Need temporary foster parent

[iradog85]

I live in Southern California, and I'll be going to college in Northern California. I'm leaving for the dorms in August and I can't bring Dimitri with me. He's about 8 months old, and very comfortable with human contact. Never bitten anyone. I've had him since he was only 3 weeks old. My parents are not reptile people so they are not willing to care for him, but are happy to pay for any expenses for Dimitri (food, cleaning products for the tank, vet care if necessary). :help:

I only plan on living in the dorms for one year. Once my year is up I plan to move into an apartment off campus, so I'll be able to bring Dimitri with me at that point. So whoever is going to foster him, it will probably only be for about 9 months.

I only want to give him to someone who truly has the space and time for him. Dimitri is quite rambunctious, and he needs to be taken out for car rides, or just to explore around the room. If you were stuck in a 40gal tank all the time, you'd get bored, too!!

I will provide all the lights and timers. I currently have his tank on a rolling cabinet that I used to have my TV on. It's not the best solution, but it works. I can give that to you as well if you don't have a space for the tank.

So if you think you can do it, or you know someone who would want to do it, please reply to this post or send me a private message. If you have any suggestions on how to find a reliable foster parent, please let me know. Thanks everyone!!

 

[puppytoes72]

Awwww,I hope you find someone! You can try posting on Craig's list too,it will be easier to find someone local. Good luck!

 

[supertrisha]

I am currently fostering a beardie for someone in college. I would love to watch your baby but I'm about a million miles too far away! Good luck in your search... hehehe Im sure you could check the member's map (look for the link at the top of the page) too check out members in the area. Good luck!

 

[SJM]

I'm way too far across the continent, but I hope you find a foster for your beardie! Good luck in college!

 

[spyder86]

hope you can find someone but your best bet is to get you mom attached to him before you leave :twisted:. I would not trust a stranger to do it unless it was someone off this site. Pull the guilt trip on your parents and ask them if they would refuse to care for your pet if it were a dog or a cat. Good Luck

 

[Ethelia]

Perhaps you could post this in the Beardie Rescue section of the forum aswell?
I understand this is by no means a rescue but there are alot of people who lurk around that forum section who are keen to help beardies out.

Holly

 

[iradog85]

hope you can find someone but your best bet is to get you mom attached to him before you leave :twisted:. I would not trust a stranger to do it unless it was someone off this site. Pull the guilt trip on your parents and ask them if they would refuse to care for your pet if it were a dog or a cat. Good Luck

It's funny you say that because I also have a little dog I'm leaving behind. They don't mind taking care of her because she's fuzzy and cute. Some people are just creeped out by animals who aren't fuzzy and cute.

 

[iradog85]

Thank you for the suggestions everyone.

It turns out that my original possible-foster was able to come through. My Dimitri will be watched over by a close friend, so I'm very relieved.