I have met many people who have said they would like to foster but worry about getting too attached. I have always laughed and said no, you will be ready to get rid of your house guest once the time comes for them to get a new home. Just treat them like guest and you will do fine. This has worked for three years, until now. I had the honor of fostering the cutest, funniest, little dog ever. He was charming, he was affectionate, and he was mischievous in ways that only I could appreciate. Letting him go was one of the hardest things that I have ever done. I really had convinced myself that no one could love this dog as much as I could. 

Well I was wrong, my sweet angel is sleeping at the foot of their bed. He is following the kids around and he has all the laps in the house to himself, and not having to share with a house full of animals. The dog I thought no one else could love as much as me has found a home of his own where he is the center of attention and they absolutely adore him. As much as I loved him I could not give him that, he had to share my love, my attention, and my time. By fostering him I saved his life, by giving him up to his new family I gave him a life. While my heart is still sad and I miss my boy, I know there is another dog at the shelter who needs a chance at life.

Nancy
Volunteer