My foster dog Lana was adopted Saturday. She went home with an active, retired couple with a huge, fenced-in yard on a ranch.
Rescue
We decided we are not adopting our foster dog Lana. She met a great family over the weekend, and while they decided not to adopt her, it helped me see she does not need to be ours.
How did you decide whether or not to adopt your foster dog or cat?
I thought I’d feature a couple of different groups that are offering Valentine’s Day adoption specials this month.
Before I adopted my Lab mix Ace, I assumed I would find another fluffy, blond, golden-retriever-type like my family’s previous dog. Thank goodness I was able to see beyond a dog’s appearance, because Ace is the complete opposite of what I described, yet he’s the best dog for me. So I thought I’d ask you: …
Tips on what you should try to do if you bring a foster dog into your home. Could also apply to newly adopted dogs or even just dogs you’re pet sitting.
Our “flash foster” dog Orie got adopted within 24 hours! Way to go, buddy!
I reached out to shelter workers from documented no-kill communities and asked them about the basic ideas they follow to save more lives.
I hope to adopt a senior shelter dog some day. This post includes examples of others who have adopted senior dogs as well as their tips for others hoping to adopt a senior dog.
Sometimes good, loving pet owners must face the difficult choice to re-home a dog or a cat.