Dobby’s Journey from Foster Family to Forever Home

When Dobby arrived unexpectedly at our North Lincolnshire Centre, he was just 3 months old and understandably worried by his new surroundings. At such a young age, he was shy, timid and clearly unsettled by already finding himself in need of a new home. For dogs like Dobby, the kennel environment can be a difficult place, so finding a patient and caring friend was going to be crucial in bringing him out of his shell.  

That’s where Alison stepped in, one of our amazing volunteer foster carers who offered to take Dobby home until a more permanent placement could be found for him.  

“I volunteered to take Dobby home until he found a more permanent foster family so he would be in a home environment straight away. He was incredibly nervous and shy when I first brought him home, but he quickly started to seem more confident and playful”.

At Jerry Green Dog Rescue, we are incredibly grateful to the wonderful volunteers who offer a temporary home for dogs in need. With full support from our team, fostering is completely cost-free to our carers, so they can focus on giving a dog all the love and care they deserve.  

“We would definitely recommend fostering a dog to anyone who is considering giving a dog in need a safe place to stay whilst they wait for their new families”, says Alison. “The team at the North Lincolnshire Centre were really supportive and provided us with everything we needed for Dobby’s stay with us.”