If you’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to try fostering a pet, especially young, active dogs (yes, that includes puppies), now is the time!
AWS is looking to sign on a few more foster families for short-term fostering (no more than 2 weeks; usually closer to 1 week). Short-term fosters are especially needed for puppies and young, active dogs.
- Bring puppy love into your life! Foster a puppy (or a few) in your home while we get them ready for adoption.
- Give a dog a little break! Adoptable dogs appreciate time away from the kennels here at AWS.
- Take home a foster dog for your dog! Some of our dogs are really shy and would love to spend a few nights with another dog to help them gain confidence and come out of their shell.
Because each dog is unique, each foster home is unique. There is no one-size-fits-all requirement for fostering at AWS. We welcome pet lovers from all kinds of families, homes and lifestyles. To learn more, please visit our dedicated foster page. You may also send an email or give our Foster Coordinator a call at (207) 985-3244 ext. 115.
Foster Scenarios for Young, Active Dogs
Do you fit into any of these examples? If so, we want you! Become an AWS foster family today and have fun with a young, active dog very soon!
Families with Children
Did you know fostering a dog for a short time is a GREAT February School Vacation activity? If children participate in the day to day care of your foster pup, your time fostering can count towards their school community service volunteer hours! Many young, active dogs, including puppies, like to play in the snow as much as young, active children do! When you foster for us, AWS provides all the food and needed supplies; you provide is the cuddles, adventures and care!
College Students
Wouldn’t a puppy or a young dog make a GREAT study companion? Especially this time of year, as midterms approach. If you live in dog-friendly housing, now would be the time to jump on board as a short-term foster! AWS provides the food and supplies you need – all you provide is the snuggles and loooove!
Outdoorsy Folks
Who isn’t suffering from cabin fever right about now? An outdoor-loving pooch is what you need this time of year! Sign up to be a short-term foster home through AWS and get enjoy the outdoors with a canine companion. We have puppies and young dogs who love the snow, love to be out and about (no matter the weather, as long as it’s not freezing) and love to snuggle after a day of adventuring. AWS provides everything your foster dog needs (food and supplies) and you provide the warm home, loving care and exciting outdoor adventures. Fostering is the cure for cabin fever.
Your Short-Term Pup Awaits
To sign up as a short-term foster family, please visit our dedicated foster page to get started. (Please note, these two specific puppies have already found foster homes, but we have other puppies and young, active dogs just waiting for you!)
