...here is another alternative to you 'animal lovers'.

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 20:17

Right, you have all had a dumped dog on your doorstep that you've felt sorry for, you feed it, you water it...sometimes you even love it..but...you are unable to care for it...it happens to us all. Everyone you speak to has a horrifying story to tell...so what do you do................KAR ???? How about setting up a foster system, whereby you feed them, water them, even love them for a short amount of time, say about 2 months and then pass them on to someone else for a while? If the animal hasn't found a home in a year it gets put down....but at least it has had a fighting chance.....



I will take any and all calls and emails from people willing to be fosters for these poor mites... dazzeee2@hotmail.com or 05338331292...sam



Sam...AKA.... DD

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 20:21

Hiya Sam you know me and Kev are up for this..

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 20:30

what we need to do is sort out a list of people who would be willing to take on a dog (or cat) for a short period until a home is found....a year of rehoming should be the max, after that, the said animal woud be euthanised.....

The expected time of fostering would be 2 months.....if you would be interested in doing this please call the above number...



DD

Aslan


Joined: 23/06/2008
Posts: 757

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 20:35

would the eight homeowners fostering a dog for two months a year put money in a pool to pay for vaccinations, I say eight as it would be best to have a couple of reservists just in case a foster has to go back to Blighty.

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 20:45

great idea aslan

billyboy1


Joined: 01/06/2009
Posts: 590

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 20:47

I was led to believe that vet will only put the animal to sleep if it was ill..



.what happens then after the year and the animal has not found a permanent home.....

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 20:49

DD, this certainly sounds, in theory, a very good idea. Would agree with Aslan in message 4. I suppose that someone would need to take responsibility for keeping a 'register' of names, addresses, times when they would be available to do their stint of 'fostering'. It would be a bit like Timeshare for Dog Fostering'.



I hope this idea can be got off the ground, as I feel sure a lot of people, having fostered a dog, would be very inclined to keep it!



Good luck and best wishes.



Jean

x

lesleyd



Joined: 05/06/2007
Posts: 265

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 20:53

May I ask what happens if you fins a Vet the will not euthanised a healthy cat or dog??

I also know that there are quite a few people in the community that already share responsibility for a number of cats and dogs they take it in turns to feed them and water them daily.

But its a great Idea I wish you luck in finding more people willing to do this.

Aslan


Joined: 23/06/2008
Posts: 757

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 20:59

It might also be good to talk to some dog food manufacturers regarding sponsorship of the fostering group, food, toys e.t.c and before it starts speak to as many vets as possible about the idea and hopefully one will agree to be the groups vet and be willing to help with vaccinations and willing to put the animal down after it's years fostering.

Pogle


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 1536

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 21:06

We adopted a dog recently, unbeknown to us she was pregnant, 2 weeks to go. We did not have the heart to abort the puppies although dog-loving friends told us this was the kindest thing to do as we would not be able to re-home them.

We have 5 beautiful one week old puppies, they would like to trial the foster system. Their mum is a Cyprus Terrier, father - unknown. Let us know if anyone can help, I will post some pictures. Obviously we will look after them until they are big enough to be fostered/ re-homed. We now have 13 animals, few too many!

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 21:16

What good news - people are obviously interested. Daisy only posted her idea a very short while ago. I think (and hope) there will be a lot of interest.



J



Pogle - good luck with the pups

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 21:17

ok...sounds like the fostering system might work.......right, we will need a web page designer and someone to take the calls..



DD

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 21:21

as sad as it sounds if the said animal hasn't found a home in a year...it will be shot...no poisoning no slow death...one bullet to the head...! i don't want to seem cruel, but i thinkn that this is the kindest way to go...





DD

Aslan


Joined: 23/06/2008
Posts: 757

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 21:25

FOSTERADOG.ORG is available! at godaddy.com $14.99 per year

Aslan


Joined: 23/06/2008
Posts: 757

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 21:26

CYPRUSDOGSHELTER.ORG is available !

Aslan


Joined: 23/06/2008
Posts: 757

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 21:27

FOSTERADOG.ORG is available!

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 21:30

DD - having had one of our cats put down a week ago (poor old cat was 15 and had a tumour in his bladder) I was only too pleased (if that's the word) that it was discovered and the relevant course of action taken. I agree with you, it sounds cruel, but surely it's a 'cruel to be kind' situation?



