As soon as we find out the names, we will let you know. Until then, here are the photos of the O'Doggies with their happy foster mom.
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Showing posts with label foster. Show all posts
Friday, February 17, 2012
Meet the O'Doggies
Meet my newest foster puppies, the O'Doggies. I'm calling them the O'Doggies because I do not yet know their names, though they are in the litter of "O"-named dogs. My kids and I have played around with "O" names, thinking that we may be informed that the girl is Oprah, Olga, Olivia, Olive, or Oma. The little boy pup may be Orville, Oliver, or Ollie.
As soon as we find out the names, we will let you know. Until then, here are the photos of the O'Doggies with their happy foster mom.
Joanna with male "O" pup
Joanna with female "O" pup
As soon as we find out the names, we will let you know. Until then, here are the photos of the O'Doggies with their happy foster mom.
Monday, November 28, 2011
I Am One Seventh of the Foster Parent
All week, I've thought about how lucky I am to have a supportive family that I can count on to help with my puppy fostering adventures. I gave a virtual shout-out to Kevin, my husband, on Facebook:
I'm sure he appreciated my shout-out, but let's face it. Fostering dogs takes work. Work from the dog fosterer, work from any roommates/spouses/kids/other family members, etc.
Kevin wakes up earlier than I do, and with that, he lets the dogs out to potty first thing in the morning. I suppose I could wake up at 4:00 a.m. (before Kevin wakes up for his factory job), but I don't. Kevin starts the day as the puppy foster parent. He talks to the pups as he makes coffee, because often I am not nice enough to have it ready for us to brew the night before (although wouldn't that be organized of me?) He has been known to set a pup on the counter with him while he prepares his morning cup of joe.
During the day, I have others in my life who help me.
As the kids are getting ready for school, it is not entirely uncommon to hear me yell through the house, "Will someone open the door for the pups?" or "Lindsay, check on the puppies!" The kids are a huge part of the equation, walking the pups in the park and playing with them tirelessly. You should hear my daughter's sales pitch when people ask about fostering dogs for Roanoke Valley SPCA or the Franklin County Humane Society.
While I'm at work, my mom often stops by and checks on my foster babies. She lets them out and cuddles them and often feeds them again. Puppies eat a lot. She lays out blankets for them. When my kids get off the bus, my mother is there to greet them. The kids play with the puppies and throw tennis balls and squeaky toys from the patio to the yard.
The permanent dogs in our home, Sammy and Gracie, take part in the foster process. They set the stage for behavior modification. I bet you think I'm crazy. You're right; I am crazy...but in this case, I have a valid point. Sammy and Gracie let the foster pups know what is "allowed." The pups follow their lead. The teeny pups learn quickly to potty outside, not inside. They eat together, but from their own bowls. They cuddle together and sleep close to each other. My dogs "train" the foster dogs. It is truly amazing to witness.
When I come home from work in the evening, I feed them again (generally a feeding frenzy of piranha-like crazy pups) and let them out into the yard for some exercise. I get a lot of credit for fostering dogs, as my name is on the foster contract, and as I manage the online presence of our fostering family. Really though, I am only about one seventh of the "foster parent." My husband, my two kids, my mom, my two dogs, and I are all part of the "foster parent" to these pups.
It is the week after Thanksgiving, but I can be thankful now for the support system I have at home when it comes to fostering these puppies.
Fostering pups is so dear to me, and it is a huge blessing in my life.
If you and your family would like to foster pups, I know of a few great organizations who could use your help. Fostering dogs is a free volunteer opportunity, and it only takes a couple weeks.
Click on either link below for more information about Roanoke and surrounding area fostering opportunities:
Roanoke Valley SPCA
Franklin County Humane Society
You won't regret it.
I'm sure he appreciated my shout-out, but let's face it. Fostering dogs takes work. Work from the dog fosterer, work from any roommates/spouses/kids/other family members, etc.
Kevin wakes up earlier than I do, and with that, he lets the dogs out to potty first thing in the morning. I suppose I could wake up at 4:00 a.m. (before Kevin wakes up for his factory job), but I don't. Kevin starts the day as the puppy foster parent. He talks to the pups as he makes coffee, because often I am not nice enough to have it ready for us to brew the night before (although wouldn't that be organized of me?) He has been known to set a pup on the counter with him while he prepares his morning cup of joe.
