There are many rewarding aspects of fostering... too many to mention in one short blog. If anyone has not tried fostering and is interested, please contact a rescue near you or your local Humane Society. Fostering is not for everyone... it takes patience, time, lots of love and most of all discipline.. and not only discipline for the dog.... lol
We have just recently added a new foster to our very laid back group of seniors. Pepper is a happy go lucky tri color girl approximately 3 years old.... she is sweet, smart, playful, a lovebug, a cuddler, a kisser - she is fun to have around. She goes outside to do "her business" and to bark at the train whistle, she loves squeakie toys, is a good eater, has no issues whatsoever - loves everyone. She is your typical sweet natured lovable cocker spaniel. She adjusted very easily to our lifestyle - doesn't mind the fact that not one of our dogs wants to play - their favorite pasttime besides eating is sleeping...lol But Pepper is okay with that.. she either entertains herself or just kicks back and takes a nap too. She loves to be in your lap or by your side... and when she sleeps.. most of the time she is 20 toes up!
She is easy to groom - has a field coat of many colors - has a gentle mouth and does not grab treats. She doesn't beg at the table - just patiently waits to see if anything will be shared. She loves to go for walks and car rides. This is going to be one very enjoyable foster girl to have around. Lost on the streets of Georgia, no one to love her, taken to a shelter, only to sit in a cage and see the world go by her. Then one day this lady came in and said I'll take that girl now.. we have a rescue that will take her. So Pepper's first trip and exposure to love was to a home of GSD's and Wanda. Oh what fun she had there. Then Pepper decided it was time to head to New England... and got her 2nd look at love with Christine & Paul for a couple days.. then finally on to her foster home in Maine where she was greeted by Cinnamon, Shadow, and Delilah. Now it's a little tricky taking 4 dogs for a walk but Papa Bob has mastered this job rather well... they make quite the picture walking up the road... Papa and 3 of the dogs walking right along taking in all the sights and smells and Delilah lagging in the rear continuously looking back to see if she's gotten too far from home for her liking - out of the driveway is too far in her mind...lol
It's a gorgeous "fall" day in Maine... all is well with the dogs and new foster Pepper... now to just find that perfect place for her.. what a joy she is to have.. anyone would love her. So we shall see what the future holds for our 2nd little "spice" girl! Oh .. did I mention that Pepper was sight challenged? You wouldn't know it watch her! She's amazing!
I got that warm fuzzy feeling reading this Jane. I was fortunate enough to meet little Pepper and fell in love with her on the ride to Maine.
ReplyDeleteYou are right about fostering - it is definately such a wonderful experience. I love to sit back and look through the pictures of all the pups that have crossed through my door and gone on to their forever homes. Sometimes it gets very tiring and looking back is what makes it all worthwhile.
I'm so glad Pepper (perfect name by the way) is settling in so nicely in your home. Nothing like a young one around to really bring a smile to your face.
Thanks for all you do for LLP!!!!
Yes, Jane Pepper is quite amazing...And has soooo much love to give some lucky adopter!! we love you Pepper! HUGS and KISSES from all of us here in Milton NH
ReplyDeletePepper was my first sight challenged friend. Let me tell you, there were times I would forget. She is amazing. I will never forget her. She slept right by me each night until it was time for her to go to New England. When she left, a special piece of my heart went right along with her. Someone is going to be very lucky. She is a wonderful little girl. Thank all of you at LLP for helping and and most of all, Jane and Bob for giving her the perfect foster home.
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