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FOSTER CARERS, WALKERS, AND VOLUNTEERS
VOLUNTEER FOSTER CARERS
Most of the dogs at Jack Russell Rescue start in boarding kennels but we prefer to be able to place them with carers until their forever home comes along. If you have thought about becoming a short term carer for JRR maybe now is the time. All you need to provide is a secure backyard with good fencing, food and loving attention while the Jack is looking for its forever home.
JRR will take you through the fostering process and ask some questions about your circumstances. JRR covers the costs associated with fostering a dog (medication, vet bills etc). Jill is always available with support if there are any issues with settling the dog into your home and she will take the dog back if it’s not working out, your circumstances change or you are no longer able to foster for any reason. She also has great intuition about which dog will suit your situation.
Fostering is so important because some dogs do not cope well in the kennel environment. It is wonderful to see them come out of their shell in a home environment, with a little extra attention and training.
Potential adopters often find the kennel/shelter environment stressful as well and would prefer to meet the dog one on one. People also become more comfortable about adopting a rescue dog into their family, the more information they have about that dog. As these dogs are living with you, you will know them better than anyone. You can tell potential adopters if they are housetrained, how they interact with other dogs/children, if they are food aggressive, any training they might have and their little quirks or special traits, etc.
Taking a dog into your home for a few weeks means that Jack Russell Rescue can save another dog from death row. Fostering is such a rewarding experience, and allows you to meet wonderful people who are willing to give these dogs the loving home they so deserve. It is so nice to know that you have made a real difference in their lives.
We currently have carers located in NSW, Vic and the ACT and transport can be arranged if you can’t get to Sydney to pick a dog up.
If you would like more information about becoming a Foster Carer for JRR please contact Jill on 0408491542 at jrtrescue@pnc.com.au
VOLUNTEER DOG WALKING - LONDONDERRY AREA
Jack Russell Rescue would love a few more volunteers to help walk our dogs being boarded at the Londonderry kennels. Regular hours would be ideal, even if it is only a 2 hour a week committment.
Walking volunteers would need to be prepared to fit in with the schedules of current dog walking volunteers, and be good communicators with people and the dogs. Some previous experience with Jack Russell Terriers would be ideal, and most of the dogs will need to be walked one at a time, except for a few "pairs" we have.
If you would like more information about becoming a Dog Walker for JRR please contact Jill on 0408491542 at jrtrescue@pnc.com.au
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