Foster for Pit Bull Rescue San Diego

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Foster parents are the most important people involved in a rescue. Pit Bull Rescue San Diego works with a network of foster homes who care for the dogs while we find them their permanent homes. We don't have a shelter, so the fosters are invaluable to us. Without the support and presence of fosters, most of the dogs that would otherwise find homes end up languishing in the shelters, or not finding homes at all.

What does a Foster Parent Do?

All the things that a dog owner does, but for a shorter time! Daily care, feeding, grooming, reinforcing obedience, and generally giving the dog love and affection. The reason why foster parents are so important is because there are wonderfully adoptable dogs in the shelters whose perfect owners haven't found them yet. Many people are wary about adopting directly from a shelter because so much is unknown about the dog. We only take in temperamentally sound dogs, and people are more likely to adopt from us because their foster parents can tell them what they are like in a home situation, likes and dislikes, and little quirks - things that are impossible to tell in a shelter situation.

Not at all. There will be small expenses such as dog bowls if you don't already have them, but if you need help with food expenses, we are happy to provide a bag of food for you. In the event that the dog requires medical treatment or medication, we will take care of those expenses. We would love to be able to pay for toys and other things for them, but we are a non-profit organization, and cannot afford to reimburse you for these items. All the money that we have pays for boarding and medical costs of the dogs in our rescue. When we get toys and other sundries donated to us, we will pass them straight onto you!

More information - http://www.pbrsd.com/help/foster.htm

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