Foster Dogs, Inc.

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Begin your foster journey on our site & in our int’l Facebook support group • Nonprofit Org • #BuildingAFosterCommunity
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1, 2, 3…THOUSAND! 🐶🐶🐶 In honor of #NationalPuppyDay, we’re sharing #breakingnews that our virtual #FosterForum FB support group has hit the 3K member mark 💪. That’s 3,000 people 24/7 to answer your foster questions, give support for your emotional rollercoasters, cheer you on when your foster gets adopted, offer free supplies, and give necessary perspective from their combined lifetimes of experience! No matter where you live, or your rescue group affiliation, or your level of pet care experience, *you* can truly benefit from being part of this group! LINK IN BIO to join. SHARE SHARE SHARE!! Photo by @adoptabledogsofnyc . Puppies have all been adopted. ID: Three small adorable foster puppies held in a volunteer’s two hands, with puppies peering at the camera. #adoptdontshop #fosterdogs #toocute #supportgroup #facebookgroups #puppy #puppies #fosterpuppies #fosteringsaveslives #buildingafostercommunity #puppyday
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3 years ago
(UPDATE: Adopted 3/2024!) • When you can’t foster, say HI to every dog. 👋 And when that dog turns out to be a foster, you’ve hit the jackpot. 🏆 This morning, I met wildly adorable low-rider Precious, from @nycacc #190090. She’s in foster in Brooklyn, and is ready for adoption! 58 lbs, 4yo. Eager to greet other dogs on leash, *quite* excited in fact! Her foster mom told me she’s a perfect combo of active, and lazy. She can sleep on the couch all day, or play and romp! Plus: she snores! 😍 Photo doesn’t do her justice of her short and wide “dense” frame. She’s a wonderful size for an apartment, tbh. I got to smush her jowls a bit and WOW 10/10 soft. Swipe to see how she’s a 50-50 combo of the #RCAdog and #TargetDog Bullseye. And SHARE to help her find a home! @fosterdogs #adoptme #fosterdogsnyc #adoptable #blackandwhitedog #dogs #nycdogs #adoptdontshop #lowrider #fosterdogs #boroughbred #nycaccfosters
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2 years ago
Swipe for a relatable story! If you’re not ready to foster again after your first (or any time), there is no shame in that! We are glad our #FosterForum was here to boost you when you were down. >> Join our Facebook #supportgroup at link in bio! #fosteringsaveslives #fosterdogs #adoptdontshop #dogrescue
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2 years ago
🇮🇱💙 I stand with Israel. These photos are from my visit to Jerusalem 12 years ago, to #JSPCA. One of innumerable visits to the country. I volunteered with my mom @kuvinorenart to redesign JSPCA’s logo. The kennels were full of friendly adorable dogs, and the staff brought them to adoption events downtown on the weekends. My heart hurts for what is happening in #Israel. I want to share to my stories any animals needing fostering/aid, so please tag me @thedogmatchmaker . Countless soldiers left to fight over the weekend, and need immediate housing for their animals. It’s all-hands-on-deck and I want to be there in spirit for my people. 🇮🇱💙 #amyisraelchai #puppies #kittens #dogs #cats #thedogmatchmaker #dogrescue #animals
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2 years ago
Summertime feel-good carousel of some #FosterDogs alumni: Henry, Wiley, Bingo, Rose, & Charlie. Four of them were seniors at @nycacc at the time @fosterdogs pulled them (btwn 2018-2020) and put them into loving foster care. All these pics are from this month, and will surely put a smile on your face. @seniorprofile @collyflower26 @bingo.and.macey @arielthebrindle @charlie_barkie #fosterdogsnyc #adopted #yorkie #australianterrier #puppybowlalumni #seniordogs #fosteringsaveslives
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2 years ago
Happy #pride 🌈🏳️‍🌈! It’s #PrideParade weekend in #NYC, to cap off #pridemonth. Here are some beautiful rescued pups over the years (all have been adopted), showing off their love. Thanks to our bandana donor @brooklynowl who allowed us to ship these out to so many fosters around the country over the last several years! TAG US in your post/story with your Pride Foster Pup! #nyc #gaypride #fosterdogs #adoptdontshop #fosteringsaveslives #fosterdogsmakemehappy #cutedogs #rainbow #dogbandana #rainbowbandana
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2 years ago
6/2023 UPDATE: Adopted! • “I met (100-lb) Chuckie for the first-time last fall. He’s built like a meatloaf: low, long and wide. I wasn’t prepared for his expansive body or exuberant personality. Chuckie came directly from the shelter, where he’d spent the last 7 months, but he was polite and friendly and thoroughly enjoyed the 90-minute drive home.” Megan O. @flynnernynner shares her foster story, currently totaling about *100* fosters. Megan started a few years ago, averaging 30 animals a year. “In his previous life, Chuckie was allowed to wander an apartment complex and his size and lack of boundaries created issues. He landed in a shelter where he got lots of love as well as much needed structure and guidance. That journey of love and support has continued in my house. I learned from