Taking in the Chicago doodles/poodles for DRC

[Marie and Hoka]

I may be too busy to reply, but will definitely look for advice.

I am fostering the 2 younger doodles/poodles found last week in Chicago. I pick them up tomorrow. Can you believe my husband agreed? They have had all the vaccines and are being spayed/neutered tomorrow. I have met them twice, and they seem healthy, friendly and well adjusted for now. Hopefully they will end up getting along with my 2 pups. I have arranged things at home to keep them separate initially.

Anyone who has advice re: fostering, etc I would appreciate it. Also, my dogs had all been early neutered, so hopefully things will be smooth for these two as young adults.

Wish us luck! Marie, Hoka and Moxie.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Good luck and thank you so much for helping these dogs!

[Julie and Max]

Good luck, this is a great thing you're doing!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Marie, what a big heart you have to take these two fosters with two dogs of your own. Please know that we are all here to help and support you. Thank you!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

First piece of advice: Your dogs come first. They eat first, they get treats first, they get attention and affection first, before the fosters. It is the opposite of when you have human guests. 

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Marie, thank you so much for helping these dogs.  It's wonderful of you to do this.

[F, Calla & Luca]

What a great thing you are doing. No advice here though.

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

Oh...Bless you and your husband! What a huge heart! I have no advice,, but looking forward to seeing lots of pics ! Good luck

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Marie, thank you so much for doing this.  I don't know if this is a good suggestion - others who have fostered multiples might know much more, but I would introduce the dogs separately.  One of yours and one of the fosters in a neutral place - like front yard????  Then the other foster, then your other dog and each foster.

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

So wonderful. Thank you and I so hope it goes smoothly

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

You must be very special to do this for these poor Doodles.  Thank you! 

[Judy, Meg & Polly Wolly Doodle]

You are a hero, so glad to hear someone was able to take these two.  You probably already do this but both my girls have to leave the kitchen when I get their food (or ours) ready, once I set their meals down they are called one at a time to their bowls.  We have no stampede and each knows where to go.  I wish you tons of luck with these new kids in your house, they are so lucky.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Here is my advice .... Take a nap today!  Just kidding.  How wonderful that you are taking these two on!  Things will be a little crazy for awhile, but then it will become the norm.  Take lots of pictures and try and enjoy the process.