What will I be responsible for as a foster parent for Crossroads Shih Tzu Rescue?
Foster homes are extremely important in the operation of Crossroads Shih Tzu Rescue. CSTR does not operate any kind of shelter or kennel, and so we rely on foster homes for the temporary housing and care of the dogs that come into our program. We are also limited in the number of dogs that we can take in by the number of available foster homes that we have, so the need for additional foster homes is always ongoing. Foster homes provide such information as whether or not the dog gets along with other dogs, cats, children, etc. and other behavioral observations. They also give the dogs their first opportunity to have a loving caregiver, something many of these dogs have never had. Using the information provided by the foster home, we are able to then screen potential adopters to find the right one for the dog as well as give the adopting family as much information about the dog as possible. We ask that foster homes provide regular reports to the CSTR board regarding behavior and temperam