I know I'd rather know an animal had been killed humanely rather than starve/be poisoned, etc.



I appreciate there is no easy solution to any of this, but, hopefully, this may be 'a step in the right direction'.



Good luck and although we are not there full-time, will follow progress closely.



Jean



xx

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 21:30

look at this http://www.dogtown.com



DD.....

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 21:35

Daisy

What a wonderful idea

Good luck

Sheila

ROBnJO


Joined: 30/06/2008
Posts: 1289

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 21:46

Don't get me wrong,.. I love dogs, and tolerate cats if they tolorate me!



This idea sounds very altruisitc, but which of you would be prepared to actually collect the X number of failures from the scheme and kill them?



Think about it.



p.s. Sam, A bullet to the head does not always kill an animal. Vets usually give a massive overdose of anaesthetic which means the animal gently goes to sleep.





I wish I could come up with an alternative.



Rob

Harold2555



Joined: 19/04/2008
Posts: 1139

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 21:48

DD



What an excellent positive suggestion. I don't know if it will work and will probably only do so through hard work and dedication but its worth a try.



Harold

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 22:03

D.D. count us in on this one..but i would need a big old rag to dry my tears even when one gets a happy ending.and as long as i am lead to thinking they have all gone to good loving homes i will still keep crying bit like lilli here soft and soppy..



Spider,X or should i now say M***A..

joanie1


Joined: 25/07/2008
Posts: 164

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 22:35

Its a lovely idea and I'm sure lots of people would want to be involved - but - at the end of the year back to the problem that KAR face (or so the lady in charge told me) - that Cyprus vets will not put an animal down.

Also if you start feeding one dog you can end up with a pack!!

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 23:02

I would love to help but i am in the Uk . But i am quite willing to financially support the foster carer from afar , and help pay for the animals upkeep . Let me know your thoughts

Good luck Simbas

loslobos


Joined: 02/04/2009
Posts: 167

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 23:06

Hey Sam, my mate Steve in Karsiyaka has a lovely dog, Hattie, she is in need of temporary owners.



Any thoughts o late night soul lady ?

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 00:33

hi dD as per our discussion today you know you can always count me in. I will lobby the vets with you. As we have had no help this week with poor lucky and the kittens I hink we could get this off the ground. we wont know till we try xxxxxxxxxxx Maria how are you know xxxx

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 00:46

Hi lilli..Feeling a little better thanks..so glad that Thread got closed,shame they didnt post my very last bit.it was good.!! Oh well,Lucky thanks to you enjoyed his steak..and am sure he is just happy to have people contact,and love..

see you both soon,LOL.



Spider,X

taraspring


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 01:28

What a great idea DD. I used to foster pregant mummy cats and their kitties until they found a good home. It was so rewarding x. My dog really loved everyone of them, licked them to bits.x



I would be only too willing to stump up the cash for the http://www.fosteradog.org or cyprusdogshelter.org domain name or similar to get this off the ground.

Please let me know how I can help in any way - (I am in the UK).



We need to get a web designer (anyone out there willing to help?) PLEASE????XXXXX

kazbo


Joined: 05/04/2009
Posts: 208

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 09:06

Pogle



Please post some pictures - as mentioned before might be interested in a puppy or 2

Thanks

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 10:09

Has anyone got any pictures of potential 'candidates' for this scheme?

- Particularly any smallish / terrier-type puppies that might suit kazbo?

If you don't know how to post the pictures on here, just email them to me at keithcaley@yahoo.com, and I'll do the rest.

If you don't have any pictures, or can't email them, give me a ring on 0533 830 1835, and I'll see what I can do - either I'll come round and take some photo's, or 'press-gang' someone else!

Keith.

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 10:10

sam what we need are a list of people that would be prepared to foster, website not a prob but i think we should get a list together,anyone living in the trnc put your names forward.

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 10:16

Come on Folks!



Just to encourage you - here's a picture...



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2620/3726039994_966c15234d_o.jpg



Could be Berty Pointer's brother!



Keith.

