Category Archives: Fostering

Bon Voyage Chase!

Bon Voyage Mr. Chase!!! On Sunday I took foster dog extraordinaire on the first leg of his journey to his new furever home!  Chase stole the hearts of a family who had adopted from our rescue previously.  Their previous dog … Continue reading

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A rare gem of a dog…

Although many people get dogs “for the kids,”  there are many dogs who do not really enjoy spending time with children and others who are downright not safe around children.  I am someone who has a very high level of … Continue reading

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Meet Chase video

Chase’s neuter went really well yesterday.  He came home pretty alert and had an appetite with no vomiting.  He was clearly not quite himself since he was extra cuddly and not terribly interested in anything but cuddling.  He settled in … Continue reading

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Adventures in Fostering–week 2

Well we are two days into week two and Chase has graduated to being in the crate in the living room with us during the day!  He will likely be heavily crated for about another week During the first week … Continue reading

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Adventures in Fostering … neuter day!

Alright, I’m ALMOST caught up on all the work I had to do (it would make sense that about 4 days sick would result in a 4 day back-log).  Still not enough time for a proper post but a quick … Continue reading

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Adventures in Fostering –day 2

I think over the next few weeks I’ll be regularly going over the process I’m following to acclimate my new foster dog… officially named “Chase”… into the household.  Adding a new dog isn’t as simple as plopping the new dog … Continue reading

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New Foster Dog… photos!

My day has been absolutely crazy and I am completely exhausted.  New foster dog is here… zero issues with anybody (except Bandit who is more humpy than I’ve ever seen him [foster dog is not yet neutered] but he’s calming … Continue reading

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New Foster dog

Alright guys, I’m going to duck out of my post for today*.  I have a ridiculously busy day planned.  I need to prep for my foster dog to arrive, I’ve got mid day walks, a private client, and two evening … Continue reading

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Blog The Change For Animals–Dogs in Danger

SURPRISE!  A Saturday Post!   Today is the quarterly Blog The Change for Animals event.  I really wasn’t sure what I wanted to write about.  I decided that I would highlight a website that aims to spread the word about dogs … Continue reading

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What should you do ifyou find a dog…

A few years ago, while living in New York, I was driving home from my life guarding job in the summer and I saw a dog in the middle of a busy (though residential) street.  I turned onto a side … Continue reading

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