Good evening!  This is a plea to anyone who is interested in becoming a Ratbone Foster Parent.  Georgia is in need of a few good Foster parents due to an increase of ratties in our kill shelters and a decrease of available foster homes.

What does a foster parent get paid?

·                                 Sloppy doggie kisses.

·                                 Watching them grow and learn from your direction.

·                                 A warm lap or feet.

·                                 The rewarding feeling that you have saved a life and united a rattie with a loving forever family!

 What is required of a foster parent?

·                                 Decide to Foster a New Dog

·                                 Name the Dog

·                                 Complete a Foster Agreement

·                                 Get Vet Care for the New Dog

·                                 Keep a folder for each New Dog

·                                 Submit a Profile for the dog (you can even take lots of pictures and movies to post to assist in his/her adoption)

·                                 Care for the Dog

·                                 Assist in the Adoption Process (speaking with applicants interested in your foster baby)

·                                 Participate in Ratbone Chat (yahoo group for foster parents)

We also have a fabulous support group of volunteers to ensure your fostering experience is a success!

This plea is specifically for the Georgia area, but I know all states and Canada can always use assistance in Fostering or other volunteer areas.

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Ratbone Rescues Foster Parent (or volunteer in another area) please contact me right away.

Here is a link to apply to be a foster and learn more:  http://www.ratboner escues.com/ fosterparent. php

Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from some of you soon!

Paula Nowak

RBR Foster Mom & Happy Tails Team Member

Smiles4lifepkn@ yahoo.com