We stood on the grass as the van made its way over the
gravel driveway. As it came to a stop,
E. emerged with a brown cocker spaniel in her arms.
“This one’s yours!” she said as she handed the dog to me.
“Isn’t he a beauty?”
The kids gathered around me as we said hello to our first
foster dog Brock.
That was a year ago.
We’ve fostered fourteen dogs since.
Many people don’t understand why we have chosen to take in
dogs on a temporary basis as fosters versus adopt.
Today, I’m explaining my famliy's decision to foster versus adopt over at Another
Jennifer, the blog created by my dear friend Jennifer Barbour. I am a
huge fan of Jennifer’s blog and in particular, her Philanthropy Friday series, which she uses to bring
awareness to various non-profit organizations and social causes. Jennifer’s
dedication to using her blog for social good is one of the many things that
turned me into a faithful follower. I am honored be featured today on Jennifer’s
Philanthropy Friday series to talk about fostering shelter
dogs. Won’t you
please join me there for my dog story?
Wow Mama! I’m impressed that with all you’ve had on your plate your doing this too. Going to pop over and read your story.
Hoping on right over!
Aw! It takes special people to foster animals. As the mom of a rescue dog and cat, I thank you from all of us who have babies we love. –Lisa
So honored to have you on my blog today, Ilene! One of these days we will get to meet in person, my friend.
He’s so cute!!! I’m headed over right now!!
He’s a cutie! I don’t like actual dogs, but I like looking at pictures of them! 🙂
Heading over to check it out! You know how much we like dogs over here!
Do you guys read the puppy place series, or are all of yours too old for it? They foster dogs.
Heading over, too!
It’s funny – even though there is work involved with fostering, it never feels like something else on our plate. We’re too busy loving those little guys! Thanks for checking out the post.
Thanks, Alison. It was great to see you there! xo
I am so glad you adopted rescue animals! Thant just warms my heart!
I was so honored to be at your place today! And yes, in real life soon, my friend. xo
Thanks, Krystal – it was great to see you there and to hear your dog story!
Brock was a real cutie. Hard to resist. It was great to see you on Jennifer’s page. Thanks for coming over!
I love the way you love dogs! With 7 animals combined – you’re my hero!
We never read the Puppy Place series. I am going to have to check it out!
Thanks, Martha!
I’m going to be cool like everyone else, and comment here, then comment there. Good thing it’s free.
You’re awesome. Next time bring pizza here too?
That’s cool that your family can do that. Thanks for sharing & for stopping by my blog (http://www.sahmsue.com)
We love working with these dogs! It was great to meet you!
Off to check it out!
Fostering is wonderful! You must be a very organized and even temoered person since you don’t know what temperment each pup will bring. This one sure us a cutie! Not sure that I’d be able to give her up.
Excellent!
I am not the least bit organized – ha! But even tempered yes..most of the time. We have only had to give one pup back to the rescue – because she terrorized our cat and would not let him out from under the bed for a week!
Sorry I missed this one the other day. Off now to catch up! I need my Fierce Diva fix!