As mentioned in a prior post, I prefer dogs to people. Really and truly. I also wanted to start volunteering again. So, I combined the two and started fostering dogs for Anti-Cruelty. Here he is, our first foster, Peewee.
Peewee lived with us for a few weeks until he was old enough to be adopted. How friggin' CUTE is he?!!!!! He was soooo much fun to have in our house but also a LOT of work. With three dogs (two of which are puppies) and two kids and a husband who travels, my hands were full. It was worth it, though. I got to expel some of my motherly need for another baby (yes, my husband said no to a third - boo hoo) and the kids learned what it means to "foster." Fostering means to provide a temporary, safe home for an animal with the full intention of returning the animal in order for him to find his forever home. Fostering isn't for everyone. A ton of people asked me how in the world I was going to give Peewee back. Well, it isn't like I didn't think about this dilemma before I took on the task. I knew it was going to be hard. I knew we would get attached and I knew it would be painful to return him. But that is all part of the lesson and the experience. We are giving our hearts and our home, fully and completely, and then letting go. And we will do it again. And again. And again. As I said, I prefer dogs to people. So they are always welcome in my home!!! Until next time, SAHM!
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