Applying To Foster!

This is a special section for dogs needing new homes and for inspiring stories of dogs that have found their furever home through Dogster or through the love and energy of rescuers. This is also the place to discuss shelters, rescue organizations, rescue strategies, issues, solutions, etc. and how we can all help in this critical endeavor. Remember that we are all here for the love of dog! If you are posting about a dog that needs a new home, please put your location in the topic of your thread so those close by can find you! Make sure to check out Dogster's dog adoption center!

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Shiver Me- Timbers- "Charlie"

My Little Dog, a- heartbeat at my- feet.<3

Barked: Thu Jun 2, '11 9:34pm PST


	Wish me luck! Maya is gone, the house feels emptier than it actually is. I've let go of the fact I had to let her go, likely partly due to me grieving beforehand and because I got her knowing I wouldn't have her long. I'm not ready for a second dog to adopt or buy yet, so I opted for fostering, which I have been thinking of doing for years now. I have the time now(one class a day, can go anytime I want as long as I get five hours in a week, etc), my schedule is completely flexible, I'm usually gone to class, then home within two-three hours so like I said, the timing and scheduling is perfect for it. My dog is lonely, but he's great with other dogs. My landlord gave me permission as long as I avoid letting a dog destroy his house and avoid aggressive dogs and stated he only said yes because he trusts me. He also promised to let me know if he has any issues with a particular foster dog I take in so I can either fix them or work something out with the rescue. Charlie IS intact, but the rescues I contacted about it said they're fine with that as long as I can still talk positive about them spaying/neutering, which I am totally pro for. They also said they would either stick to other males or to fixed females to ensure no accidents happen, which is fine with me, that's how I'd have preferred it! I'm excited and while I'm trying not to get my hopes up, I have permission to do it so as long as I'm cleared past the application process, I'll be fostering soon enough! Wish me luck and I'll keep you all updated!

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Bella and- Daisy CGC

I'm a Meanie

Barked: Thu Jun 2, '11 9:41pm PST


	Congrats!! You know...I'd suggest a coonhound to foster. But, I might be biased.

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Shiver Me- Timbers- "Charlie"

My Little Dog, a- heartbeat at my- feet.<3

Barked: Thu Jun 2, '11 9:45pm PST


	That's alright B&D, I'm pretty biased to the hound breeds too, lol! Although not just Coonhound on my end - I love them all! That said, I'm applying first and foremost with this all-breed dog rescue and if that falls through, hopefully the Beagle rescue! We'll see how things pan out, but I do love the way hounds group together.

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Turner - Gone Too- Soon

Hi I'm Turner- Wanna Smell My- Butt?

Barked: Fri Jun 3, '11 8:24am PST


	Good luck!

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Jewel, PCD

8.6lbs of fury- in a bow!

Barked: Fri Jun 3, '11 8:35am PST


	Good luck. Mind if I ask who you're fostering for? We aren't that far apart as far as Dogster goes!

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Shiver Me- Timbers- "Charlie"

My Little Dog, a- heartbeat at my- feet.<3

Barked: Fri Jun 3, '11 11:49am PST


	With AARCS - Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society. ^^;

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Sarah,- CW-SR,- CW-G1, CGC

Million Dollar- Mutt

Barked: Fri Jun 3, '11 6:39pm PST


	Good luck! I think that's great that they are open to working with you even though you have an intact dog. That can be such a sticking point with rescues, and they can end up hurting themselves. Good luck to you! It is such a rewarding experience!

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Shiver Me- Timbers- "Charlie"

My Little Dog, a- heartbeat at my- feet.<3

Barked: Sat Jun 4, '11 6:05pm PST


	UPDATE - Today, I volunteered with Beagle Paws at the Adopt-A-Thon event in my city. Beagle Paws is, clearly, an all Beagle rescue. I was helping them out and debating who I wanted to try for being a foster parent with because the other rescues weren't getting back to me and thought, I have a Beagle. The other rescues have A LOT more foster homes than Beagle Paws has here. In my city, there are only three! So I decided to go with Beagle Paws! I am now a foster parent and will have a dog here within a few weeks. No application process because they've been to my home before, met my dogs and know me already. I'm so excited to get a foster dog!