Being a part of helping a homeless dog find a Forever Home is an experience that fills your heart with joy. So many people say that they would not be able to foster because they feel they could never let the dog go. What they don’t realize is that they are missing out on such an amazing experience. By fostering dogs, you get to fall in love on a continuous basis. Yes, the dog will wrap his/her paws around your heart very quickly. Dogs are very perceptive and know you are helping them. There are numerous reasons why dogs end up in shelters. No matter the reason they find themselves homeless, the important thing is someone is there to help them through the transition. Someone is willing to open their heart and home to help a pet in need and the dogs are so grateful. Fostering is so important because the foster parent can learn the personality and individual needs of the dog. Sometimes they need help with socialization or basic training. By learning how the dogs are in different situations such as, meeting new people, being around other dogs or cats, traveling in a car, etc., we can find a Forever Home that is a good fit. When a potential adopter wants to meet the dog, the foster is able to spend time with them and provide all the information they have. The foster also has the ability to make the decision if it is a good fit or not. EARS is dedicated to placing our dogs in the best possible home. Whether a foster is in your home for a week, a month, or longer, the love you shared will forever be in your heart. When you find the perfect home for your foster, your heart is overflowing with joy because you were blessed to be a part of helping a dog find his/her Forever Family. You may leave with tears in your eyes, but they are truly tears of joy. It is hard to explain the overwhelming feeling. And, before you know it you will have a new foster to love. Fostering truly saves lives. Become a Life Saver and open your heart and home to help a dog in need. EARS provides everything you need. You provided the home and the love.
All of EARS’ dogs are in foster homes. In order to save more dogs, we must have fosters. We are need of fosters for dogs of all sizes. Please stop by EARS’ Adoption Center and Pet Store to fill out an application. Your life will truly be changed forever. Your heart will be filled with joy. You will not feel sad when your foster dog is adopted, you will feel extremely blessed to have been able to help them.
Before you take the leap of adopting a new pet, you might considerfostering a dog or cat from Englewood Animal Rescue Sanctuary. Stop by our headquarters at 500 North Indianna Avenue in Englewood, FL to learn more about adopting or fostering a new family member.
Find a pet that fits your family and lifestyle.
You need to ask yourself (and the people you live with!) how will a dog or cat fit into our life?
Are you anoutdoor enthusiastand want to take your best furry bud with you? Find a dog that will be able to take long hikes, sleep in a tent, hang out in the canoe. Sometimes you can train a cat to do these things too, but we don’t recommend it as a starting point!
Do youlive in a small space, like an apartment? A smaller breed of dog or a cat might be easier to live with.
Are you away from homeall day? Some breeds ofdogs have eparation anxiety, especially those that end up in shelters. The last thing you want is to learn from your neighbors that your dogs is whining and barking all day while you are gone.
Do you likea lot of quiet time? A cat, who will likely be very independent, might be the perfect new companion.
Changes In Your Lifestyle
Think about the life you live now and how your new dog or cat will fit into it and what changes you will have to make to accommodate this new family member. Here are a fewthings to considerwhen choosing a new pet:
Energy Level – of you and the pet
Size when fully grown
Relating to other animals and children
Noise level of the pet
Ensure everyone knowswho is responsiblefor the care of your pet. If it’s just you, make sure you are ready to handle everything on your own.
We are beyond thrilled to announce that we have been accepted as a non-profit supported by the Flanzer Trust. This trust provides 100% matching funds for any donations between $5 and $500 made to us through them. We are listed as EARS Animal Rescue on their site.
THE LOUIS AND GLORIA FLANZER PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
The mission of the Flanzer Philanthropic Trust is to enhance the life of the people of the Suncoast through social services and healthcare initiatives.
There are many ways you can donate:
Monetary donations:
Matched through Flanzer Trust
Through Pay Pal
By Phone, call: 941-681-3877 using your credit or debit card.
By Mail: Please make checks payable to EARS Animal Rescue, 500 N. Indiana Avenue, Englewood, FL 34223
By participating in online giving challenges.
Donate your car or boat:
EARS is now accepting donations of cars and boats, a great way to help pets in need. If you are interested in donating, please contact EARS for details at englewoodanimalrescue@yahoo.com
Through Amazon:
Amazon Smile: We are a 501(c)(3) charity. Make EARS your Amazon Smile charity and a portion of your purchase is donated to EARS!
EARS Amazon Wish list of items that our rescue always needs:
EARS is a volunteer-based organization. The Pet Store, Adoption Center, Thrift Store, and Special Events thrive and succeed only with the help of volunteers! Volunteers may assist:
Customers in the Pet Store
Answer phones for the Pet Store / Adoption Center
Act as a cat caregiver or cuddler
At the Thrift Store: sort and display merchandise, and manage the sales register.
At events, volunteers help with setup, take down, and answering questions about EARS.
Stop by the Pet Store / Adoption Center to fill out an application or print it here and bring it in.
In some instances, even an hour a week can fill the time needed.
Before you take the leap.