Rescue Companion Caregiver
ORGANIZATION: THULANI SENIOR GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE INC
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As a foster parent, you play a critical role in saving the lives of senior German Shepherds. When foster homes are unavailable, these senior dogs remain in shelters, facing an uncertain future, often leading to euthanasia. By opening your heart and home, you provide these dogs with a safe, loving environment and a second chance at life.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide a Loving and Safe Home:
- Create a secure and welcoming environment for the foster dog.
- Offer patience and understanding as the dog decompresses from "shelter shock."
- Ensure the dog has access to fresh water, regular meals, and daily walks.
- Provide love and attention to help the dog regain confidence and trust.
- Observe and understand the dog’s personality and behavior as it emerges.
- Notify the rescue organization of updates to the dog’s bio to attract potential adopters.
- Work closely with the rescue organization for guidance and support.
- Communicate any concerns or questions promptly.
- Commit to fostering the dog until it is adopted into a forever home.
- A soft bed for the dog to rest and feel at home.
- Assistance with food and supplies if needed.
- Ongoing support and resources to ensure a successful fostering experience.
- A small space in your heart and home.
- Walks, love, and a sense of security for the foster dog.
- By fostering, you offer a senior German Shepherd a second chance at life and love. These dogs have often been abandoned and are unaware of their impending fate in the shelter. Your home becomes a haven where they can heal, thrive, and prepare for adoption.
- There is no greater love than the love of a saved senior dog. They will fill your home with gratitude and joy as they rediscover what it means to be loved.
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About THULANI SENIOR GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE INC
Location:
PO BOX 1065, SAN JUAN BATISTA, CA 95045, US
Mission Statement
The Thulani Senior German Shepherd Rescue mission is to save at-risk senior German Shepherd Dogs and to find forever homes in which they can live out their lives in love and comfort. We commit to providing medical coverage for life, even after adoption.
Description
Thulani Senior German Shepherd Rescue began in 2009 with a profound mission: to rescue senior or terminally ill German Shepherds who were at risk of dying alone in shelters-afraid, surrounded by strangers, and on a cold, stainless steel table. Driven by compassion and a determination to make a difference, we set out to change their stories.
In 2017, our founder established Thulani Senior German Shepherd Rescue as an independent, foster-based organization devoted to saving senior German Shepherds. We operate remotely with no physical facility, relying entirely on a small team of unpaid volunteers and a network of dedicated foster homes.
Since our founding, we have proudly rescued over 600 senior German Shepherds. What sets us apart is our unique commitment to our dogs: we never charge an adoption fee, and we continue to provide medical care for our senior dogs for the rest of their lives-even after adoption.
We are deeply passionate about rescuing these wonderful dogs, but we know there’s more work to do. Every day, countless senior German Shepherds are still at risk in shelters. With a small, dedicated team, we’ve made incredible strides, but to save more lives, we need your help.
Join us in giving these seniors the love and care they deserve. Together, we can ensure they never face their final moments alone.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Your HomeSunnyvale, CA 94043
DATE POSTED
January 15, 2025
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- We ask that you foster until the dog is adopted. This can be weeks or months.
- Experience with dogs is preferred but not necessary.