Our
Foster Families are the  of
our organization!
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We
always need foster homes. Won't you consider giving fostering
a try?
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Foster Homes |
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Fostering
means taking two to three weeks to help a dog straight
off the track adjust to life as a "45 MPH couch potato."
When we receive Greyhounds from the track, we give them
any medical care they need, their required vaccinations,
a teeth cleaning and a bath. Then they are off to one
of our foster homes until we find a permanent home for
them.
When
Greyhounds are fostered in a home environment, they begin
their transition process from a retired racer to the family
pet. The foster families provide Greyhounds with "doggie"
training to make the transition from track to home easier
for the dog and his or her new family. Greyhounds begin
to learn:
- To
climb stairs
- To
walk on tile
- Walk
appropriately on lead
- That
mirrors and windows are solid
- Not
to chase small animals
- Noises...
such as TV sounds are Okay!
- Housetraining
- PLAY!!
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main limitation on the number of Greyhounds we can rescue
from the track is a place to hold the dogs until they can
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is a rewarding experience. As you can imagine, the hardest
part of fostering a Greyhound is having it leave to go to
a permanent home. Even though you know that the home has
been screened and has met all the requirements for adopting
your foster Greyhound, having your foster leave is an emotional
experience. This is probably the saddest day of the foster
experience. The best day is probably the day the new foster
arrives. These foster families are the true animal rescuers.
Without Foster Families, many Greyhounds could not come
off the race track.
Most
foster homes do not think of themselves as heroes. Most
are very nice, quiet families who just want to do something
nice for the hounds. TXGAP Foster Families are the heart
and soul of our organization!!!
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| If
you have a greyhound, consider fostering.
Your greyhound becomes a mentor to the newly
retired hound. Just think how much your foster
will learn just from your greyhound! |
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| Midland
Minnie (right) has been a mentor to many greyhounds.
She helped Annie (left) become the best greyhound
she could be before she was adopted. |
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you are interested in Fostering an TXGAP Greyhound, please
call us or contact us by e-mail. We would really appreciate
it! Please read our Foster Family Application and Agreement
for more information. |
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TXGAP
P.O. Box 543
Seguin, TX 78156
830.303.2229 (metro line; no long distance charge)
fastfriends@txgap.org
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