disintegratus Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I'm moving to 3 acres in 2 weeks :D I'm absolutely not going to be able to do anything straight off the bat, as the place does not yet have adequate fencing, plus there's the whole setting up the house thing. But as soon as possible, I'd like to become involved in rescue, whether it be fostering (I have 4 dogs, but council says I can get a permit for up to 10 with no issues and no neighbour approval needed, not that I'd want to go straight to 10!!!) or, well, anything else really. Eventually I'd like to set the place up with a couple of runs for separating dogs etc, but I think it might be better to start off small and managable. I do not have the first idea about where to start. So, oh gracious rescue angel people, please help me! Give me a starting point! I should also mention that at first (until I find a job closer) I will be working just the weekends, so should have plenty of time during the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aphra Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I'd suggest finding a good group or shelter near you and get involved. Not fostering straight off but helping with transport/administration/fundraising/whatever. You'll learn heaps and will develop good networks and relationships for when you start fostering. Congratulations on the new property and welcome to rescue. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallomph Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Read up about quarantine issues, and keep that in mind. If you are putting up fences, runs etc, it may be a good idea to design them with quarantine principles taken account of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disintegratus Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 Thanks very much. Quarantine is not something I had thought of Gallomph, thanks for the suggestion. I had considered being able to keep mine separate as one of mine has fear aggression issues and I have noticed that my 4 together tend to overwhelm other animals a bit(and people too!), but I hadn't taken into account disease transmission. And Aphra, that is a really good idea, and allows me to get involved pretty much straight away as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 What Aprha said. Perfect place to start. What area will you be moving into? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disintegratus Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 Gippsland, about 10 minutes out of Yarram. So very excited, I finally get to move away from suburbia!! :D Went up today to get a handover for the property (how all the pumps work etc) and met some of the neigbours, they're such lovely people :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wildthing Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I have sent you an email with some information that may be helpful. If you do not receive it, please check your Spam/Junk folder as mine often go there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpets Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 We have a foster carer is Sth Moe so distance is not a problem for us but we only have greyhounds to foster. Quarantine is also not a problem as all our dogs only go to foster carers after that & recovering from desexing, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disintegratus Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 Thanks very much Wildthing, that's certainly very helpful, and is exactly the area I'm moving to :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 May I suggest you get and read the following book - written by a very experienced rescuer... http://www.fostermanual.com/ Worth every penny of it's sale price! It covers all possible topics to do with foster caring - even those things that you would never have thought about... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disintegratus Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 Thanks Tdierikx, just bought it :) Hopefully it will arrive in time. Greytpets, I won't be quite ready to foster straight off the bat, but I certainly do have a soft spot for greyhounds. TBH, I never used to like them much as they're so pointy, but the small amount of exposure I've had to them over the last few years (it doesn't take much, I think I've only met 2 or 3 :p) have really won me over, and I would love to own/foster some one day. I used to think that I wanted to foster oldies, or provide a "last port of call", somewhere where the ancient ones could rest their bones until it's time to cross the bridge, but I don't know if I can. Maybe it's selfish, but I don't know if I've got the emotional capacity to be able to deal with that on a long term basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 It is important to know your own limitations and resources so that you CAN rescue on a long term basis. I will PM one that are always looking for volunteers to help without fostering but still in a hands-on way... And studying Merryn's manual first means you will be forewarned! It's always wonderful to talk to someone who is asking around first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpets Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Please feel free to contact us for a chat when you are ready. We are the Greyhound Safety Net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loreley Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 May I suggest you get and read the following book - written by a very experienced rescuer... http://www.fostermanual.com/ Worth every penny of it's sale price! It covers all possible topics to do with foster caring - even those things that you would never have thought about... T. Just what I had been looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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