Description

Help us to help more staffies in need! Our fosterers help us to assess dogs and often support them into a new home life.

As a Staffie fosterer, you will look after one of our dogs in your home while we are assessing them and finding them the best fit as their forever home.
•Look after one of our dogs in your own home
•Report back to SSBTR on the dogs wellbeing, temperament and give updates, this helps us to find the best match for a forever home!
•Ensure the dog’s needs are met including diet, exercise, any medications etc. (you will be advised of all known needs before you commit to fostering a particular dog)
•Support the dog to train and become more confident
•Treat the dog as though they were your own (with a few rules, which are in our Fostering handbook)

If you are interested please click the ‘Apply’ button (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org

Organisation aims and objectives

Originally set up in England 1971 by Mr Vic Pounds, a branch was later opened in Glasgow in the following year by Mrs Joanna Mason. The Scottish rescue as it is today was started in 1973 by Kay Carmichael (now the Dowager Duchess of Hamilton). We are very proud to have Dowager Duchess of Hamilton, Kay Hamilton, as our Patron – she is the very reason the rescue exists and maintains this link with the rescue after decades of helping staffies. The Rescue operates all over Scotland. Individual members of the Committee each take a share in the workload. They are supported by a number of volunteers. Following the initial contact from an owner wishing to surrender their dog to the rescue, a member of the rescue will discuss with them what might be the best future for the dog. We can sometimes provide temporary foster homes. Should the dog require neutering, vaccinating or microchipping, this will be arranged. We also now look to provide behaviourist support for dogs needing a little bit more help. Staffordshire bull terriers, also known as staffies, are a gentle and loving breed and especially good with children. They are enthusiastic, playful, energetic, loyal, intelligent, affectionate and always give 110% to everything they do! The staffie is the only breed of dog to have the words 'totally reliable' in it's breed standard and is also only 1 of 2 out of 190 recognised breeds to have a mention for the breed's suitability with children. Staffies are commonly known as "the nanny dog."

Availability

Restrictions

Experience required: Experience of dog ownership (ideally with a large/bull breed) Ideally a garden, and no other pets, but we will always look to match the most appropriate foster home to any dog (some dogs may be cat, dog or child friendly, but many are not).
Travel details: You'll be based at home
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: While you host and care for our dog, they still belong to SSBTR. All vet fees, care costs, and transport costs for things like vet visits are covered by volunteer expenses. We will provide bedding, toys, harness etc for the dog, but you can buy additional toys etc if you would like to. We do not pay for daycare, walkers etc
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer