AN appeal has been made to people in Dumfriesshire to consider becoming dog foster carers.
Dogs Trust Cumbria has issued an urgent plea for more people to sign up and help them out, including from this side of the border.
Fosterers receive the committed support of the Dogs Trust team, including being provided with everything they need to support their foster dog, from food and bedding to covering veterinary costs.
Coordinator Robyn Meagan said: “We have a wonderful bank of volunteer foster carers who thanks to them have helped us find loving new homes for 150 dogs this year. Taking in, caring for and rehoming dogs within Cumbria is not possible without their dedicated support.
“However, with some of our fosterers taking a well-earned break, we’re left with only a small number who can help care for our dogs. This means we’re unable to support as many dogs as need our help, and we have fewer dogs available for adoption.
“We have now hit crisis point so we would love to hear from anyone who lives within an hour’s drive of Penrith and who would like to find out more about fostering and what is involved in opening their home and heart to a rescue dog.”
To find out more, email [email protected] or call 01768 870 617.
