The Great Foster Adventure: Our First Year in Review

Thought I'd let everyone know that Drew and I are taking a much-needed fostering break for the holidays. Coming off of a ten month foster bonanza, we need a minute to catch up with each other, things around the house, and of course our own pups. I feel like we were trying to take a break since early summer, but it just didn't line up that way. I can't believe we're down to just our three dogs again for the first

time in almost a year! It is insanely quiet and calm. I can tell they're super happy. They need a breather as much as we do. Having said that, it's not even been two weeks and I'm already going through foster withdrawal. I haven't been to the shelter yet during this time and I know it's going to be hard to go without having the option to take someone home. Must resist! With law school exams lurking right around the corner, I need this time to focus on life beyond dog stuff. It sucks, but that's how it's got to be for a little bit. Plus we're going away for Christmas, so we'd need a foster-free house for that period anyway.

Anyhow, I think it'd be nice to write a few posts on my

own 

doggies during this down time. I also have a couple more product plugs lined up. So even though there won't be any new dogues invading until after Christmas, be sure to check back every now and then for other posts. Rest assured, come the new year we will get back on track! In the spirit of reflection, check out the pictures of all the pups who 

passed through our home this year. What a great bunch! Paws up for all of them and their wonderful new lives! This first year of fostering was incredibly rewarding and super fun. It has been such an adventure...can't wait for the next chapter! As always, thanks for reading!

Happy Tail: Mr. McRuff

Look at all those smiles!

Tug of War Buddies!

I'm super excited to announce that Mr. McRuff went home with his forever family! The day after he arrived at Pets Alive in Middletown, NY, McRuff's new people took him home. Thanks so much to everyone who played a part in McRuff's journey and to his wonderful new family for allowing me to share their pictures. From the looks of the photos and video, McRuff is going to have a fantastic life. His family is so thrilled to have him and I am grateful that McRuff will be comfortable, loved, and appreciated for years to come. McRuff is a very energetic and cheerful little guy; I know he will bring his new family tons of joy!

McRuff's McTransport Day!

Mr. McRuff leaves us  today to board the FODA van and head to Pets Alive in NY. We wish the best for this scrufftastic little dude! Pets Alive will do an awesome job finding the perfect people for him...hope they love to play tug of war all day long! If you'd like to learn about or donate to Pets Alive or FODA so they can continue rescuing animals from DeKalb County Animal Services, please click the links below.

Good luck, McRuff!

 

Pets Alive: http://petsalive.com/

FODA: http://friendsofdekalbanimals.com/

Meet Mr. McRuff!

Before and After

Kiss Attack!

I'm scruff-tacular!

This adorable little scruff-butt is Mr. McRuff. He is a small male Yorky x something mix (maybe Cairn Terrier or Schnauzer?). He came into DeKalb County Animal Services as a stray. I think he's pretty young; he's very playful, has healthy white teeth, and loves to spend hours chewing on his toys. McRuff is too darn cute for his own good. He follows me around wherever I go and looks up at me with his little mustached face like, "Lady, how can you resist playing with me?" When I sit down to eat dinner, McRuff lays down at my feet by my chair and sleeps. He's super friendly with other dogs and he loves to play tug of war with anyone who's willing to participate. His little paws are so soft and silky, too.

McRuff is getting the hang of house training pretty well, but it's been raining here for four days straight so it's tough to perfect. When the sun comes out, I think he'll have no problems knowing when and where to go potty. He sleeps in his crate quietly and happily all night. He is heartworm negative, neutered, and knows how to sit. He picked up on his name really fast. McRuff is scheduled for transport with FODA this Saturday. He's heading to Pets Alive in NY, the same group that took Cindy Lou Who in December. While he's a super temporary resident of our household, McRuff has already won me over and made himself right at home. I have no doubt he'll make somebody up north a really great little buddy! I hope his forever family is ready for tons and tons of super sweet scruffy kisses!

Yes, I'm cute and scruffy

Um hello, I'm down here!