HORSHAM PAWS established its foster care program to help surrendered animals find the perfect family.
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The search for a perfect home for each pet can either be a quick or long process.
It has been a long journey for Horsham PAWS dog Huffy who entered the foster care program in August last year.
The six year old staghound, crossed with a bull arab, is still patiently waiting for a loving family to open their hearts and home to him.
Foster carer Lyn Gerdtz said Huffy had not received interest from families, however, she was hopeful he would find his perfect match.
“Interest does vary depending on the dog and the appeal they might have. Some might be adopted quickly and some stay a little while longer,” she said.
It is comforting to know that the dogs who stay a long time tend to get the most incredible home
- Lyn Gerdtz
Mrs Gerdtz said it was important that the organisation did not restrain the adoption process with a time frame.
She said the adoption process was quite extensive to ensure each animal were adopted by a family that was best suited to the pet’s needs and personality.
“We aren’t just going to give them to the first person that shows interest because that is not how we operate,” she said.
“We find the right match for every pet. There is no cut off with any of our dogs and cats, they stay until they find their perfect home.”
Mrs Gerdtz said a long wait was always worth the outcome.
“It is comforting to know that the dogs who stay a long time tend to get the most incredible home,” she said.
Mrs Gerdtz has developed a fond relationship with Huffy since he was brought into the foster care program.
She said he would suit a family that would allow him to be a inside dog.
They stay until they find their perfect home
- Lyn Gerdtz
“He is a beautiful dog, fairly reserved and loves doing his own thing. He is a quiet dog, gentle and we find him to be an absolute joy,” she said.
“With his background he probably spent a lot of time chained and that is what he likes to do. When he is in the dog run he will verbalise that he wants to be put on the chain and that is where he likes to be.
“He would be a good inside dog – he is the type to be happily spread out on the couch.
“He loves going in the car. It’s his most favourite place to be.”
Mrs Gerdtz said to call her on 0407 350 196 to learn more about Huffy or enquire about the process of adopting him.