I suck at fostering (jennie_c_d)

• 10-28-2009 9:38 PM

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  jennie_c_d Joined on 09-10-2007 Southeast Georgia Posts 11,088 Points 265	Re: I suck at fostering (jennie_c_d) Reply Contact  Send a what? Where a who? Did you say you wanted an IG?
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• 10-28-2009 10:15 PM

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  sl2crmeg Joined on 10-08-2006 New Smyrna Beach, FL Posts 4,100 Points 405	Re: I suck at fostering (jennie_c_d) Reply Contact Weeeell, if you aren't going to give up the TRUE nekkid one, I guess I'll consider the IG ;)
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• 10-28-2009 10:55 PM

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  janobonano Joined on 09-10-2007 northern WI Posts 8,078 Points 1,425	Re: I suck at fostering (jennie_c_d) Reply Contact  Congrats!
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• 10-28-2009 11:36 PM

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  AgileGSD Joined on 09-16-2007 Posts 1,041 Points 65	Re: I suck at fostering (jennie_c_d) Reply Contact  I love IGs - they are such neat little dogs. 8 isn't generally a "senior" for an IG, more like middle aged. So wishing you many happy years with Jewel :)
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• 10-28-2009 11:51 PM

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  Paintingthegerbera Joined on 10-27-2009 California Posts 4 Points 5

  Re: I suck at fostering (jennie_c_d) Reply Contact I know how you feel gurl! Multiple times have I been asked "isn't it hard to foster? dont you want to keep them all? don't you get attatched to your temporary dogs?" I always answer with "not really, cuz I know they'll go to good homes." Puppies are cute but I never had a problem with letting them go. I actually went out of my way to find them homes. I talk to strangers and CONVINCE them that its time for a new family member. (haha!)  BUT, I fostered this older dog and she did take longer than usual to get adopted but when the day came I was heartbroken. I knew if I kept her I wouldn't be able to foster other dogs so i had to give her up -plus the family was PERFECT- so that was her. I remember seeing her pass by the adoptions and to see how happy she is made my day more than any puppy would of.   GO OLDER DOGS!  nutelliaaah.

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• 10-28-2009 11:58 PM

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  huskymom Joined on 09-10-2007 Thunder Bay ON Posts 7,550 Points 630	Re: I suck at fostering (jennie_c_d) Reply Contact  Hmm...guess I'd better get back to work.  Looks like somebody is gonna be needing a new sig...teehee!  Congrats, and Welcome Home Jewel! Candace
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• 10-29-2009 1:47 AM

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  lorib Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 2,982 Points 0

  Re: I suck at fostering (jennie_c_d) Reply Contact <<new boyfriend>> DUMP THE S.O.B.!!!!!! err...ummm...back to normal now. Any person who wants me to choose them or the pet? You're outta here! As a person who just adopted a senior Chi, I can tell you this: I have volunteered for years at the shelter and the puppies or even teenagers drive me nuts.  The oldsters tear my heart out. Congrats on the new IG--you KNEW it would happen, didn't you? LOL

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• 10-29-2009 7:00 AM

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  georgie4682 Joined on 09-10-2007 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Posts 1,631 Points 430	Re: I suck at fostering (jennie_c_d) Reply Contact Oh I LOVE her.  I bet she is just the sweetest thing!  Congrats to you on the new addition!  I can't wait to see more pics of her! GeorgAnne, Lady (beagle mix? - 15 Years), Max (GSD/cattledog - 10 years), Benny (pom - 4 years) - CGC, and Finn (lab mix) 8 months - CGC Buster - greyhound mix - 9/1994-2/7/09
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• 10-29-2009 8:56 AM

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  Moonlight Joined on 01-08-2008 Posts 431 Points 210	Re: I suck at fostering (jennie_c_d) Reply Contact That's awesome!  Yayyy!  It worries me a little though b/c I'm considering becoming a foster home...  We shall see how that works out, :-D. Amber, Chloe (crestie) and Kya (chihuahua)
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• 10-29-2009 9:04 AM

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  Kim_MacMillan Joined on 11-21-2006 Eastern Canada Posts 1,600 Points 200

  Re: I suck at fostering (jennie_c_d) Reply Contact I'm only on my first foster, and thankfully I can say it won't be a fail!! Although Aspen wouldn't make 4 easier than 3, it would make it seem like 12 dogs. His needs are so different than the Mini's, in terms of exercise, stimulation, SPACE!!!!!....haha. I love the big guy, but he's admittedly not a great fit for the current pack. I'd love to have a dog like him someday, in different circumstances though. Congrats on the keeper though!! Zipper, 6 yo. Gaci, 5 yo. Shimmer, 2.5 yo.

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• 10-29-2009 9:19 AM

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  gradyupmybutt Joined on 09-10-2007 Pennsylvania Posts 10,322 Points 1,265	Re: I suck at fostering (jennie_c_d) Reply Contact Jennie, she's gorgeous!!  Wow & so lucky.  Congrats to everyone! Wag More, Bark Less I Survived Bugsy Kisses
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• 10-29-2009 10:13 AM

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  shadowsgin Joined on 03-06-2007 N.W. Arkansas Posts 2,110 Points 425	Re: I suck at fostering (jennie_c_d) Reply Contact Wooohooo!  Yea for Jewel!!!  She is really happy that you suck at fostering I am sure!  When we first saw her I just had a feeling that she had her forever home already!!!!  She is perfect for your family!!!!   I have thought about fostering myself but......I too would suck at it cause I get so attached!
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• 10-29-2009 1:32 PM

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  Sunshinegirl Joined on 05-03-2007 Florida, USA Posts 1,542 Points 565	Re: I suck at fostering (jennie_c_d) Reply Contact She's a lucky gal!! I couldn't foster cuz I'd want to keep them all........ Sunshine Girl
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• 10-30-2009 11:07 AM

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  jennie_c_d Joined on 09-10-2007 Southeast Georgia Posts 11,088 Points 265

  Re: I suck at fostering (jennie_c_d) Reply Contact  Puppies are easy peasy. They pee and poop and scream at night, and when they're gone, it's a sigh of relief. Then, I get pictures of them HAPPY HAPPY in their new homes. Old dogs take longer to settle. They're unsure, and take a while to trust again. And dang it, once they're settled, what are you supposed to do????   She goes in on Monday to be spayed and have her two brand spankin new mammory lumps removed. Hopefully,  it's nothing terrible.

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• 10-31-2009 8:21 PM

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  tiffy Joined on 09-10-2007 Tacoma, Wa. Posts 2,497 Points 235	Re: I suck at fostering (jennie_c_d) Reply Contact  Congrats, Jennie and Jewel! Love her name too!
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