Other things to consider, puppies need a lot of work so maybe if you have less time on your hands an older or senior dog would be a better foster fit. Whereas on the other-hand, if you work from home a puppy would benefit from your time at home.

And then of course keeping in mind the feelings/attitude of current pets if you have them. It was smart to not have a foster that Honey wasn't comfortable with, but some people choose to soldier on and then a problem occurs. People with pets who foster need to understand that not all dogs are good matches to live together and it's better that you not create a problem by trying to keep a foster who doesn't fit in with the established family. Putting the needs of the dog before your own emotional desires to help.

Finding the right match with a shelter or rescue is key.

It wouldn’t be so easy for me if I weren’t self-employed and working with an office close enough that I can bike home during lunch if I need to.

Perhaps I’ll be reading your own foster stories some day in the future.

I’ll let you in on a secret–sometimes Honey is an instigator too.

She doesn’t normally dig in the yard. But she brings out that little habit when we have a foster pup. It’s like she’s just showing off how bad she can be.

Tilde has been with you such a short time. You’ll find all kinds of wonderful things to do with her, fostering or now. And besides, you don’t want to tire the General out too much. 🙂

Well we all know how your last fostering experience worked out. You’re just a sucker for a pretty face. 🙂

And no, I couldn’t foster if I had multiple dogs either.

But the point of fostering is to get wonderful dogs into forever homes. And as far as Ducky is concerned, you’ve been a real gift.

Emma, I’m getting the feeling your mom would be happiest surrounded by all kinds of dogs.

It’s great that you and your sisters are good hosts when your mom pet sits. That’s a terrific gift that you’re giving your friends. I’m sure their people really appreciate having somewhere safe for their dogs to be when they can’t bring them along.

I was surprised too.

When I decided to adopt a purebred puppy, it was to raise her to do some kind of volunteer work with me, like raising service dog pups or fostering. After surviving Honey’s puppyhood, I decided I wasn’t cut out to be a puppy raiser so I signed up to foster.

And wouldn’t you know I’ve been fostering puppies ever since? 🙂

Yep, fostering is a whole family decision. None of my previous dogs could have handled it.

I’m so glad you’re along for the ride with us. 🙂

It would be interesting to see how Harley would take to fostering. And who knows? If you foster and find a dog who absolutely fits in, you’ll be giving someone a great home.

Don’t forget. The entire point of fostering is to help wonderful dogs find home. You certainly did your part by adopting Boca. 🙂

Can he give Honey some lessons? She’s a little too nice.

I think an obnoxious little puppy would benefit from a grown up dog administering some reasonable discipline.