7/26/2011

I'm a Foster Mommy!

I recently became a foster home for a local rescue here in the FWB area called The Rescued Rescuers: Dachsunds and Friends of the Emerald Coast. I have always wanted to try fostering a dog but was so afraid they I would become too attached to ever let go of any dog. But I came across the story of 6 dachsunds in Pensacola who were going to be euthanized in a matter of hours if they were not rescued and I decided I wanted to help. So, I donated money to the rescue to pay for the pull fees for one of the dogs and volunteered to foster one if needed. Well, it turns out that six turned into 11 when one of the dogs had 4 puppies while at the pound and another dog was discovered to be part of the same pack. Only 5 days after I learned about these sweet babies, my foster baby was delivered to my doorstep. She didn't have a name so Landon named her Oreo and you can see why. We call her "Ore" for short. She is affectionately known as our Double Stuffed Oreo since she needs to shed a few pounds. I was apprehensive how my other two dogs would react when she came into our home but I have been pleasantly surprised. They have all bonded and are inseparable now. So, I would like to introduce you to Oreo, my first foster baby. Not sure yet if she will ever actually leave our home...