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A Place for US provides a loving home environment for dogs (usually
no more than four at a time) who have come from both local shelters or
pounds and from the New York City municipal shelter and sometimes from
private owners who need to give up their dog.. Before arriving at Bonnie's
house in South Egremont, MA, dogs are spayed or neutered (if they've not
already been fixed), microchipped, and given all necessary vaccinations,
including kennel cough.
At Bonnie's, dogs live as members of the family. They sleep in cushioned
crates in several bedrooms and have the run of the house. Two dog doors,
various gates, two separate living quarters, and an acre and a half of
above ground fencing make life almost ideal for everyone (except for my
three cats who wish this fostering nonsense would just stop!). All dogs
go for hikes on local trails, ride in the car,and socialize with friends
and neighbors (including kids). We try to test each dog with a cat to
determine whether he or she could live safely with cats.
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After about two weeks, most foster dogs are
ready to be placed on the active list for adoption. Potential owners
are chosen not on a first come basis but according to who would
offer the very best home.
People are welcome to visit any of the dogs, walk them,
take them for car rides, even take them home for a trial visit.
Prospective adopters are asked to fill out an application form
and waiver of responsibility and may also be asked to agree to
a home visit before any dog is permanently placed. |
Fees:
I usually suggest that people contribute $150.00 to cover operating and
/or vet expenses. The new owner will, of course, be given all relevant
medical records, microchip tags and vacinnation certificates. Donations
to help meet these and other costs are gratefully accepted.
I try to keep abreast of adoptable dogs at local shelters and am happy
to tell people what dog is available where. I keep a list of who is looking
for what type of dog and will call folks when the breed or mix they're
interested in turns up at the shelters.
Located
in South Egremont, Mass. just off Route 23, near Gt. Barrington in
the Berkshires.
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