During the day, I have others in my life who help me.
As the kids are getting ready for school, it is not entirely uncommon to hear me yell through the house, "Will someone open the door for the pups?" or "Lindsay, check on the puppies!" The kids are a huge part of the equation, walking the pups in the park and playing with them tirelessly. You should hear my daughter's sales pitch when people ask about fostering dogs for Roanoke Valley SPCA or the Franklin County Humane Society.
While I'm at work, my mom often stops by and checks on my foster babies. She lets them out and cuddles them and often feeds them again. Puppies eat a lot. She lays out blankets for them. When my kids get off the bus, my mother is there to greet them. The kids play with the puppies and throw tennis balls and squeaky toys from the patio to the yard.
The permanent dogs in our home, Sammy and Gracie, take part in the foster process. They set the stage for behavior modification. I bet you think I'm crazy. You're right; I am crazy...but in this case, I have a valid point. Sammy and Gracie let the foster pups know what is "allowed." The pups follow their lead. The teeny pups learn quickly to potty outside, not inside. They eat together, but from their own bowls. They cuddle together and sleep close to each other. My dogs "train" the foster dogs. It is truly amazing to witness.
When I come home from work in the evening, I feed them again (generally a feeding frenzy of piranha-like crazy pups) and let them out into the yard for some exercise. I get a lot of credit for fostering dogs, as my name is on the foster contract, and as I manage the online presence of our fostering family. Really though, I am only about one seventh of the "foster parent." My husband, my two kids, my mom, my two dogs, and I are all part of the "foster parent" to these pups.
It is the week after Thanksgiving, but I can be thankful now for the support system I have at home when it comes to fostering these puppies.
Fostering pups is so dear to me, and it is a huge blessing in my life.
If you and your family would like to foster pups, I know of a few great organizations who could use your help. Fostering dogs is a free volunteer opportunity, and it only takes a couple weeks.
Click on either link below for more information about Roanoke and surrounding area fostering opportunities:
Roanoke Valley SPCA
Franklin County Humane Society
You won't regret it.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
"Muffin" the foster pup & Muffins for Dogs
If you've followed my blog or Liked the FosterDogz Facebook page for any length of time, you know that our family members rotate the coveted responsibility ofr naming our foster dogs.
My 5 year old, Alexander, named our new little sweetie "Muffin." He didn't offer up an explanation, and we didn't ask. She's sweet, and she has chocolate chip spots all over. She looks remarkably like our last foster dog, "Oreo," but I don't think they are related.
Muffin
Muffin has a cast on her foot. I wonder sometimes what happened to her little foot. Since she is temporarily in need of "Get Well" wishes and treats, I have decided to pamper her with some homemade goodies. Tomorrow I will be making the Banana and Oat "Mutt-fins" (see link below) for my little Muffin.
I found lots of links to share for pampering your pups with muffin goodies.
Find great doggie muffin recipes here:
Thepoop.com
Dog Treat Kitchen
All-Natural-Dog-Treat.com
Pumpkin muffins
Banana and Oats "Mutt-fins"
My 5 year old, Alexander, named our new little sweetie "Muffin." He didn't offer up an explanation, and we didn't ask. She's sweet, and she has chocolate chip spots all over. She looks remarkably like our last foster dog, "Oreo," but I don't think they are related.
Muffin has a cast on her foot. I wonder sometimes what happened to her little foot. Since she is temporarily in need of "Get Well" wishes and treats, I have decided to pamper her with some homemade goodies. Tomorrow I will be making the Banana and Oat "Mutt-fins" (see link below) for my little Muffin.
I found lots of links to share for pampering your pups with muffin goodies.
Find great doggie muffin recipes here:
Thepoop.com
Dog Treat Kitchen
All-Natural-Dog-Treat.com
Pumpkin muffins
Banana and Oats "Mutt-fins"
Friday, July 29, 2011
Our "Oreo" has blossomed into a "Lilly"
I am so happy today to report that I found out that our little hound mix, "Oreo," has been adopted by a sweet lady named Michelle and her family. "Oreo" has been named "Lilly," which is ironically a name we considered for her in the first place.
Congratulations to Michelle for scoring such a beautiful new "Lilly" for her life.
