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Passion For Fostering Puppies

Karen Rhodes, SAAB Member and Family Dog Consultant

Why it is psychologically beneficial to rescue or provide a foster home for castaway pets, especially dogs that seem to understand and know how to return the love...

I have a dear friend who fosters puppies for a local dog rescue group. She has four dogs of her own but she has a heart big enough for every one of them. She loves raising the pups and teaching them basic skills so they have a better chance at being adopted. She also works to train or re-train adult dogs by providing a lot of life experience and socialization with children, other dogs, cats and chickens before they leave her home.

She teaches puppies and adult dogs to walk on a leash, to go to the bathroom outside, accept a crate, and basic commands.

Her experience with breeding, raising and training dogs has been a lifelong passion. My friend also becomes part of the interview process, pairing up the adopter with a puppy or adult dog that fits into their lifestyle. Some people have children, other pets or no experience with owning a dog. Her expertise with a multitude of dogs and her work in human services helps the selection process and at times, training the adopter to carry on the work.

Her own dogs are separate from the foster dogs so there was little to no risk to her personal pack. She administers all the necessary veterinary recovery for the foster dogs after having them professionally treated.

Mel helps the rescue dogs or puppies find human companions and I admire how much she loves the work. It would be easy to follow her lead, having a constant supply of dog cuddling and puppy breath but I realize this endeavor is not for me nor my pack of dogs.

Blessings to all of you who help the unfortunate canine citizens of this country and who give them hope and joy after their less than fortunate start in the world. And thank you to www.TheDogPlace.org inspiring me and other people to learn and care about dogs as our most faithful friends.

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