Fostering Greyhounds
Swiss Valley Greyhound Rescue relies on a network of fosterers who are able and willing to take in a greyhound and give it a stable, loving temporary home until it is adopted.
We do not have a large rescue kennels; there are only kennels for up to 6 dogs at a time.
For many reasons, fosterers are one of the most crucial parts of our rescue and being a fosterer can be extremely rewarding. The availability of a fosterer, especially on an urgent, last minute basis, often determines whether a greyhound can be rescued.
Fosterers give the greyhounds breathing space to relax, act like a normal dog, a chance to settle into a home environment and to grow confident.
Fosterers are also important in assessing the greyhounds; they give SVGR and the adopting family a good sense of each hound’s personality, skills and abilities, and any potential issues.
As a fosterer myself I can honestly say that it is not all about ‘giving’, as I know I personally get back ‘love and affection in abundance’ from my foster hounds as well as the ultimate satisfaction of seeing my fosters settled with their ‘forever family’. It can be hard to let go but there is always another hound waiting to be rescued.