Dogs Trust staff welcomed Sue Webber MSP to West Calder Rehoming Centre last week where she met handsome hounds patiently awaiting new homes.
As well as a tour of the West Lothian centre, the MSP for Lothian Region met with a number of the charity’s foster carers who were attending a ‘Thank Dog Its Fostering Friday’ event. Sue heard more about what fostering entails from couple Roy and Laura who have fostered for six years, in which time they have cared for over 135 dogs.
Speaking about the visit, Ms Webber said: “As a dog owner myself I know how much a part of the family they are, so it was lovely to meet some of the fantastic dogs currently in Dogs Trust care especially new resident Phoebe.
“It was also great to hear more about the charity’s fostering scheme and to meet foster carers Roy and Laura. It was incredibly inspiring to listen to them talk so passionately about the rescue dogs they have cared for and how rewarding an experience it is for them. I would encourage anyone interested in fostering to contact the charity and find out more.”
West Calder Rehoming Centre Manager Susan Tonner said: “We were delighted to welcome Ms Webber and give her a tour of the centre.
“As we also had an event on that day for our wonderful fosterer carers, it was ideal that she was able to spend time with them and hear more about the benefits for our dogs of living in a home environment.
“She was very supportive of our Home from Home fostering scheme and its continued growth within Scotland, and we are grateful for that support.”
Dogs Trust is currently looking for Home from Home fosterers in Lothian and Borders. Anyone interested can call the centre on 01506 873459.
Anyone interested in rehoming three-year-old lurcher Phoebe, or any of the other four-legged friends in the charities care, click here: