Pictured: Megan Wilkinson with Lacey.

The charity is now looking for fosterers in Dundee.  

Dogs Trust has extended its Home from Home Scheme within Scotland, expanding into Dundee and Angus, Perthshire and Fife. 

The charity's first home co-ordinator in Dundee, Megan Wilkinson, said: “Expanding Home from Home into Dundee and the surrounding areas will allow us to provide more support in Scotland. 

“I’m excited to be working within the local community to find forever homes for more dogs within Tayside, Perthshire, Fife and Angus and am keen to hear from locals who want to help us.”

She commented on the importance of the scheme: “Our Home from Home foster scheme is a very important part of Dog Trusts work finding new homes for every dog that comes into our care.

“Some dogs are more suited to a home environment than kennels and these are the dogs that we look to place into a foster home.

“The long-lasting impact of the pandemic means some dog owners are finding themselves having to make very difficult decisions which may include giving up their pets. 

“We need to be there for as many people and dogs as possible so increasing the number of foster carers we have is a positive way to increase our support during this challenging time.”

Dogs Trust has stated that it is currently looking for fosterers in Dundee, Tayside, Perth and Kinross, Fife, Angus and Kincardine. The charity will provide food, bedding and other necessary practical necessities, and will cover the costs of all veterinary treatment. 

Susan Tonner, West Calder Rehoming Centre manager, discussed the scheme: “Having the option of foster homes locally in and around the Dundee area is fantastic. It allows us to help local dogs more readily and also offers local people the opportunity to adopt a dog closer to home.

“Since the Home from Home scheme started at West Calder at the end of 2016, we have rehomed over 500 dogs through fostering. Last year we found new homes for 130 dogs through the scheme thanks to the wonderful help of 20 fosterers. 

“We are about to place our first dogs into foster in the Dundee area with our aim being to rehome over 100 every year.

“To foster you must have the time and patience to help the dog adjust to their new surroundings and also be prepared to say goodbye when their forever home is found. As a fosterer you can be assured you have played a pivotal role in the successful happy future life of the dog and your next foster dog could be patiently waiting for your help. 

“We couldn’t do our vital work without our fosterers and we are so incredibly grateful to have their loyal support.”

Anyone in the listed areas who is interested in fostering can call Megan on 01506 873459, or email HFH.Dundee@dogstrust.org.uk 

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