A Place for US provides a loving home environment for dogs (usually no more than four at a time) who have come from local shelters and who need to find permanent homes. Before arriving at Bonnie's house in South Egremont, MA, dogs are spayed or neutered (if they've not already been fixed) 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!). Each day all dogs go for hikes on local trails, ride in the car, socialize with friends and neighbors (including kids) and learn to have proper manners with the cats. Once a week, each foster dog gets an individual or group lesson with trainer Lois Platt.
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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 reimburse me for whatever shelter/and or vet expenses I've incurred for the particular dog they are adopting. The new owner will, of course, be given all relevant medical records, tags and 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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