Forever fosters
From time to time we become responsible for dogs with medical issues or special circumstances for which they are best suited to remain in care with a foster family. In these cases, this means ongoing care, veterinary visits, special dietary needs along with the joys of providing love for a foster pup. Alberta Homeward Hound Rescue Bureau relies solely on donations and fundraising.
Your generosity goes a long way for all our rescues, whether they're forever fosters or adoptable pups. We are pleased to introduce our forever fosters:
Your generosity goes a long way for all our rescues, whether they're forever fosters or adoptable pups. We are pleased to introduce our forever fosters:
Supporting Forever Fosters is a collective effort. To sustain the well-being of these special canines, we rely on the generosity of the general public and businesses. Your donations contribute to their care, covering expenses like food, medical treatments, and rehabilitation efforts. By sponsoring Forever Fosters, you play a vital role in ensuring these animals receive the support they need to lead comfortable and fulfilling lives.
Through CanadaHelps you can easily choose the monetary amount to donate as a one time or monthly donation and receive an instant tax receipt. Listed below are the monthly expenses that each forever foster requires. We could not do this without the amazing dog loving community members like you. If you are able to donate monthly, please use the link below.
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Oscar's Needs
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OSCAR
When we first saw Oscar, the senior bulldog, was looking for a foster home, we jumped on the opportunity, thinking he would be a perfect fit for us since we had lost our senior dog a year before. We brought him home expecting all to go well, but within minutes of him being at our home, we came to the conclusion that he probably wouldn't be able to stay. He and our 16-year-old cat did NOT get along. We agreed to keep Oscar until another suitable foster family with no pets came up. During this stressful time, there were a lot of tears, a lot of heart-to-heart talks with Oscar to get along with the cat, and lots of calls and texts from numerous people at AHHRB guiding us through. We wanted Oscar to feel unconditional love when he needed it the most so we worked very hard with him and are happy to say that the cat and him are now best friends. We have since introduced Oscar to our Grandpuppy Benson, a three-year-old Cockapoo, and after a week, they are also now friends. Oscar is 50 lbs of love; he is happiest when snuggling his mom and dad on the heated blanket or following us around the house. He is full of personality and wants love, attention, and food. Oscar takes his daily meds like a champ, and even though Oscar has allergies that cause skin conditions and ear infections, he is still a happy-go-lucky boy. Oscar will know love and protection for the rest of his days with us, and our hearts couldn't be more thankful that he will be our forever foster. |
Gus' Needs
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GUS
Gus. Goose. Gustavo. My big handsome boy. He is the whirlwind we've been waiting for but didn't realize it. Gus is the sweetest and most beautiful boy I have ever met, he instantly stole my (and my families) heart(s). How could he not? He gives the best kisses, the coziest 100lb snuggs, gallops like a deer, his jump vert is unmatched (it is the funniest thing I have ever seen), and his tail never stops, and will do ANYTHING for a lung treat. This boy is my shadow and has made my life infinitely better in the short time he has been with us. I couldn't imagine a world without him. Thankfully, I don't have to |
Asher's Needs:
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ASHER
Silly, goofy, lovable couch potato. Asher was found dumped after he was supposedly given to someone else by his previous "owner". This sweet boy was placed in a foster home and it was simply not the proper environment for him to heal in. He was having big feelings and deemed " a danger to the public". This couldn't have been further from the truth. He was returned to bylaw with no place to go and was so close to having his life taken away. Asher was dropped off at my dog boarding facility to give him a second chance in life. He was loopy from his current medications and a bit wary at first but with modifications to his meds, some love and patience this boy has flourished with so much potential to becoming a great companion. From a pup that didn't seem to know what true affection was and wasn't sure what to do with a toy is now seeking out pets, cuddles and engaging in fetch, tug, keep away and will even rough house from time to time. |
He loves long line walk in secluded areas, watching squirrels and is always up for a good peanut butter kong or lick mat. He also loves sniffing for treats in the grass and treats puzzles.
Asher has a bit of a road ahead of him to gain some extra confidence out in the big world and learn how to trust more people but I have no doubt he will be able to find the perfect family for him down the line and those people will have hit the jackpot.
