Comments on: Repeat After Me. She’s. Not. My. Dog.

By: Allen Pearson

Allen Pearson — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 22:02:18 +0000

In reply to Pamela. You're welcome- we're in it together. Sometimes I get an email about a dog not receiving much attention- and it is usually because of a poor photograph. It inspires me to do this when I learn later the dog has been adopted. :)

By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 03:01:18 +0000

As a fellow foster parent, I completely understand. Currently, we have a beautiful rotwhiler and I know the day she gets adopted will be a little sad. Our cats, on the otherhand, will celebrate! I tell myself I am not attached, then when the day arrives to give them up, I cry like a baby. There are certain breeds that are harder to see go, if the beagle was our foster, would get herself a permanent home with us

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 01:47:56 +0000

God bless you for fostering. That is all.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 21:48:14 +0000

I don’t know how your heart doesn’t break into a million pieces just at the thought of saying farewell to this little cutie. But I bet it feels like that with most of them. I admire you for being willing to suffer your own heartache in order to help these foster dogs have a better life. You are a hero. (Stop beating yourself up!!!)

By: Maggie

Maggie — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 21:23:43 +0000

Oh, brother. That picture of them curled up together? Swoon! I admire what you do, and I know you’re helping set her up for success in her forever home. I’m sorry to hear she needs more rehab, but she’s in the right place for it – you’re doing wonderfully!!

By: Jodi

Jodi — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 20:11:57 +0000

Why can’t she just stay with you until the right family comes along?

**HINT** maybe it already has? 😉

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 14:57:49 +0000

In reply to Beth. Thanks, Beth. Your comment shows why the Tompkins County SPCA is such a great organization to foster for.

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 14:16:12 +0000

Hi Pam

1) As a foster parent myself, I completely understand. In all honesty, I always got more attached to the “harder” fosters than the cute puppies that just needed time. You have been so hands-on with Ginny and her daily PT.

2) As the SPCA staff member, cut yourself some slack! You’ve been a great foster mom to Ginny! Remember – she not only had the current breaks, but there was evidence of a previous break. She is going to needs MONTHS of professional PT after she is adopted. You’ve provided her a safe, loving home probably for the first time in her life. You are great and we (staff) all appreciate everything you do for us.

By: Lauranne

Lauranne — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 13:42:22 +0000

In reply to Pamela.

Your friends are not better than you and if you think that again I will find a way to send a slap through blogville to you :0P

I am thinking long and hard about the foster thing, I need to wait until I know what’s happening with my house but I have spoken to a rescue about perhaps taking some dogs for weekends to give them a break rather than taking them on fully. If that isn’t an option I may have to look into something less time intensive like a cat or guinea pigs etc. However I will keep everyone updated on my progress on my blog – it will make a change from reading about how alone and pathetic I am ;0)

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 11:38:10 +0000

In reply to lauranne.

There are a few reasons I don’t want another permanent dog in the family.

First, I don’t think I could continue to foster other dogs with two of my own already. I have lots of friends with several dogs (and cats) who also foster. But they’re better people than I am. I couldn’t manage the extra stress.

And secondly, it’s my dream to move aboard a sailboat someday. I can’t afford to adopt animals when I’m planning a big move.

Thanks for the encouragement, Lauranne. I bet you’d make a great foster parent. Just have a long talk with your own pup first. I can only do this because Honey is so amazing.