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My family just moved to a really nice little neighborhood where theres a lot of places to walk and the backyard is HUGE:D Since Kitty, our cat passed away a couple of months ago I have really been wanting a second dog so I started thinking why don't we foster a dog? I could train it (I trained my Shih Tzu so I think I could train another dog) and it would definitely get all the love and care it needs. I'm pretty sure I would be able to let it go. I cried for a day after my cat passed away which still I feel bad for but I figured.. Shes in a better place:) For people that foster: Is letting go of the pet really difficult for you? Do you like to foster? Also, do animal shelters let you foster a dog if there are babies in the house? My little sister is 8 months old and my parents are thinking of having another one.
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on Aug 9th 2010
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I am a volunteer with a Lab rescue and have fostered 2 dogs. My family found it rewarding, challenging and heartwarming! Both foster dogs arrived with "issues", which we were able to resolve.
Pamela was placed after 2.5 months (longer than normal due to training).
Sonny had been adopted, but didn't work out, he was not well behaved. We took him, reformed him, and fell for him.
We are foster failures - and now have 3 dogs.OOPS!
It's a great way to "interview" dogs if you may want a second someday. My teenage sons were a big help and were very happy about Pam's new family. Letting Pamela go wasn't as bad as we thought. We keep in touch with her "parents".
Pamela - Adopted!!!!
answered on 8/9/10.
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I guess there is always that one that you get so attached to it is hard to let them go. I have done this had hard a hard time letting go. But it is also rewarding when that dog finds a new home and you know you had a part in saving its life in some cases. You will have to contact your local shelter to see what their rules are about having dogs fostered. I wish you the best in whatever you do
Ty
answered on 8/10/10.
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fostering and rescue is a very popular thing in some areas. It can be extremely rewarding. Of course, it can be sad when you find them a home. The best thing to do is to always have the right frame of mind or you will find yourself keeping each animal. And that wouldn't be good.
I just sent off this winter a wonderful cat. My dogs are not cat savvy but we managed she got a super great home. The man loves her so much. It makes me feel great that she is happy out there and has all the food she can eat. He got her spayed and vaccinated right away. I did get attached to her loving heart and her greeting me each time I came home. She was special and I know that the man will love her until her last day here on earth. No other feeling is like that helping a helpless loving animal!
I am so sorry about your kitty cat. That is never easy.:(
Dieta
answered on 8/11/10.
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I foster and I find that it's not difficult for me to let the puppy go under the condition that I'm happy with the forever home. If I feel like I'm letting the animal go to where she NEEDS to go, where she SHOULD be, I'm happy with it.
There are those that you just fall in love with. Can't help that.
As far as little ones go, it will all depend on your parents 'okaying' the foster, and it will depend on the puppy/dog itself. Some are great with kids and others are difficult to work with, sometimes requiring hours and hours of training and socializing. If your parents have an 8 month old, then they may not want to deal with a hoodlum puppy AND a baby. Thats tough to ask of any Momma! I would talk to your parents about it, and then tell a rescue the type of dog you CAN foster. So when they get one they can give you a call! =D
Gunner
answered on 8/11/10.
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