Humane Society of Savannah, GA – 6 week foster dog parent needed

The Humane Society has 4 dogs that are heartworm positive and cannot be treated because the environment there is too stressful. They are looking for temporary foster “parents” to take these dogs while they undergo treatment.

The shelter pays all vet cost, so the only thing they need from you is a quieter place to be treated. The treatment period is 6 week.

There is a miniature Poodle, a Finnish Spitz and 2 very cute mixed breeds. One of the mixed breeds is an especially cute terrier mixed breed that is very calm and loving. She would happily sit on someones lap for the duration of her stay. Once these sweet dogs are treated they can be returned to the Humane Society to find their forever home. Even if you have pets, if you could accommodate one of these loving souls for a short period of time, it would greatly improve their adoptability. They may be be perfect short term pets for those of you who travel or have schedules that cannot have a full time dog. Everyone would benefit! A few important points……………

1. If you have a dog or cat – they will not “catch” the heartworms from these dogs. The only way to transmit heartworm is if an infected animal is bitten by a mosquito and then bites an untreated animal. 2. There is no cost to the foster parent – all that is required is loving care. 3. If you would like to keep the dog after the foster period, the pet can be adopted “forever”. 4. The treatment period is 6 weeks. For more information about the dogs, please contact Lynn Gensamer or Nancy Richards at the shelter 354-9515 or stop in and see them. Thanks in advance for your consideration. Robin