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See EFSANE’s HomepageGo to our official websiteMEET "EFSANE" TEXAS, HOUSTON LOCATION: HOUSTON, TEXAS EMAIL: BigPawsK9FosterHouse@gmail.com AVAILABLE FOR: FOSTER, FOSTER TO ADOPT/ADOPTION NAME: "EFSANE" DOB: 12/5/24 BREED: ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK MIX GENDER: FEMALE SIZE: LARGE HEALTH: GOOD NOTES: True to her name, Efsane (which means "legend" in Turkish) is an unforgettable pup with a personality that shines! This 7.5-month-old Anatolian Shepherd/Rhodesian Ridgeback mix is the perfect mix of spunk, sass, and heart. Efsane is incredibly intelligent, delightfully entertaining, and has just the right amount of bossy flair to keep things interesting—classic Anatolian confidence with a whole lot of charm. She’s wonderful with kids and gets along great with other dogs, though she definitely likes to play the role of top dog. She’s also a tidy girl who keeps her kennel room clean and reliably potties outside using a doggy door. Efsane is fully vetted, heartworm negative, and ready to take on the world (or at least your living room) with her big personality and even bigger heart. If you're looking for a loyal, lively companion who’s as bold as she is loving, Efsane is your girl. Efsane and her siblings came into this world under heartbreaking circumstances. Their momma, an Anatolian Shepherd, was tragically hit and killed by a car while roaming the streets when the puppies were just 3 weeks old. A kind-hearted Good Samaritan stepped in and reached out for help, and now these resilient pups are thriving together and living their best lives. ———————————————— Ground transport assistance may be available within 1K miles depending on where you live and the availability of volunteer drivers along the route. Veterinary reference is required on all adoptions. NO APARTMENT HOMES NO LIVESTOCK MUST HAVE SECURE FENCING FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL US AT BigPawsK9FosterHouse@gmail.com FOR INFO ON FOSTERING AND FOSTER TO ADOPT    FOR INFO ON ADOPTION  TO FILL OUT OUR ONLINE APPLICATION   As with most rescue groups, Big Paws K9 Foster House is a foster based group, relying on foster homes to house our dogs until they are adopted. When there is a dog in a shelter and we have no foster homes, our options become very limited.   Foster homes often mean the difference between life and death for a dog in a shelter. What is Fostering?  A foster home provides a temporary loving home for a dog while it is waiting for its forever home.  BPK9FH pays for all veterinary care while the dog is in foster care. Many foster homes provide food but BPK9FH can help with that when needed.  The length of time that a dog spends in foster care varies from dog to dog.  Sometimes we need an emergency foster home for 1-2 weeks and other times we need a longer term foster home where the dog will stay until it is adopted.   Being a foster parent is one of the most rewarding volunteer opportunities a person can find.  The opportunity to watch a frightened and confused dog blossom into a self confident dog and happy dog is priceless.  It’s okay if you haven’t fostered before!  Don’t fret; we will be there with you each step of the way to help with anything you need to care for your foster dog. If you’re interested in becoming a foster, our program coordinator will help you determine which type of foster will be the best fit for you!  Emergency Foster Home:  Dogs often find themselves in precarious situations where they need an immediate safe place to stay, short term.  Emergency fosters are needed to take a dog, sometimes on short notice and usually for a short period of time. Medical Foster Home:  Many of our dogs are in poor shape when we pull them from shelters.  Some of these dogs may need a short term medical foster.  Medical fosters can be anywhere from 1 to 4 weeks, depending on the dog and the situation. BPK9FH covers all vet bills and the foster parents provide TLC to the dog in need. Traditional Foster Home:  The Traditional Foster Home will care for the foster dog until he or she has been adopted by its Forever Home.  Length of fostering can very widely.  Some dogs are adopted quickly and others may take a little longer.  It depends largely on the individual dog and the time of year. Traditional Foster parents are asked to care for their foster dog as they do their own.  Teaching your foster good manners, basic obedience, leash manners, etc will help to make the dog more adoptable. Foster to Adopt:  The Foster-to-Adopt Program (FTA) was created to place animals into approved homes in a foster situation prior to adoption. The Foster-to-Adopt Program allows approved applicants to take a dog into their home to monitor the dynamic with other pets and make sure the addition to the family is a positive experience for everybody involved.   How to Become a Foster Parent:  Fostering is like adopting except its not forever.  The first step in becoming a foster parent is to fill out our online application.  We use the same form for fostering and adopting.  From there we will do a home visit, when possible, and will also ask for a veterinary reference.   We do require securely fenced yards in all foster homes with few exceptions.  We try our best to match our foster homes with a dog that has the best chance of integrating into your home.  We do not always have much background on dogs coming from a shelter so we are extra cautious when it comes to small children, same gender dogs, cats, livestock, etc.     CLICK HERE to fill out our Foster Home Application.  This is the first step to become a Foster Parent! I'm approved to foster….. what's next?  If you have already been approved to Foster or FTA you may access our online Foster & FTA Agreements here:   SIGN Foster Agreement         (NOTE: This is only for applicants already approved to foster)  SIGN FTA Agreement       (NOTE: This is only for applicants already approved to foster to adopt)     Click here for a list of Dogs Needing Foster Homes! For more information on our Foster Parent Program or Foster to Adopt Program, please email us!   BigPawsK9FosterHouse@gmail.com