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Foster Homes Needed Sunday October 9th!

Fostering is a great way to see how a dog fits in your family!

Safe Haven Dog Rescue has to turn away hundreds of requests to accept dogs into our adoption program. We have been contacted by our rescue partner in Alabama with an urgent plea to help.

We have the opportunity to bring these pups to safety this coming Sunday 10/9/16, but we need your help to do it!

Piper - Hound/Shepherd Mix. Piper had 9, YES 9! puppies in the shelter! Her puppies have been weaned and are also looking for foster homes, but we never take puppies without also taking their mom. She needs a loving home to rest after being a wonderful momma. She is said to be well behaved, follows you around, and is a shelter favorite! Will you help her find her forever family?

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Walnut - Plott Hound Mix, About 35lbs. Walnut is a sweet and loving little girl. She is extremely smart, full of energy, and loves to play. She is a shelter favorite!

Alex and Rex - Both are about 2 Years Old and said to be Lab Mixes. The shelter tells us that they are good with other dogs and deserve a chance at love.

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Ben - About 3 years old Golden Retriever mix. Said to be good with other dogs. He can sit, takes treats very gently.

We pay for all vetting, food, toys, leash and collar while you foster. You provide love, socialization, and start the dog or puppy on basic training. We are there to help you and discuss any challenges that you are facing. We want a successful experience for you and the dog in your care.

Our foster families have the first option to adopt the dog or puppy in their care, so it's a great way to determine if you are ready for a dog, or even a second or third!
If you are interested in fostering, would like more details on how it works, or want to know more about the dogs, please email safehavendogsil@yahoo.com.

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