Greg Laskoski - K9 Partners For Patriots In Need Of Fosters

Gregg Laskoski, Communications Director of K9 Partners For Patriots, joined AM Tampa Bay to discuss that fosters are needed to provide temporary homes for service dogs before their training.

K9 Partners for Patriots is an organization transforming the lives of veterans and active duty service members struggling with the effects of PTS, TBI, and/or MST by rescuing homeless dogs and teaching veterans to train them as their own service dogs in a safe and judgement free, family environment.

However, before having the dogs train with veterans they must be able to alert positively to the scent of adrenaline because that innate ability is what makes them ideal partners for veterans with PTSD, TBI, and MST.The dogs are rescued from shelters and once they pass our tests and know they qualify to become a service dog, it is crucial to place the dog with a foster who will help it socialize and get it ready to be matched with a veteran.

Which is why K9 Partners For Patriots is need of your help to foster these dogs.

Here are commonly asked questions about Fostering:

What do the fosters do?

They provide a temporary home for the dogs that we know will soon be matched with a veteran. Many of the dogs that enter the program come from animal shelters and rescues.The foster provides a valuable role in giving the shelter dog care & attention and the chance to get used to a home.

How long does fostering take?

2 to 3 weeks and generally less than 2 months

What is required to foster?

Fosters must be willing to involve the dog in family activities and allow the dog to live indoors as a member of the household. Have one-on-one time, play time and walks dog on leash.

The fosters must be brought to the K9 Partners For Patriots training facility once a week to observe classes and help socialize the dog.

K9 Partners For Patriots will provide all fosters with dog food; cover all medical expenses and also offer some assistance with gas cards to cover fuel expenses

For those who want to learn more about our Foster Care program click here


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