Concord area could go to the dogs

  • 2020-03-01
Prospective pet parents have a chance to learn about caring for animals without taking on a new family member.

Fostering an animal is a way for people to see how well a pet will fit into their lives. It also helps socialize the animals so they are ready for adoption, whether or not they stay with their foster families. An upcoming event in Walnut Creek, an easy drive from Concord, will allow people to learn about the fun of fostering dogs and puppies. Potential foster pet parents will hear about the good and bad experiences with fostering, from people who have fostered dogs, and from the Foster Supervisor at ARF.

ARF is Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation, which saves cats and dogs from public shelters where they would be put down, and finds forever homes for them.

The orientation is about 90 minutes long, with 75 minutes for the lecture, and the last 15 minutes saved for group discussion and signup.

The Dog Foster Orientation is scheduled for March 14, from 9:00 am until 10:30 am, at ARF on Mitchell Drive in Walnut Creek. The event is free, but potential foster parents must be 18 or older, or attend the event with a guardian or parent. Children are welcome, provided they are well behaved. Anyone arriving over 10 minutes late will be asked to attend another orientation before applying to foster on behalf of ARF. Flyer printing can provide informative handouts for events like this.