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*5dogs*
I've already posted this on the Pet board, but I know there are a lot of you on here so I thought I'd ask.
I posted this on MM, but I was told you might be able to point me in the right direction.
DH and I have 2 rescue dachshunds. We can't commit to owning another dog right now, but we're interested in possibly fostering (which we've done before). We're actually interested in possibly fostering a larger dog since we've always owned large dogs in the past--but got our dachshunds when we were living in a small apartment.
We have a good amount of space in the house (the dogs even have their own room right now), a fenced in yard, and DH essentially works from home so he's around all the time. I think we'd make a pretty decent foster family and I feel convicted to do it. We're thinking about starting in August after we get some of our travels out of the way.
If anyone has any leads, let me know!
Emily
7-10-04 
Re: *5dogs*
Fostering is an incredible experience. I have been fostering for almost ten years now and I still get updates about some of my original fosters (along with Christmas cards, photos, emails, and I used to petsit for two of my former fosters). There are ups and downs that go with it but I personally love having puppes around all of the time.
The photo in my signature is of one of our now-adopted fosters with our baby.
Every rescue is looking for foster families - in this economy, a record number of dogs are being dumped off in shelters or in rescues. I foster for a breed specific group (German Shepherds) but there are so many options out there. I would honestly start by looking at petfinder.com for rescues local to your area. Email them, talk to them, show up at their adoption events - make sure you feel 100% comfortable with the group as you'll click with some people and not with others (there are some crazy people!). Each group has their own steps in becoming a foster family and their own rules/routines/etc. You have plenty of time to find a rescue group that you'll want to work with whether it's breed specific, all sizes, etc. I know some shelters have fostering programs as well but they usually use foster homes for puppies/kittens and not older dogs.
If you have any specific questions or just want to generally discuss further, PM me and I'll give you my email address.
Socializing foster puppies since 2009
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I was wondering if you fostered German Shepherds. My DH really wants to get a GS, but I have been hesitant. He's had a lot of family members that have had GS mixes that have been amazing dogs. My biggest hesitation (even though I have loved many of those dogs as well) is that I worry about having a dog that a lot of people may be afraid of from afar. Even though the dog might be the nicest dog ever, I've seen people cross to the other side of the street when they see one coming and I hate that! I'm probably just being ridiculous about it. I know that shouldn't be the basis for having a dog---maybe that's all the more reason TOO get a GS--because I know how wonderful they can be and it could help change the image of them.
We have dachshunds and I think that ours are so much more sociable (although they have their moments since they both were abused), because of how we are as owners. I know each breed has certain temperaments--but I think a lot of that has to do with their owners as well.
Our second dog is a failed foster as well. We fostered several dogs and then just absolutely fell in love with her and when the time came for her to be adopted, we just could not let her go!
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Sorry to but in but my SIL fosters for an EXCELLENT rescue organization. www.BarksofLove.org They have placed MANY dogs into forever homes and are really in need of foster families. Tell Ashley, that Angie's SIL recommended you. You are doing an amazing thing!