"Spyro" and "Sonic Boom" are nice names for puppies

I question my own judgment when I allow the children to name the foster puppies. "Spyro" and "Sonic Boom" are our current foster pups, named by our very own video-game-obsessed 6-year-old, Alex. Do you know anyone who is interested in adopting a puppy soon? These guys are available in about two weeks, and they are angelic! Don't worry, you can change their names!

Lindsay's Writing Assignment

My daughter, Lindsay, is 10 years old. She will be turning 11 in just a few days. Lindsay never ceases to amaze me with the beautiful way she looks at life. Today I was reading the papers that came home in her folder from school, and I happened across a lovely piece of writing about Lindsay's take on dog fostering. I thought it would be nice to share this with you.

Her writing assignment consisted of composing a letter to her teachers detailing her favorite part of the holiday weekend. Keep in mind that on the weekend referenced in the letter, Lindsay enjoyed playtime with friends and a splendid New Year's Eve Party (and she was allowed to stay up to see the ball drop). Yet, she chose to write about her experience with fostering puppies in our home.

It makes me so happy to participate in a volunteer activity that my daughter enjoys so much.

If you are interested in fostering a pet in your home, click here to contact a local shelter:
* Franklin County Humane Society
* Roanoke Valley SPCA

Check out the right side of my blog...look at how many puppies I have had the opportunity to help in just a short time. It is truly a rewarding experience.

Grateful for My Eight-ful

I currently have eight foster puppies living in my home. I also have two "permanant fixture" dogs and a bird. We could qualify as a small zoo.

I'm so grateful for my time with this litter of pups.

Meet my eight little lovies:

Aaron

Abe

Archer

Aubrey

Augie

Austin

Axel - this is the puppy who was attacked by a larger dog at his last home

Arnie - this is the puppy with the sore on his cheek. He is on antibiotics to fix his precious face.

Huge thanks to my mom, who has spent countless hours helping me with this sweet group of pups.

Our newest foster pup, Dumpster Dudley

Our newest foster pup came home with us today. We will only have him for a week, since a wonderful rescue group is stepping up for him. Fostering Dudley opens a den at Planned Pethood Franklin County Humane Society for another dog, which of course, saves at least one dog life.

Dudley is the black pup on the left.


Dudley was found near dumpsters in Franklin County, Virginia. Makes me wonder who "dumped" him there. Instead, perhaps someone let him roam with no food, making him look for trash to eat.

I'm blessed to have this baby in my house this week. Dudley is about four months old, and black with pretty white paws and patterned toenails.

He's good with kids and dogs; I've observed him with both today.

Click here to find info about how to adopt or foster pets from Planned Pethood Franklin County Humane Society:

http://www.plannedpethoodrockymount.com/

Teeny Tiny Puppies

I go on vacation in a few weeks, so I was eager to get another two week foster puppy in before I leave. (Addicted? I think so.) To my relief, a call came in from Franklin County Humane Society. They needed a foster mommy to come to the rescue for three sweet foster puppies: Rikki, Rose, and Rita.

I happily agreed to foster the little sweeties.

Wow! I am such a lucky foster mom!

Introducing my three little ladies:

Rikki is a tan brindle baby with awesome dark blue eyes. She is a silly girl, the largest of the three, and the most "puppyish." She is a blast!

Rita is a tan and white little lovie. She wants to be held all the time. She is constantly under my feet. I have tripped on her seventeen times since we got her on Saturday. What a little blessing!

Rose looks nothing like her sisters (maybe a different daddy?) She is the tiniest of all, and she can easily fit in my two hands if I cup them together. She is my most vocal puppy, singing to me about everything! She looks like a beagle puppy.

To find out more about adopting one of these puppies, please call:

Franklin County Humane Society Inc.
Planned Pethood Clinic & Adoption Center
(540)489-3491
http://plannedpethoodrockymount.com/