Welcome Future Fosters & Adopters
Thank you for your interest in Leica's “Saving Paws” Rescue and our dogs. In a world where dogs are often treated as mere accessories, we truly appreciate your decision to reach out to rescue instead of opting to shop for a dog. Leica’s “Saving Paws” operates as a rescue without a physical facility; instead, we rely on a network of foster homes. Our dedicated volunteers and fosters share the common goal of finding better futures for our rescued dogs, all while balancing full-time jobs, family responsibilities, and caring for our own pets amidst the chaos of rescue work.
About the process
to foster and adopt
1. Kindly fill out the application. The review and processing may take several days as we conduct thorough evaluations to find the best home for each dog, ensuring they don’t end up "in the system" again. We reserve the right to decline any application, and you can cancel the process at any time.
2. After your application is approved we will pair you with the dog that best fits your lifestyle.
3. Since our dogs in foster homes, we will arrange a meet-and-greet at the foster's residence for your convenience.
4. Adoption fees may vary. These fees cover full veterinary care, which is not typically included when you "buy" a dog.
5. We prioritize finding the best home for each dog rather than adopting on a first-come, first-served basis.
6. Fostering is a temporary arrangement. Therefore, there are instances where an applicant may be approved to foster but not to adopt.
7. We encourage you to foster a dog out of love and a desire to help, rather than expecting to adopt for free. However, we do offer a discount on the adoption fee if you choose to adopt.
Now that you understand the process, what are you waiting for? Please complete an application.
Applciations and Agreements
FOSTER HOME
What to Expect & Important Information
When you foster a dog, you're welcoming an animal that has likely experienced the lowest point in its life.
Many have faced imminent euthanasia after spending days, weeks, or months in a shelter, or have lived in a home that no longer cared for them.
Upon arrival, these dogs are often scared and disoriented. By fostering, you commit to providing a dog from Leica's Saving Paws Rescue with love, care, and attention, whether for a set period or until they their forever home.
Reasons Why Dogs Need Foster Care:
We rely on foster homes as we do not have a physical shelter for dogs awaiting suitable placements.
- A dog may need a safe space to recover from surgery, illness, or injury.
- Some dogs require socialization, having had little prior contact with people or home environments.
- Fostering is an incredibly rewarding experience, only to adoption.
- You can give your foster dog the time needed to prepare for their new journey with their forever family.
- Your insights help us match the dog with the best possible home.
- Fostering allows you to acclimate the dog to a home setting, helping them adjust to other pets and various types of people. Nothing is more heartwarming than seeing a foster dog thrive as they learn they will receive good food daily and can sleep inside, snuggling next to you or following you around house. The transformation as they become healthier and more secure is truly amazing. They are eager to please and learn the household rules. And they will you for it.
Are you ready to embrace the journey of fostering? To become a foster home, please complete a foster application.
Email all completed forms to LeicasPaws2014@gmail.com.
VOLUNTEER & DONATE
Rescue. Rehabilitate. Rehome.
We are dedicated to saving German Shepherds in various situations including animal control, strays, owner surrender, and abuse and neglect cases.