Congratulations to Michelle for scoring such a beautiful new "Lilly" for her life.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Sweet Oreo
Oreo's are Milk's Favorite Cookie. They are arguably the best cookie in the entire world.
Kevin and I have spent hours on the couch devouring boxes of Oreo cookies with big huge glasses of milk. If we don't pay attention to what we are doing, we can each eat a row of Oreo cookies in one sitting. They are scrumptious!
This blog is not about cookies, though.
This blog is about Foster Dog(z). Kevin and I picked up the sweetest little cookie...er, I mean, puppy...the other day. She is a beautiful black and white hound mix. She has funny little freckles on her legs and belly. She is absolutely precious!
It is Kev's turn to name the pup, and he thought long and hard about it. The rest of us chimed in with names..."How about Daisy? How about Ruby? How about Macy? HOW ABOUT PENELOPE?"
My husband was not swayed by our continuous name request chatter. Consistent with his steadfast personality, he was thorough and detailed in his thought process in this important decision.
The next day (after our poor little cookie remained nameless overnight), he announced the name mid-morning. He must have been hungry for a delicious snack. "Oreo," he said. And so she is "Oreo." Our sweet little Oreo.
Here is our foster baby:
Like Oreo Cookies on Facebook
Oreo Cookies website
Some info used was pulled straight from http://www.nabiscoworld.com/oreo/
Kevin and I have spent hours on the couch devouring boxes of Oreo cookies with big huge glasses of milk. If we don't pay attention to what we are doing, we can each eat a row of Oreo cookies in one sitting. They are scrumptious!
This blog is not about cookies, though.
This blog is about Foster Dog(z). Kevin and I picked up the sweetest little cookie...er, I mean, puppy...the other day. She is a beautiful black and white hound mix. She has funny little freckles on her legs and belly. She is absolutely precious!
It is Kev's turn to name the pup, and he thought long and hard about it. The rest of us chimed in with names..."How about Daisy? How about Ruby? How about Macy? HOW ABOUT PENELOPE?"
My husband was not swayed by our continuous name request chatter. Consistent with his steadfast personality, he was thorough and detailed in his thought process in this important decision.
The next day (after our poor little cookie remained nameless overnight), he announced the name mid-morning. He must have been hungry for a delicious snack. "Oreo," he said. And so she is "Oreo." Our sweet little Oreo.
Here is our foster baby:
Like Oreo Cookies on Facebook
Oreo Cookies website
Some info used was pulled straight from http://www.nabiscoworld.com/oreo/
Friday, June 24, 2011
FOSTERING ALERT!
SEVEN owner-release boxer mix pups were just turned in to Roanoke County Animal Control. Fostering is needed for them as cage space is very tight and the SPCA is full.
Can you help?
If you have been thinking about it, please act on it today!
They will get a full vet check prior to going to foster. Call my friend Ann Marie Sweeney at 540-339-9505 TODAY. Every second counts!
Can you help?
If you have been thinking about it, please act on it today!
They will get a full vet check prior to going to foster. Call my friend Ann Marie Sweeney at 540-339-9505 TODAY. Every second counts!
Friday, June 17, 2011
Now's the Time to Foster! Roanoke, Virginia
Fostering pets is one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, right up there with having children and antagonizing my husband.
The pound is full of puppies and kittens that need a 2 week home. Do you have 2 weeks to spare? RVSPCA gives you everything you need; this is only a time commitment. Call 540-339-9505 to speak to Ann Marie for more information.
www.rvspca.org
The pound is full of puppies and kittens that need a 2 week home. Do you have 2 weeks to spare? RVSPCA gives you everything you need; this is only a time commitment. Call 540-339-9505 to speak to Ann Marie for more information.
www.rvspca.org
Thursday, June 16, 2011
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/
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/
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
You've thought about it... Do It! Polly needs a foster home
You've been thinking about fostering a dog. You've read some of my posts. Your next two weeks are available, with no vacation plans. Do it! Sign up today to foster the beautiful "Polly," who needs a foster home and some TLC.
Call the lovely Ann Marie Sweeney at 540-339-9505 if you are interested in fostering this sweet little girl.
Call the lovely Ann Marie Sweeney at 540-339-9505 if you are interested in fostering this sweet little girl.
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