It's time for our 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭!! October's feature is all about another one of our awesome foster families, Lee and Cary Hoffer.

If these monthly spotlights inspire you to want to give fostering a try, we would love to hear from you, as we are always in need of more foster homes.

𝑸. 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖?

𝐀. It means that we have potentially saved a life, and a chance to give a dog an opportunity to find their perfect home. Once a foster dog settles and relaxes, their personalities start to show, and it's so fun getting to know different pups' personalities. It is also rewarding to know that we are able to give a dog the opportunity for a happy forever after.

𝑸. 𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝒅𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓?

𝐀. There are so many good dogs out there that need a second chance at life. There are many at risk of being euthanized just due to the lack of space at shelters or their owners do not have the means to care for them, among other reasons. Fostering not only saves lives but dogs are given a place to be safe and loved.

𝑸. 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒔𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆?

𝐀. People often say they could never foster because they will not be able to give a foster dog up. That certainly happens but being able to let a foster dog go opens up a spot for another dog to be saved. We would prefer our hearts break a little when they leave for their forever homes rather than knowing inaction could cost a life.

𝑸. 𝑨𝒏𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒍𝒔𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆?

𝐀. The benefits of fostering far outweigh the uncertainty. It is such a great feeling knowing that we helped prepare a foster dog for a better life. It is also very important to be patient and loving as we often do not know what a dog has actually experienced before landing with us.

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