Doggy Day Out: Embark on your next vacation with a shelter dog
Why fostering on your next trip is a win-win fur all.
By Larissa Wohl
There are two things I love in life. Rescuing dogs and traveling. So why not combine the two and help rescue animals while traveling? That is exactly what I thought when I learned that many animal shelters and rescue organizations across the country now offer residents and visitors the chance to foster a dog for a day.
This provides you with a local, furry tour guide and the shelter dog with a much-needed reprieve from their kennel. It is also an opportunity for some puppy playtime if you’re missing your own dogs at home, and a great way to help a dog get exposed to potential adopters, who may never think to venture into an animal shelter.
I was sold on the idea immediately and signed up for one of these short-term adventures in Nashville, Tennessee.
On the scheduled day, my boyfriend and I drove to Metro Animal Care and Control for their version of these day trips, called BowWow Breakouts.
We completed the foster dog paperwork, discussed the rules and guidelines for our Bow-Wow Breakout, and listened as the staff explained how they carefully assess all the dogs to ensure they are good candidates for this type of outing. As always, safety for the animal and human are top priority.
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