Shepherd Dogs and their mixes each year. Many have been
abandoned, abused, or suffered other hardships. We could not save them
without our foster families. Most of our rescued Anatolians find sanctuary
in our foster homes, giving us time to find each dog a safe, loving,
forever home.
A NASRN foster home is someone with a heart big enough to provide
temporary shelter to a rescued Anatolian. The foster home is the first
step for our rescues after being turned over to NASRN. These rescue dogs
deserve the chance to learn that life can be a lot better than what they
have experienced so far. Our foster families provide input that's
invaluable for finding the right adoptive home for every dog. And each dog
that receives foster care is more adoptable and easier to place.
NASRN does everything we can to accommodate our foster families. You
choose which rescue dog you want to foster. And we provide a great support
team, vast amounts of expertise, and a friendly voice when needed.
By offering a foster home, you become a rescue Anatolian's savior. It's
remarkable to see how these dogs change after short periods of time in
foster care.
What foster homes do:
Provide sanctuary: Give your foster Anatolian a safe, stable place
to live while NASRN searches for the right adoptive home. You provide
food, water, and shelter. Most families foster each rescue Anatolian for
an average of 3-4 months, but we never know how long it may take to find
the right forever home for each dog.
Love
the dog: Help your foster Anatolian learn that people can be caring,
and that they can be trusted. Many of our rescued Anatolians are
completely disoriented and even afraid from what they've experienced.
They've been through a lot, and foster families help them learn that life
is finally getting better.
Learn about the dog: Spend time learning about your foster
Anatolian. We absolutely need information about a rescue dog's personality
and temperament to help NASRN find the forever home that best matches each
dog. Take pictures, keep a journal, write email updates...any information
to help us find the best home for every Anatolian.
Do you have livestock, and are you willing to evaluate a rescue Anatolian
with livestock? Many people want to adopt working dogs. We need foster
families who can evaluate our rescue Anatolians with livestock to know
whether a dog might be suited to a working home.
Teach manners: Help your foster Anatolian learn to be "family
friendly" by training the dog. Rescue dogs have good intentions, but many
have never learned basic manners, obedience, or indoor etiquette. Some
don't even know how to walk on a leash!
Coordinate health care: Provide veterinary and follow-up care for
your foster Anatolian. Foster families make sure that each rescue
Anatolian receives a complete health evaluation along with treatment for
any illnesses or parasites. All vet bills are paid by NASRN, and emergency
visits are reimbursed by NASRN.
Help find the right forever home: You are your foster dog's best
advocate. Talk with "approved for adoption" families about your foster
Anatolian, and meet families that may fit your foster dog. NASRN's
adoption coordinators and other volunteers will help.
Do you have a special place in your heart to temporarily house a rescued
Anatolian? Become a foster home today and save a life!
You may
request our foster application form via email.
You may leave your message blank, the form will be emailed to you
automatically.
Please follow the directions in the email to complete and return the form.
If you have any questions,
please email a representative in your area
