Foster Update: Months 1-3

It didn't take long for Tyson to get adopted. Frankly we were surprised he made it eight days at our house before finding a permanent home. Since he left, a handful of dogs have come and gone. Here's a few pictures of the sweet canines who have blessed us with their presence over the past two months.

Baxter (Shih Tzu mix)

Dawson (eight-week-old Border Collie)

Titan (Standard Poodle)

Tank (Corgi)

Koda (Great Pyrenees/Border Collie) in front and Lily (Black Lab) in the back.

And our anonymous puppies. These two came into the shelter at only four weeks old so we volunteered to house them for three weeks before they were eligible for adoption. The three week waiting period has ended, but they are still awaiting a home.

Troy and I are loving the foster system, though with each dog it is difficult to turn them over to the owner. I am excited once we receive the news the dogs have been adopted, but without fail, I feel the pang of sorrow in my heart knowing I won't see them again. It doesn't take long for them to feel like your own children. 

We have managed to take two dogs at a time and our downstairs is running with the efficiency of a kennel. The shelves are stocked with dry food, wet food for the underweight dogs, toys, collars, etc. and the washer is always  working to keep the blankets and dog beds clean. Though it can be stressful at times (especially with puppies who aren't house broken), I absolutely love having these visitors in our home.