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Linda Duffie's avatar

Fostering is THE most soul-filling adventure I've had in my life. All dog lovers should give it a shot. Don't worry about whether you'll be able to let them go, you'll know when the time comes. And by fostering, you'll know so many more dogs than you could ever "own." Just do it!

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Jeanne Grant, Ph.D.'s avatar

Thank you, Linda. I found it so fulfilling to know Brittney was going to a great home and family. I felt a little over my head for a while with two puppies, but I got through somehow. I will do it again. How many have you fostered? Are you still fostering?

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Mary's avatar

Those ears! I want to rub them. And a good approach to life: that the best sleep comes after the toughest play. So glad for the joy in your house.

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Sharon Hom's avatar

Brittany and USA are quite simply adorable beautiful puppies, even with those cones of shame on their heads😹😹😹 As a multi- foster-fail human, I understand the inevitable love that grows for our precious charges, but I’ve also fostered and was able to let some go (with tears) to wonderful loving forever homes.

So wishing you and the puppies a healing, fun and loving time together! I would so love to adopt them if I didn’t have my 11 felines plus just started last week fostering a tiny kitten (only 10.2 ounces😿) found in the streets😿 I posted a note on her♥️ Lily needs a forever loving home when she’s ready!

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Jeanne Grant, Ph.D.'s avatar

Thanks, Sharon! They are adorable and well-behaved (for 3-4-month-old pups). Was it really difficult to let them go? Your kitties are so lucky.

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Sharon Hom's avatar

Yes, always hard to let go of them😿😿😿 but I choose human parents who promise to keep me posted with photos and videos. And they do♥️♥️♥️ I feel they are blessed to be in such loving homes♥️

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Sharon Hom's avatar

Just notice autocorrect typo🤦🏻‍♀️ Usa of course♥️

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Isabelle Plante's avatar

I’m so sorry for your loss. There’s nothing quite like losing a beloved dog - perhaps because there’s nothing quite like their love in the world.

I hope that Brittany and Uša bring you comfort and joy and lessen the pain of your loss. I love the idea of being accompanied by your pack of memory pups!

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Jeanne Grant, Ph.D.'s avatar

Whoa! What a compliment. Thank you.

I’m doing well as far as one can when having one’s schedule determined by puppies. 😁

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Jeanne Grant, Ph.D.'s avatar

Thank you so much, Isabelle. I appreciate people who understand. I hope you are doing well. It's been a while!

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Isabelle Plante's avatar

I am, thank you! I still talk about your class as being one of the most impactful course I’ve taken!

I’m also dabbling with some writing on this platform right now.

I hope that you’re doing well :)

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