So we have officially been okayed to foster a dog for a nearby shelter. After a long discussion, much time, and a chance for our current dog to get to know the dogs that were possible fosters for us, we found a match, and we are meeting her at our house in a few hours.
In the meantime, we've had to 'set up home'. I forgot how much you have to prepare for a new dog: crate, leash, bowls, food, towels, blankets for the crate, and determining what you need to bathe the dog (as that's the first thing we'll do once she arrives from the shelter.) So in preparing, our current dog has been running around the house, following us, all confused. He's been in and out of her crate more times now than I can count, and is moping around the house. (if you don't have a dog or have seen a dog mope around, it's actually quite sad). However, we know he likes her, because when they met yesterday they just had a great time, so we are sure that once she arrives he'll be excited instead of uncertain.
Again, it's day one, but we are excited. If you feel fostering is a part of something you want to do, it's always good to reach out to a shelter and see if you would be a good fit or a good fit for a dog in need. After all, a more well-adjusted dog makes for a happier adoptee. However, understand that the foster dog needs you and will be a dependent whom you need to care for constantly is of the utmost importance. This isn't a toy, it's truly an animal in need, and we cannot wait to help our little Cinder out!
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