#foster dogs

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Instagram is @its_adopt_a_dog_Summer

Follow for updates on this 63 lbs lap dog and let’s see if we can find her a family

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From PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) of Alabama https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ6Y8KfkrFY/?img_index=1

❗️🌼❗️𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐘❗️🌼❗️ A couple of months ago, Daisy was callously abandoned, along with 3 cats. Before we were even aware of the situation, one of our dedicated cat fosters went out to save Daisy AND all 3 cats (who have since found their forever homes). She was only going to keep Daisy for a few days due to having so many other fosters/pets, and because Daisy needs to be the only pet in the home. Two months later, this incredible volunteer is still doing everything she can, including canceling work trips and constantly rotating animals between rooms and the yard, to keep Daisy out of the shelter. But this situation is no longer sustainable for our volunteer or fair to her own pets. She is at a breaking point, and Daisy is running out of time. If Daisy enters the shelter system right now during peak season, the reality is heartbreaking: as a bully breed who needs a specific home, the outcome is unlikely to be favorable. She does not deserve that. Daisy is a young, vibrant, loving dog with a long, beautiful life ahead of her. We just need to find the right person for her to share it with. Daisy is wonderful with humans! She is a medium-sized "lap dog," a major cuddler, and has a calm disposition overall. However, she must be the only pet in the home. While Daisy isn't technically a PAWS rescue dog due to our intake closure, we are desperate to help her find her happily ever after. If the right adopter comes along, PAWS will: 🐶Cover Daisy's spay and vaccinations. 🐶Waive our normal adoption fee. ⭐An application will still be required to ensure the absolute best fit for her safety.⭐ We know the perfect adopter is out there! We're hoping our Rescue Village will rally around this sweet pup to help us help her! Please help us spread the word about Daisy, whether it be by sharing her post or by networking her with other rescues who may have a space for her. Transportation outside of the local area may be an option if the right adopter were to come along! Please help us pull off a miracle for Daisy.🙏 She deserves a happier ending than what she is facing.

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Did you know you can just borrow a dog?

Animal shelters and rescues need help with pets more than ever now. If someone is arrested, or hospitalized, or forced out of their home due to natural disaster, their pet goes to the shelter. If their friends or family are unable to claim the pet, then the pet stays in the shelter until it's adopted or the shelter runs out of space. One way that shelters and rescues can safely make more space for pets is by having people take them into their homes temporarily.

(Scroll down to find out how to borrow kittens.)

I would fall in love and never want to give him up!

You can adopt your foster! Or if you know that's not possible, think of them like a friend that's visiting, or a child you're babysitting. It's tough to say goodbye, but it's better than never knowing them at all. And the dog might miss you when you're gone, but it'll be happier and healthier for getting out of the shelter.

I won't want them to go back in a cage.

It's not ideal, but you can help make their stay shorter. Pets that are fostered, even briefly, are happier, healthier, and friendlier, which gives them a much better chance for adoption.

Plus you can tell the shelter about the dog's behavior, and they can match adopters to the sort of dogs they're looking for. Is she energetic and loves going on long hikes? Does she dance around in the living room with you? Or does she like to lounge on the couch while you work from home or binge Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon one more time?

And you can take lots of photos of the dog when they're happy and relaxed and having fun. A lot of the photos on adoption websites are of the dog when they've just arrived at the shelter, looking scared and lost. A happy photo will draw interest and maybe show the adopter what the dog's like in comfortable spaces.

You may also be able to take the pet to adoption events, where you can meet to potential adopters and send them to a new family without ever having to take them back to the shelter.

I can't afford to take care of a dog.

Shelters and rescues cover vet bills, the most expensive part of owning a pet. (They may only cover bills at the vet they choose, so make sure you know ahead of time who that is and how to contact them in an emergency.)

They may also provide food and other supplies. That varies a lot depending on the organization, but it's worth asking about.

I'm moving to Antarctica in two months.

So take a dog for two months. Or a month. Shelters often will allow you to foster a dog for a short period of time. It clears up a kennel for a little while, at least, and even a short visit with you will make that dog happier and healthier. Talk to your local shelter and tell them your time limit. They will probably be happy to have you. Maybe it'd be nice to have a dog over the holidays, when you have some time off and don't want to spend it with your family.

I can't have a dog in my house.

Borrow one for a day! See if your local shelter or rescue allows people to take out dogs for walks. They usually are glad to give the dogs a little time out of the kennels. It's a good time to take photos for the website, too. You could even put an Adopt Me leash on the dog and see if he finds a friend in the park!

Did you know you can just borrow a litter of kittens?

Ok, young kittens take a lot of work. But shelters and rescues desperately need fosters to take care of kittens under 8 weeks of age, because they can't be adopted yet and staff doesn't usually have time to give them the attention they need.

You have a lot of options, though. You can learn how to bottle feed kittens and take home the very youngest ones. You can take care of the weaned ones, 4 weeks and up, that just need someone to feed them and clean up after them and socialize them. (Socializing kittens means getting them used to humans - playing with them, petting them, snuggling them, singing songs to them - letting them know that humans are safe and loving.)

You don't need a big space. You could put a pop-up playpen in a studio apartment and be just fine. You can take just one, or two, or six at a time, whatever you're comfortable with. The shelter or rescue should provide vet care and supplies, and they should teach you how to care for them. If this sounds even remotely interesting, or you just like videos of tiny kittens, check out The Kitten Lady (https://www.youtube.com/@KittenLady) and talk to your local shelter or rescue.

But what if I don't want to foster cats or dogs?

You also may be able to foster rabbits, or guinea pigs, or other animals. Call your local shelter. You won't know unless you ask!

Can I work with the pets in the shelter?

Yes! Ask about volunteering.

I can't do any of that, but I want to help. What do I do?

Donate money! You can also offer space for an adoption event if you have it, or supplies if you have access to them. Some pet stores donate food that's close to the expiration date, supplies that are out of season or out of style, or even brand new stuff! (Shoutout to Chewy.com, which sends a lot of stuff to my local shelter.) If you think you've got a way to help, call the shelter and see if they can use it.

Donate old (clean) blankets and towels, or clean and new (or nearly new) pet supplies that you no longer need. Check what the shelter needs and what they will accept - some places don't want cat trees and other objects because they can't be sterilized.

And, again, donate money. Shelter and rescues always, always need money.

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GALTx eNew: Become A Hero, Save A Life!

Sure, it's hard to say goodbye (most of the time). Just knowing this might be the first time a foster dog has been in a home is fun. Watching them learn the ropes and blossom is exciting. You teach them about stairs, sliding glass doors, vacuum cleaners, you name it. Occasionally you may get a last minute call asking to foster a greyhound whose owner is no longer able to care for them. This greyhound may be fearful and unsure about their own significant life change. Being their soft place to land is so rewarding. 

Yes, the house is quiet after they leave, sometimes lonely without being followed everywhere, leaned against, and looked at with loving eyes. Oftentimes it's just easier to foster, and not adopt. All the foster's medical expenses are paid for by GALT, an entire community is available for support and you're providing a "greyt" service to the foster in your care. 

Why foster, people ask? Because we can, we love it, we love to meet the people who adopt the greyhound we cared for and loved.

~ Foster Coordinator Julie Waller

LEARN MORE  ABOUT FOSTERING HERE

9/19/25

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ive been mia bc i have teeny puppies im taking care of

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Sir Patrick Stewart with foster pup Zoe. 

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Oreo our foster dog❤️❤️

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