OMD! I have my first FOSTER!

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

Believe it or not, I have been a proud member of Doodle Kisses for about 15 months and have never started a discussion or written a blog.  Sure, I have added a comment to several hundred pictures and to many discussions and blogs, but I guess I have been more of a "lurker" than anything.  Most of you know SO much more about training and food and all other things "doodley" so I have taken a back seat and have read and learned and just enjoyed being a part of it all.  Well...now I have something to share...

 

I AM FOSTERING A BEAUTIFUL LABRADOODLE and here she is...   

 

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Isn't she absolutely gorgeous?? This is my first time to be a part of a rescue and, quite honestly, I was scared to death!  A local DKer (thanks, Libby!) texted me last Wednesday morning telling me that our county shelter had "tweeted" that a labradoodle had just arrived. I really don't know what it was that caused me to act so quickly, but to make a long story short, I called DRC and by 6:30 that evening, I had Diva (formerly known as Zivah) in my possession!  Jeanine with the DRC made the contact with the shelter and she worked hard to make sure that Diva spent the night with me and not in a scary shelter! 

 

It didn't take me long to realize that Diva was NOT a diva, but the sweetest and most laid-back dog I have ever been around. As I'm typing this, she is laying at my feet.  I changed her name to Viva -- for new life--and now Jeanine and Jacqui have suggested that we list her as "Leah" so be looking for that name in the postings.  She was surrendered by her owner and for the life of me, I cannot figure out why.  My vet says she is perfectly healthy (all 69 pounds of her!).  All I know is that I could not have asked for a more perfect dog to be my first foster!   Thanks, Leah, for taking my fear of fostering away...

[L.M.]

She is very beautiful!! Best of luck with her!  I love the name Viva and its meaning.  She will find a perfect family soon I'm sure!  =)

[Camilla and Darwin]

Oh my goodness, she is just gorgeous! What a great thing you are doing, being a foster. Keep us updated!

[Clifford, Cloud, Jake..and Kim]

Besides this girl's gorgeous looks, what I like most about your blog is you say FIRST foster!  You and Knox will be a wonderful foster family for this sweet girl and many more.  Thank you for taking the first step in helping Leah find her forever family.

[Bonnie and Kona]

Yes, she is absolutely beautiful! Her temperament sounds as lovely as her coat. Thank you for taking care of this gentle girl.

[Janel and Sophia]

What a beautiful girl and love the name Viva.  Kudos to you for being her foster....

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Good for you that's so awesome! She looks SO happy! Wow that was fast getting her out of there! Thanks so much for doing this. Oh-stop lurking!!!! We love to hear from new bloggerrs!

[F, Calla & Luca]

She is a beautiful girl. I rather like the name Viva. Good for you for taking on this doodle,I hope she finds a wonderful home soon.

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

Her face has such character - gorgeous.  How wonderful of you to step in on such short notice.

[Liana & Jindi]

What a beautiful girl she is & how wonderful of you to foster her. I don't think I could let her go. Please keep us updated on your fostering adventures. I fostered puppies many years ago for the RSPCA. I kept the 1st two & cried & cried when I took the second two back. I told them I couldn't do it anymore, it just broke my heart.

[Sue, Lola, Pongo & Hubby]

WOW, This may be one of the most beautiful LD's I've ever set my eyes on. She is stunning!!! And good for you for fostering, that's incredible!!! It's going to be hard not to just take her in!!!