Read Arlene's story...
I never planned to foster dogs - I didn't think it was something I could do; taking a dog in and then a few weeks later, having someone else adopt her. It was really a fluke, total luck - and one of the best things that has ever happened to me and my family.
It all began when a friend of a friend told me about a dog that needed a place to stay ASAP, because her owner had moved and left her behind - in an empty house with an open bag of dog food and the toilet seat up for water! Immediately, I called my husband and he agreed we should help. That was the first time I was in contact with YAH Pet Rescue and the Director, Dawn and the beginning of one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had.
Susie, a Yellow Lab, was our first foster dog back in November of 2005. When we adopted her out, I had mixed emotions, because I'd grown attached to her, but was thrilled that the people that wanted her were so happy. I cried after she left, but then thought about the great thing we had just done - we saved Susie's life and now had room to save another!
And so it went... we continued to foster dogs, we'd be sad for a while after our foster left, but were then excited for the next one to come in to our home. You get attached to some more than others, but I remember every one of them. Our total number of fosters amazes me - 25 in four years. Twenty Five wonderful little lives saved - and I swear, they KNOW they've been saved and they KNOW they are going to their Forever Home when they leave our house.
I guess I'd say the biggest challenge with fostering dogs would be getting them on a schedule and being consistent, so everyone can happily live in the same house together : )
So, if you've ever even thought about fostering - why don't you just try it once and see what you think? If it's not something that's for you - not a problem, at least you'll know. You've got nothing to lose - and you'll be paid highly with lots of doggie love and kisses
It all began when a friend of a friend told me about a dog that needed a place to stay ASAP, because her owner had moved and left her behind - in an empty house with an open bag of dog food and the toilet seat up for water! Immediately, I called my husband and he agreed we should help. That was the first time I was in contact with YAH Pet Rescue and the Director, Dawn and the beginning of one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had.
Susie, a Yellow Lab, was our first foster dog back in November of 2005. When we adopted her out, I had mixed emotions, because I'd grown attached to her, but was thrilled that the people that wanted her were so happy. I cried after she left, but then thought about the great thing we had just done - we saved Susie's life and now had room to save another!
And so it went... we continued to foster dogs, we'd be sad for a while after our foster left, but were then excited for the next one to come in to our home. You get attached to some more than others, but I remember every one of them. Our total number of fosters amazes me - 25 in four years. Twenty Five wonderful little lives saved - and I swear, they KNOW they've been saved and they KNOW they are going to their Forever Home when they leave our house.
I guess I'd say the biggest challenge with fostering dogs would be getting them on a schedule and being consistent, so everyone can happily live in the same house together : )
So, if you've ever even thought about fostering - why don't you just try it once and see what you think? If it's not something that's for you - not a problem, at least you'll know. You've got nothing to lose - and you'll be paid highly with lots of doggie love and kisses
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