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...

[Clifford, Cloud, Jake..and Kim]

Doris, congratulations on joining the ranks of foster parents!  It is a great experience and as Ann said, it can be tough to see them go but you will do a wonderful job finding the perfect new family for her.  We've fostered nine but kept two and I wouldn't miss out on the experience for anything.  You'll get lots of support and help is never far away.

[DeeDee and Sheila]

Kudos to you and Knox for stepping up to be a foster mom.  Leah (I like that, it sounds gentle like she is) is so lucky to get to stay over at your house.  She has a very interesting phantom look, doesn't she? And wow, Ann, you have done 10.  That is over and above.  Thank you for being so giving of your time and energies.

[Ann Kendig]

Welcome to the world of fostering!  How wonderful of you to open your heart and home to this stunning girl.  I started fostering about a year ago for the DRC and have had around 9-10 fosters since then.  It can be tough when they go to their forever homes but It is so wonderful to hear from the families how much they love their new family member.  Good luck Doris and if I can help in any way let me know.  : )  Have fun!

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Well, It's early morning here and reading this and seeing these lovely pictures is a great start to my day.  I always look at all the wonderful work that the DRC do and am in awe of the foster families.  I am hoping that Viva (Leah) will, thanks to you, find the wonderful forever home that she so obviously deserves.