Asher has a bit of a road ahead of him to gain some extra confidence out in the big world and learn how to trust more people but I have no doubt he will be able to find the perfect family for him down the line and those people will have hit the jackpot.
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TUCO
When Tuco came to us, he had a very high level of anxiety and was not doing well with kennel living. In the time that he had been with us, we have managed to reduce his anxiety, by building trust and love. He also requires sedation for most veterinary visits. He will need his anxiety medications for the rest of his life, but is doing well. He loves to play fight with our dog Bailey, and chase each other all over the house. He also has a quieter side, with one of his favourite spots being on the back deck, at the top of the stairs, watching the birds and the world around him. Tuco is such a sweet boy and once he learns that he can trust you, he loves unconditionally. |
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Wicket
Wicket came into my life as a foster dog, and like every foster before him, the plan was to give him a safe place to land until he found his forever home. Wicket had other plans. He arrived as a nervous little guy who needed some time to learn that he was safe. With the help of his foster sister Molly, he slowly settled in, gained confidence, and became part of our little family. Wicket was eventually adopted, but through no fault of his own, he was returned to the rescue. By that point, it was pretty clear where he belonged. |
Wicket also has IVDD, a spinal condition that requires lifelong management, medication and veterinary care. For some dogs with ongoing medical needs, finding a traditional adoptive home can be more difficult. That’s where the forever foster program can make such an incredible difference.
Wicket officially became my forever foster, which means he gets to spend the rest of his life in the home he already knows and loves, while the rescue continues to support his veterinary care.
Today, Wicket is a happy little couch potato with a very big personality. He enjoys short adventures, keeping tabs on everything happening in the neighbourhood, spending time with Molly, and making himself extremely comfortable wherever he pleases.
Forever fostering gives dogs like Wicket the chance to have the stability, love and comfort of a permanent home even when medical circumstances make traditional adoption more complicated. I’m incredibly grateful that the rescue made it possible for Wicket to stay right where he belongs — home.
Wicket officially became my forever foster, which means he gets to spend the rest of his life in the home he already knows and loves, while the rescue continues to support his veterinary care.
Today, Wicket is a happy little couch potato with a very big personality. He enjoys short adventures, keeping tabs on everything happening in the neighbourhood, spending time with Molly, and making himself extremely comfortable wherever he pleases.
Forever fostering gives dogs like Wicket the chance to have the stability, love and comfort of a permanent home even when medical circumstances make traditional adoption more complicated. I’m incredibly grateful that the rescue made it possible for Wicket to stay right where he belongs — home.
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Rosebud
Hi, I’m Rosebud! I’ve got BIG feelings and I’m not afraid to let them be heard. After an adoption didn’t work out those feelings got much bigger and I was so worried I was being abandoned again. This past year has been quite a journey with my foster ma & sis to learn to feel safe again. So happy they are on this journey with me and even happier I get to stay with them forever thanks to ABHH. The rescue cares so much about my well-being and recognized another failed adoption could be a disaster so they asked my mom if they’d foster me for life and she said yes!!! After this amazing news life got even better. I know this is home. I’ve got an amazing family and extended family who love me so much. Now I’m settling in even more, letting my personality and sass come allll out. I’m so happy and show it way more with my wagging tail! Mom started calling my Ryleigh Rosebud for a fresh start and I love it so much you just gotta use my full name if you want me to respond. So excited for Christmas with my family and the many years to come without worrying and stressing of the next change. I even got a wonderful groomer, Amberley, who’s taking me on as a client so now I can build comfort and stability with the grooming process. Life is good! |
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Frida
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Ace
Finding out Ace was being placed with us as our first foster dog had all of our wishes coming true. After learning about this sweet shepherd’s story, and how he had been having a hard time finding his forever home, we were so eager to be part of finding him the love and stability he needed in his life. To think that we now get to provide that for him is SO surreal. From the day we met Ace we knew he would be a special part of our lives no matter how short or long his stay with us would be. Now getting to create this lifetime bond with him and watch him become the best version of himself is more than we could have ever asked for and we are so thankful for this opportunity. From now on Ace will know what having a loving home and family is like and we will forever be appreciative of the loyalty we are gaining from him. Ace, you teach us to celebrate the little wins every day and we are so proud of the confident dog you’re becoming. So much love for sweet Ace and for the sweet people of AHHRB!! |