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Fostering a GRIN dog - what does it mean? To us it means:
One more Golden that’s saved.
One more Golden that’s loved.
One more Golden that won’t go to sleep hungry.
One more Golden that will get the medical attention they need.
One more Golden that will find their forever home.
Being a foster home - to us it means:
One more bowl to fill with food.
Two more sets of eyes to look at you for a treat, pat on the head, or just a kind word.
One more leash to hold onto when going for a walk.
One more noseprint to wipe off the window or door.
Four more paws to wipe before coming in.
One more Golden to pile in the car for a ride to the store or park.
One more kiss to get on the cheek.
One more hug to get at night.
One more set of eyes and tail wagger to greet you at the door.
Giving an unwanted Golden a new start on finding their "forever" home.
We urge you to consider being a foster home. Whether it’s only for a few weeks or a few months, there are so many Goldens who need your help. Won’t you consider even just one? It really doesn’t take much time even if you have a busy schedule and no one is busier than us! We assure you that the gratification you receive back from your "foster" will be a feeling that you will never forget or be able to replace. They are all special and unique and just need a second chance. We are grateful for each Golden we have had the pleasure of inviting into our home. They will always be a part of our lives.
Fostering a GRIN dog - what does that mean? It only means opening up your home and heart to a Golden who so desperately needs your kindness. Won’t you help us save just one more Golden?
Lennie and Jane K.
February 2007
Fostering for GRIN has been a wonderful experience for me and my goldens. Some dogs I have stayed too short a time, some too long, but regardless I have loved every one of them.
Fostering has helped me find dogs that fit my "golden family" with their personalities. Fostering has also given me a direction for "my mission" with GRIN. I have completely become a "senior girl". Had I not fostered, I would not have found my passion for senior dogs and the wonderful opportunity to adopt my second senior!
I was unable to foster for a period of time as one of my goldens was terminally ill. I missed fostering and was very excited to be able to open up my home again to a foster dog. I also quickly found out, "there is always room for one more" and the house seemed too quiet without multiple goldens lounging around. Please consider opening up your hearts and homes to foster for GRIN!
Lynnete W.
January 2006
G.R.I.N. brings in goldens from many situations - abandonment, relinquishment or rescue from a shelter. Each dog, regardless of their background and history, needs to be evaluated by a G.R.I.N. volunteer to ensure proper placement with a forever family. This is where our foster program comes in! In addition to evaluating the dog, we will also ask you to help us match the golden with a permanent home. Below is a brief outline of what we expect from our foster homes.
Foster Home Responsibilities:
The amount of dogs we bring in is contingent upon the availablity of our foster homes. The more homes we have, the more dogs we can rescue.
We recognize that without foster homes, G.R.I.N. could not survive. We are glad to give our foster families the first option to adopt their foster dog.
Please note: You MUST be 18 years or older to apply for fostering and live within NE Ohio area. See map in Microsoft Word Doc or PDF File Format
Foster Applications
To expedite the foster application process, please fill out our online application which is our Preferred Method of Submitting Your Application. You must live within NE Ohio area to be able to foster. You can also print out and complete an application (PDF Format) and either mail to: G.R.I.N. Fostering Program, P. O. Box 24365, Cleveland, OH 44124 or fax it to 330.908.3804.
You will need Adobe Reader to open the file. If you don't have Adobe Reader, you can download it for free
Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing. You may also request an application by sending an email to our Internet Correspondent. Any questions about your application should be called in to the G.R.I.N. hotline at (216) 556-GRIN (4746). Please note that G.R.I.N. can only accept foster applications from NE Ohio residents. Thank you for your interest!
If you are currently fostering a golden, please log in here to send us an update about the dog. If you need the new foster dog evaluation sheet, please click here (PDF format) or if you prefer filling it out online, please click here. Thank you.
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