This is adapted from an email we recently received.  This story could have been told by us --- and is true of thousands of dogs across the country who just need a chance... a foster home to take them in until their forever family is found... Read it.  Think about it... and let us know if you have it in your heart to foster...

Damsel, a sweet young Boxer mix waiting in an overcrowded rural shelter.  As Castaway Pet Rescue grew in capacity, we came riding up to rescue this "Damsel in distress."  But this is no fairy tale. 

The hero arrived too late and Damsel was put down before we were able to say “We’ll take her”.

Why was she chosen to be one to die and make space for another?  She loved people to a flaw, her only known flaw.  She scaled the 6-foot kennel fence to get to be with people, not to run away.  Containment in a shelter is critical, but she did not understand that.

Damsel was a sweet dog who would have been happy and grateful to curl up next to her family in front of the TV. She lost her life only because we were too late.  She is not alone and you can help. 

Fostering is a win-win situation.  The most important thing the foster home provides is love and guidance for the dog.  Castaway provides the medical care and any supplies the foster requires.  We provide training and 24 hr support for our foster homes.   This rescue belongs to all who want to participate and help the dogs.  Big dogs, small dogs, only girls, only boys, young pups, mature dogs, it doesn’t matter.  We can customize the foster dogs selected to suit the foster home’s needs.  You will never be asked to foster a dog you are not comfortable with or more often than you are ready.  Fostering should feel good for everyone. 

Warning: Fostering is addictive and can increase your health