tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post7922221539512834477..comments2024-02-28T23:27:13.346-08:00Comments on BAD RAP Blog: The fearless hearts of foster homesTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17654993049959218916noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-86775439926738668502009-08-18T16:03:17.912-07:002009-08-18T16:03:17.912-07:00has Ella found a home? Can
she come to MInnesot...has Ella found a home? Can <br /> she come to MInnesota?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-76909879561727700062009-08-07T16:39:53.151-07:002009-08-07T16:39:53.151-07:00This is an akward question to ask but how long do ...This is an akward question to ask but how long do "compassion holds" last? I think maybe my parents could do it but they travel a lot.Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059093651542079587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-59718568130145959792009-08-04T15:56:48.651-07:002009-08-04T15:56:48.651-07:00I foster for the Bengal Rescue Network. Bengals a...I foster for the Bengal Rescue Network. Bengals are kinda a feline pit bull as they have a reputation which proceeds them, which they do not deserve. I've found the same things as Katie - the cats are grateful for what you are doing for them. My two aby mixes help the new ones learn the ropes and calm down. I've found Feliway very helpful, do you use DAP with the dogs?Dianne in DChttp://www.warl.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-24024531134370655822009-08-04T14:41:39.293-07:002009-08-04T14:41:39.293-07:00Fostering is AWESOME. I would never not do it. I l...Fostering is AWESOME. I would never not do it. I love having the dogs in , be it for a few days while they are waiting to go somewhere else like an adoptive home , or an out of state rescue program , or if they stay months while they are waiting for their forever homes. I love them all , puppies, adults and even the old creaky ones, I take them sick or healthy , loved or unloved, dirty , smelly , starved or whatever challenges they may have. I have found two of my own dogs through fostering , they and we decided they should never leave us. ( I have 4 rescued Pit Bulls and a rescued Rottweiler) <br /><br />Someone once asked me why I foster Pit Bulls and my answer was "Because I get back 1000 times the love , the dogs know you took them in and saved them from something tragic. Loving them is easy , helping them is easy , and watching them start a new life with a new family makes your heart ready for the next one."Katie Jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-57951274417455009442009-08-04T07:52:10.244-07:002009-08-04T07:52:10.244-07:00I've fostered different animals for years, but...I've fostered different animals for years, but pit bulls are my favorite project, they're the ones I never can resist, and the ones that leave me sniffling as they head out to their forever homes.<br />I wish I was closer to you, I'd love to help Ella. Thanks for all the good work you're doing.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563840922463701366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-54740109636328666182009-08-04T03:14:01.021-07:002009-08-04T03:14:01.021-07:00Awww, what a beautiful old girl! She reminds me o...Awww, what a beautiful old girl! She reminds me of my late Fred. Thank you for pulling her, Donna & Tim! Paws crossed that she finds a foster spot...these Old Ones are super precious.Suznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-16646209928142482512009-08-03T20:19:52.016-07:002009-08-03T20:19:52.016-07:00Pitbull Friend is right on. Dogs help dogs like n...Pitbull Friend is right on. Dogs help dogs like no human can.. Go Minnesota :)Mike Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03819417861280572789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-80817094091698661022009-08-03T20:16:54.057-07:002009-08-03T20:16:54.057-07:00yay for the heroes who do such generous and unself...yay for the heroes who do such generous and unselfish things such as these. i would take that beautiful girl in a moment. i only wish i had more space and time. i will one day be able to do fostering in my home. what a great feeling it must be to be able to help a very needy dog to transition to a new furever home.leighanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-18714745571664828412009-08-03T16:32:23.341-07:002009-08-03T16:32:23.341-07:00I will look forward to reading this! I have been f...I will look forward to reading this! I have been fostering for years for several organizations, and it's mostly a delight and always worthwhile.<br /><br />To me, the most important ingredient in successful fostering has been having a canine assistant - one dog in the pack who is an even-tempered, calm alpha and enjoys showing other dogs how to conduct themselves. I lucked out in that, when I started to foster, I already had a middle-aged malamute who was a great mentor. When she started to retire from that job four years ago, a pitty boy from New Orleans happened into my life and eased into her job as she eased out of it. (Now she's 16, and he's 7 or 8.) With a good Assistant Pack Leader, a well-dogproofed home, and the willingness to learn from trial & error, I believe anyone can do it.