Events this October in Perth and North Berwick
Following the success of Dogs Trust ‘Thank Dog it’s Fostering Friday’ events this summer, the charity is holding further get-togethers this autumn to celebrate their fabulous foster carers and provide more information for others considering fostering.
Staff from the charity’s bases in West Calder and Dundee are working together to share all the benefits fostering can bring to both people and dogs.
Throughout October, Dogs Trust West Calder and Dogs Trust Dundee will be highlighting success stories, real-life fostering experiences, and the joys of opening your heart and home to a dog in need across their social media pages.
Followers will also get a peek at all the dogs in their area currently looking for foster homes.
The month-long celebration will conclude with in-person events on Friday 28th October providing an excellent opportunity for budding participants to meet current foster carers, hear about their experiences and ask questions.
Shona Crosbie, Home from Home Coordinator at Dogs Trust West Calder says: “We couldn’t rehome as many dogs as we do without the help of our fantastic foster carers. We’re so thankful for everything they do to help get our dogs back on their paws and we know our dogs are grateful for their love and support too.”
Foster carers play a major role in helping dogs prepare for a happy future in a new home. There are countless advantages of getting involved. It is the perfect way for dog lovers to experience the joy of rehoming without the long-term commitment.
Fosterers also receive the committed support of the Dogs Trust team, being provided with everything they need to support their foster dog, from food and bedding to covering veterinary costs.
‘Thank Dog it’s Fostering Friday’ will promote Dogs Trust’s continued fostering expansion throughout Scotland. Having successfully rehomed 140 dogs through their fostering scheme in 2021 and 105 this year to date, Dogs Trust West Calder has recently extended their Home from Home reach across the whole of the Lothians and the Scottish Borders.
From May to date, 20 dogs have been rehomed direct from foster homes by the Home from Home Dundee team with Ollie the cockapoo being the first to be adopted.
Susan Tonner, West Calder Rehoming Centre Manager said: “We would love to invite more people to join our Home from Home scheme. By recruiting more foster carers, we can increase our support across Scotland and find even more perfect homes for dogs in need.”
Anyone interested in finding out more about fostering is welcome to attend one of the events for a cuppa and a chat on Friday 28th October at:
Giraffe Café 51-53, South St, Perth PH2 8PD between 1.00 – 2.30pm
The Puffin, 114 High St, North Berwick EH39 4HE between 1.30 – 3pm
Follow the ‘Thank Dog it’s Fostering Friday’ celebration by keeping an eye on #TDIFF on Twitter and Instagram. See all the latest updates on Dogs Trust West Calder on twitter @DT_WestCalder and Insta @dogstrust_westcalder and Dogs Trust Dundee on twitter @DT_Dundee_ and Insta @dt_dundee
For more information about fostering or the #TDIFF events please email HFHWestCalder@dogstrust.org.uk or HFH.Dundee@dogstrust.org.uk