Would you foster a deployed soldier's dog for $500/month + reimbursed expenses?
 

Exactly what the title asks.

If a soldier was deploying for 1-2 years and posted on YorkieTalk asking if anyone wanted $500/mo to foster his dog (and he would reimburse all additional expenses such as food, medical, etc.), would anyone here take the soldier up on that offer?

Imo, I'm sure many people would be willing to help out, and for much less...even for free to be honest.

If the dog was a good fit in my home, I would definitely do it for someone deploying! I would do it for free. If financially able, I would cover medical costs too.

I will.... I have 3 Yorkie and (for me) extra cash will be nice ( with twins daughters in College)...LOL

I would! As long as their pup and my pup got along.

If the dogs got along I would do it for free. I would also cover the med costs. It's the least I can do to give something back to a soldier who is putting his/her life on the line for this country.

Fantastic- thanks everyone.

Since I am considering going for a Morkie/a mutt (through a rescue), I posted this same question on the SpoiledMaltese forums, and was thrilled to see the positive responses I got....both here and there.

I was asking this question for myself (I'd be the owner of the dog). You see, I am going to be on a military scholarship for the grad. program, and I will be joining the Navy as an officer after completing my grad program. I am of a mind to do a full 20 yrs of active duty service. Now, in most bases, dogs are permitted. The only problem areas are ships and deployments.

Since I don't want to get a dog and then have to re-home it during a potential deployment, I posted this here since only dedicated owners make accounts here, and it's a fantastic community. I would still be careful in choosing who to place the dog with, of course, but as a single guy with relatives who hate dogs, I'd definitely be asking around on YT.

I would absolutely offer the compensation listed above should the situation ever arise, and it was nice to see there is some interest here.

Thanks for your responses, everyone!

New puppy, how fun! Such an exciting time. I love that you are thinking things so thoroughly. Not everyone looks that far into the future when acquiring a furry friend.

Good luck with everything. Please share pics of your new buddy once you get him.

Thank you for your service Pragmatist! One of our sons serves on a Navy submarine :flag: I believe you will have more quality offers here on YT than you know with to do with.

I would certainly jump on this chance to help out a wonderful member of our Navy!!...any of our services actually!!! Most of my family is Navy/Marines.....father was a Navy trained pilot in WWII....we are loyal to all our servicemen, but especially Navy!!!

I would take the $500.00 and put that in a separate "doggie account"....that money would be used to feed the pup, as well as any medical attention needed....simply because I am living on a social security check and could not afford extra expenses...and at the end of deployment, when the pup was returned to you, money not used to feed the pup or medical care needed, would be returned to you....you are out keeping my butt safe here at home, that is just a very small debt I feel I would owe you for your service to this Nation.

You guys are awesome. Thank you. You are all such a welcoming and helpful community.

My son is in the Air Force And I once kept a cat for a deployed navy friend of his for 10 months. Cali and the cat got along OK - sort of ignore end each other (the cat was very old), but when the deployment was over and the cat went home Cali looked for that cat for months. When they were in the yard calimwould tryntomcefend the cat against anything she thought could be a problem and the cat did follow her around out there.

Exactly what I would do! Use what is needed for the pup and give him back the rest when he comes back.

:thumbup::thumbup: Amen! We owe our military and veterans for all they do and the sacrifices they make! I too would do the same.

Pragmatist thank you very much for your service and devotion!

Good luck with your military service both of my sons are military 1 army 1 navy and my grandson is in the marines

I would do it also. My son is currently in the Navy to be a Corpsman. I would have a separate account and then give back what was not used. Thanks for serving.

"I would take the $500.00 and put that in a separate "doggie account"....that money would be used to feed the pup, as well as any medical attention needed....simply because I am living on a social security check and could not afford extra expenses...and at the end of deployment, when the pup was returned to you, money not used to feed the pup or medical care needed, would be returned to you....you are out keeping my butt safe here at home, that is just a very small debt I feel I would owe you for your service to this Nation. I would take the $500.00 and put that in a separate "doggie account"....that money would be used to feed the pup, as well as any medical attention needed....simply because I am living on a social security check and could not afford extra expenses...and at the end of deployment, when the pup was returned to you, money not used to feed the pup or medical care needed, would be returned to you....you are out keeping my butt safe here at home, that is just a very small debt I feel I would owe you for your service to this Nation." I would do the same and thank you Pragmatist♥

Hell yeah I would! I think it's a great idea for all parties involved. Obv the dog, who would be well cared for, but also for the person doing the fostering, esp if it's a retiree with a fixed income like mentioned earlier, would really help out. $500/month is a lot of money and would go really far for someone who knows how to spend wisely.

I too would do it for free as a thank you for our servicemen if I could.

Absolutely I would! I don't have any relatives nearby and would hope someone would do the same for me if I couldn't care for Wall-e.

How nice you're thinking ahead to this possibility before taking on a pup!

As a veteran I would do it and have done it for free. I know what it's like to be deployed and miss the babies back home. I missed more yorkies more then my ex when I would have to leave. Just thinking about it makes my stomach churn.

When I fostered for others deployed we did weekly Skype sessions and I sent pictures daily because I'm rather nuts with taking fur baby pictures.

I also had the deployed send back their shirts with their scent on them and rotated them out so the pups could feel their mama/papa was close.

I wouldn't hesitate to do it again in a heartbeat.

The t-shirt thing is such a good idea! I bet the babies snuggle with that t-shirt for comfort.

Thank you, I really did find it helped and I highly encourage it. Guess it's the next best thing to sleeping with mama/papa.

Anytime I have to leave my girls with their babysitter I always toss something in the bag, a tee, a pillowcase, etc and they always sleep on it.

I would do it in a heartbeat. And for me just cover the costs of food vet care. Your dog would get daily outings n training. And though I live in \canada I support the Armed Forces of both my nation and yours. It is the least I could do to help.

I know for me I would want my caretaker to understand and abide by my wishes for vet care. How to reach you in an emergency and what steps you want taken should an emergency for your dog happen in my care. Some things to think about

I'd do about anything for 500 a month.

In all seriousness, you shouldn't have any problem finding someone to watch your baby.

I am one of those who would happily do it for free. The hardest part would also be the happiest part.... having to give them up!

Sounds like a deal to me!

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I love all you wonderful dog lovers on yorkie talk. Fostering a deployed members dog of course and I would too no charge involved. How heartbreaking to leave family and dog. How comforting to know they are well cared for. Such a sacrifice for them and such a blessing you all are. Happy to pass that on to you for the joy of living is in giving.