<br />- a Minnesota foster mompitbull friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18426744107243600553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-46612985738669993912009-08-03T08:04:16.301-07:002009-08-03T08:04:16.301-07:00Some questions I have: how to bring a dog in when...Some questions I have: how to bring a dog in when there is already a family dog present. Is there a trainer there to help with meeting and greeting, is there a phone number foster parents use when they have a question, is there some type of support system in place? What happens when your family dog and the foster dog don't get along?Megan Cahillhttp://www.cahillscritters.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-11772959976931334112009-08-03T08:00:21.556-07:002009-08-03T08:00:21.556-07:00Who Wouda Thunk it??? I have 6 here too; my own f...Who Wouda Thunk it??? I have 6 here too; my own four and 2 fosters and it is always a struggle not to take another. I thank Donna and Tim for stepping up to do this and please, include instructions for flirtpole making. I have my 'recipe', but want to know yours as well.<br /><br />DinaThe Foster Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010815003205256117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-13348886430347964782009-08-03T07:45:12.547-07:002009-08-03T07:45:12.547-07:00The folks that do compassion fostering give me goo...The folks that do compassion fostering give me goosebumps. They are beyond brave. I think there should be a special fan club just for them. <br /><br />And maybe a new t-shirt "Ask Me About Fostering. Pit Bulls Need Retirement Homes Too!" <br /><br />I'm really looking forward to reading your fostering FAQ blogs...Jesshttp://www.somepit.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-59974712422189095682009-08-03T06:10:59.229-07:002009-08-03T06:10:59.229-07:00Steph: I wondered what happened to Penny! So glad ...Steph: I wondered what happened to Penny! So glad she recovered so well and found a great home. You did a wonderful job with her, and I loved reading about her adventures with Pty on the website. Thank you so much for taking care of her. (I'm her leopard print blankie donor.)<br /><br />*****<br /><br />Ella has totally got "the look"...the kind where you just want to give her every treat in the treat jar. I wish I could take her, but I've got a "solo flier" at home.<br /><br />I'm so happy to hear about Gemma's forever home.<br /><br />So much great news to start Monday!<br /><br />s&b/montereyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-33332639580594719732009-08-02T20:20:12.848-07:002009-08-02T20:20:12.848-07:00Oh, those sweet seniors are too much! I wish I wer...Oh, those sweet seniors are too much! I wish I were back in the Bay Area to scoop up that darling Ella - what a face! You foster homes are truly special, wonderful people... I look forward to the series!Lauren K.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-7910106035486020082009-08-02T19:10:16.712-07:002009-08-02T19:10:16.712-07:00GAWD! you know I have six, I'm single, and own...GAWD! you know I have six, I'm single, and own a business, and I still always have the urge to love on these older dogs! I wish I could have ten!<br />Good luck Ella!!who wouda thunk it??https://www.blogger.com/profile/15782361867045442829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-31127443123296884302009-08-02T17:29:31.444-07:002009-08-02T17:29:31.444-07:00Having plunged into the world of fostering last wi...Having plunged into the world of fostering last winter, being totally new to it and taking in a 4 month old female pit named Penny, who had had both her front legs broken with a baseball bat, any tips and stories about fostering would be welcome reading! My husband and I worked night and day (she was on 3 months of no movement crate rest, to the point where she had to be carried outside and held up to do her thing) to help this sweet pea heal physically and emotionally, and then suddenly and wonderfully she got scooped up by a wonderful family in Santa Cruz. Our 5 year old female pit, Pty, taught Penny as much as we did. We have taken on our next, a 4 month old male named Charlie, and are facing new challenges that come with a new personality. I love fostering, and any wisdom on the subject would be great! Please keep rocking, you guys are our role models.stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16645163088107667318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-75042796042199601802009-08-02T17:10:09.208-07:002009-08-02T17:10:09.208-07:00WOW... Truly inspiring. Your org. has inspired me...WOW... Truly inspiring. Your org. has inspired me to take the plunge. Work need's to settle down a little but I will be willing to take on a foster in a month or so. Huge tip of the cap to Kerry and all she does.<br /><br />MikeMike Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03819417861280572789noreply@blogger.com