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 Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:55 pm
Mom came up with a great idea! Since I'm having trouble getting a job, volunteer at the humane society! It would be something for me to do, and something I could put on my resume (that is more recent than 3 years ago). And possibly get me a job later on working there.
But their site says to volunteer requires orientation and training, which doesn't happen next until October. crying
So... maybe I could foster. It says that everything will be provided, "Food and Bowls, Bedding, Crates, kennels and carrier, Litter box and litter, Medical Care" and the only thing required of me would be to transport the animal.
Was thinking, oh this could be great! I could finally spend time with a puppy, or even several! I could help train them, and raise them to be healthy and happy and then send them off to a wonderful home.
Wonder if I could put fostering down on my resume... I would THINK so, since it'd be professionally caring for an animal, or several... Either way sounds awesome. Even if it doesn't pay. It solves my problem. I want a puppy, I can't afford one. I get one for free, and then return it and get a new one!
Does anyone have any experience in fostering? Any advice? Any thoughts on this?
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Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 5:23 pm
Never done it before. Not sure if I want to either.
My advice? Don't get too personal attached to the animal. -.which will likely happen anyway.
Because it's not yours, you probably won't keep it.
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Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 9:13 pm
I have done it about 8 times. IT IS SO HARD. I am glad I did it. But it is so hard. I don't know how to not get attached. I don't know how to not wish I could keep everyone. There was Tootsie  . She didn't make it, though. There was Suzy.  She got a home through Best Friends, and after some rehab and a plane ride to Chicago, a happily ever after, we think. We got her after somebody set her on fire. Gambit was deaf. The breeder was going to shoot him.  There have been more. Ratchet. Jordon. Cuzko. Some cats (Marco Polo, Kitty NoTail). Most recently was Moze.  I have loved every one. But it is the hardest thing in the world. You really have to hammer it into your head THIS IS SOMEONE ELSE'S DOG. How you are training it to help it be more adoptable. How everything you do is to help it get a forever home that is NOT with you. No matter what.
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 5:35 am
I think it'd be good.
I might check to see if my local shelter provides everything to foster, I've always wanted to try it. Though if I were to foster dogs, I'd really have to be careful. I want to be a trainer, so it'd be great experience.
I'd say it's a great idea, but think very carefully before actually doing it
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 7:01 am
Boyfriend is making me apply to a lot more places before I can fill out the application to foster.
Yeah, I know I'll get really attached. I get attached to most everything, lol. But it's to help, be a temporary home and a permanent positive influence.
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Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:16 am
I volunteer as part of the clean-up crew with a cat sanctuary, but they do put everyone through the same orientation ritual. Anyway the one thing about fostering that I do remember is that she said that when dropping off a cat for an adoption fair, do not stick around. It is a lot harder if you stick around and see the animal get adopted.
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Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 12:39 pm
So I guess we've come down to the real answer.
Boyfriend says he doesn't think HE could handle giving them to their homes after getting attached. Which I think is super cute, but frustrates me, lol.
But I know if we could afford it, any time we go to play with the puppies, if I asked he wouldn't be able to turn me down. But we can't afford it, so he can't say yes even if he wanted to. He's got this huge soft spot. smile
So he told me to just wait until next month. If I don't have a job by then, then I can go through the volunteer orientation and training.
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Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:06 pm
kage no neko So I guess we've come down to the real answer. Boyfriend says he doesn't think HE could handle giving them to their homes after getting attached. Which I think is super cute, but frustrates me, lol. But I know if we could afford it, any time we go to play with the puppies, if I asked he wouldn't be able to turn me down. But we can't afford it, so he can't say yes even if he wanted to. He's got this huge soft spot. smile So he told me to just wait until next month. If I don't have a job by then, then I can go through the volunteer orientation and training. AFFORDING isn't always an issue. A lot o the shelters/rescues I have worked with provide everything. Food. Vet Bills. Toys even. Not that I didn't end up buying them toys, blankies, etc. on my OWN too just because I'd get so dang attached, hee hee. DANGEROUS!
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 10:06 am
Kipluck AFFORDING isn't always an issue. A lot o the shelters/rescues I have worked with provide everything. Food. Vet Bills. Toys even. Not that I didn't end up buying them toys, blankies, etc. on my OWN too just because I'd get so dang attached, hee hee. DANGEROUS! We can't afford to own one ourselves.. our money is too tight right now. But the humane society will provide EVERYTHING except transportation of the animal. But apparently my boyfriend's decided he doesn't think he could handle actually giving the animal back. He's also said something about he doesn't want to deal with me being sad over it, but he's admitted that he'd also get way too attached. So he'd be okay with me volunteering, but not with him having to deal with something cute and loving every day just to give it up, lol.
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 11:51 am
Might I suggest volunteering at a local wildlife rehabilitation center? I've been doing that for almost 4 years now and it's been a HUGE part of my life and an amazing experience. She's already given me the thumbs up for help when I need to apply for my own wildlife rehab licenses.
If you need to know if there is one in your area, let me know in a PM (or here if you want) what city and state you live in and I'll look in my directory for something nearby.
Or, they might have the rehabs listed on the National Wildlife Rehabilitator Association's webpage at www.nwrawildlife.org
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