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 10:17

http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gx6yJji





click on link below bitch puppy is 8weeks old on sunday last in litter of 7 to be homed. If we do not find a home in 2-3 weeks then KAR will have to take it, understand however they are putting puppies down hope not a usual thing they do as the poor mites at least deserve a chance oif life

Aslan


Joined: 23/06/2008
Posts: 757

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 10:50

I will design a basic website for http://www.fosteradog.org, sort out the hosting e.t.c

My only preference is that the domain name and hosting is purchased through http://www.godaddy.com

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 10:53

Hi Catalkoykid didnt someone on this thread say they may take 2 puppies. Please god lets find them homes. xxxx

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 11:07

Re msg 32,



- And I never even moved my lips!



Keith.

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 12:25

sry keith just finding any links to dogs and putting them up

japeal



Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 12:37

Re mess 33, thanks for posting catalkoykid



We really want to rehouse this pup, between a few of us the mother who was dumped on our site has been cared for, she then had the pups 6 days later. This last pup is so lovely, but we cannot keep any more dogs

can anyone please help the pup has lots of character and loves cuddles



john

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 12:38

What an amazing response....i have had several calls already from people wishing to foster....please call this number 0533 833 1292 and leave details....it's not professional yet, so please forgive any problems...but if i can get more people to help out the more professional it will become.....





DD

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 15:50

hi dd,

what happens after a year of loving fostering and no home is found, the dog then gets a bullet( sorry to be so blunt) so how will those who took time to foster this dog feel then?

robnjo,

i wanted to respond to your post as putting a dog to sleep is not as kind as it sounds.

we had a kangal pup dumped on us at 3 weeks old, we loved her, cared for her , she was part of our family.

she was a little strange to start with, never one for lots of cuddles ect, as she grew up she became more and more distant, she became vicious to our other dogs, it came to the point where the vet looked at her and concluded she had a brain tumor. so at three years old she had to be put to sleep, which was the kindest and safest thing to do.

it was horrendous, i cried for weeks, the jab is not quick, the body is then disposed of at dikmen dump.

if i needed to do this again i would shoot the dog myself it is most definatley kinder.

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 15:56

firestarter...see my other thread about meeting up to discuss the fostering system....you should come along and voice your opinions and help come up with a solution ....



DD

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 16:24

At least if the puppies/kittens have had love for just the first year of their lives, that is a blessing,

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
18/07/2009 16:34

dd,

i am busy monday but if you email me across your ideas your welcome to sound them off on me.

think long and hard about this, it will have to be done in the right way.

there are loads of things to consider and it won't be easy, but i am always willing to help.

my email is: sharpeisara@hotmail.com

i will have a think over the weekend and see what i can come up with .

i also have some microchipping contacts which may be usefull to you, if someone can design a data base to store the info.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
18/10/2009 11:13

How is the situation with the "fostering program"? Quite a lot of dogs/cats have to be re-homed (read this board) and until now it looks like "the street" might be the only alternative. Or...?

AlexF065


Joined: 07/09/2009
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
18/10/2009 11:26

its a great idea

re the cats the CPL here build a shelter for 4 cats in your garden if you have the room and want it done and you can have 4 cats ina sort of cattery which can be better than in the house at first as you dont know if they are ill as yet they are put in these home style catteries as soon as they are found or handed over and wait in them around a week untill all health checks have been done and results known



As for forstering a pal runs a rottie rescue and what they do it pay for all vet and food bills the dogs stay as long as needed they also have local dog walkers and repite foster carers ie for holidays

they dont put a healthy dog down and also have them spayed or doctored before rehoming the person who takes them pays a donation of £75 which is what we gave for Alice our resued rottie

she has a small unit in an inshops to raise funds selling pet things and runs tombolas ect also local supermarkek boxes of food ect

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
18/10/2009 23:50

Dear Hans As you know carried Iit through. Homed and found homes for quite a few. Not only did I feed and clean them I took them to the Vets. It was not down to DD initative it was down to neccasity. I did ring DD when you had the little puppy now called Milli but her dogs wont accept another dog. Thankfully Spider helped so it is working. Also since Milli we have had Oscar Barbie Lucky and the regal MAX all in good homes. DC I was offered money for Max and said No I will keep him. The guy was a TC and maybe he would walk feed him etc I woundnt take the chance I love that guy so much and so sorry to see hbim go. Just glad I brought him back to life. Oh forgot Oscar now thats another storyI am having Milli when Tooots goes back so I carried it through. I having Maz back also and been asked for two others. Time to get out of the hard work of the restaurant xxxxx