a wonderful trainer that his occasional reactivity was a symptom of a lack of confidence rooted in all that time without a structure and routine. With practice, and the help of my calm, confident rescue chiweenie Trixie, Chuckie has become the goofy, loving and occasionally stubborn delight that he was always meant to be.” “Chuckie has learned to happily share space with my pack of rescues and fosters, but his social skills are still a little rough. He enjoys meeting new dogs but he’d thrive as the only pet in his household.” Chuckie is about 5 years old, 100 pounds, housetrained, neutered, up to date on shots, walks nicely on a leash. His favorite activity is snoozing on the couch. Located in #Kinderhook NY, near #Albany. Adoptable in the Northeast through @forblakessakerescue . #fosterdogs #adoptme #bullybreed #americanbulldog #fosteringsaveslives #fosterfeature #toocutetuesday
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3 years ago
“She was a puppy mill rescue who could not walk at the time of her intake.” Melissa T shares her story of a surprising foster outcome. “I have a rear-paralysis dog, and after foster failing, I had become obsessed and fostered any more I could. We were told Mona Lisa had a <5% chance of recovery if surgery was performed; we opted to keep her happy as a rear wheelie.” While fostering her, “I honestly didn’t expect her to walk again. One night, I was standing in my kitchen and turned around to find her standing behind me. It was near impossible. My husband and I both just froze staring at her. Mona Lisa took five steps before her butt hit the ground. I also hit the ground, crying happy tears. And as the days went on, she got stronger.” “She regained mobility on her own, and was adopted by a good friend. Hearing about all the funny things she does, and seeing her run around and enjoy the good life makes my day better every time!” Rescued by @albertsdoglounge . Story submitted in our #FosterForum by @inetwork4paws . Join our national FB support group - link in bio! #fosteringsaveslives #fosterdogs #speciallyabled #dachshund #doxie #handicappeddog #dappledoxie #dappledachshund #puppymillrescue #fosterfriday #friday
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3 years ago
#MotivationMonday • “Pebbles was my very first pregnant foster dog, after being rescued rescued from a shelter in rural North Carolina. She was so relieved to be somewhere clean, loving, and to get some good food in her belly. She was immediately trusting of me and settled right in.” @carter.cifelli shares her foster story, and we hope it inspires you to dive in to caring for a mamma dog this Spring! 🐾 Share your story in our #FosterForum (link in bio). “I had no idea how many puppies she’d have, and was shocked when a few days later she went into labor and proceeded to have 14 healthy puppies! She was an amazing mom and worked so hard to get the puppies raised.” Pebbles was adopted and “is finally living out the life she deserves!” The puppies stayed with their foster until they were 10 weeks, and then were adopted - some by Carter’s friends and family! “I get to catch up with them frequently. It was absolute chaos in the best way possible and such a special time that I will always cherish. I am so glad I took the leap and said yes to fostering her! Since then I have fostered many pregnant dogs and it is such a special and unique experience each time.” Rescued through @savinggracenc , #Raleigh NC. #fosterdogs #fosteringsaveslives #puppies #fosterpuppy #nationalpetweek
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3 years ago
Adoptable! 🐾 Shared by @madiiann : “Enchanted was found by us, and we became her foster family. We were on our way to the Tift Animal Shelter because they collaborate with with @WaldosRescue in NYC. She walked right up to me and greeted me like she knew me forever!” “When we got back from our trip, Waldo’s had a transport scheduled, and they sent her up to us! Once Enchanted arrived at our home, she was immediately comfortable. She has acclimated very well to the one bedroom apartment in Queens, NY. “Dog friendly, kid friendly, and loves everyone!” Her foster family is teaching her leash manners, now that she’s a city girl. “Watching Enchanted learn how to play with pups, greet people at the door, & even recently played with her first toy! Those were some of the happiest moments we have ever had. She has been waiting very patiently for her forever home to come but, in the meantime, she is being an absolute angel with us.” “Her temperament is absolutely perfect, very cool calm and collected all the time. She doesn’t necessarily need a yard, although if she had one she wouldn’t complain. She loves to be cuddled up with a fellow pup and/or her humans!” Enchanted is a 2 year old female mix, 65 lbs. Adoptable through Waldo’s Rescue @waldosrescue in NYC. #fosterdogsnyc #fosterdog #fosterdogs #buildingafostercommunity #adoptme #nycdogs #nationalpetweek #adoptdontshop
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3 years ago
“Badger was terrified when I picked him up. He squeezed himself under my hutch and stayed hidden there.” Kait @pup_named_ghost shares her story for #FosterFriday about this feral Philly puppy who is learning how to love his foster home! 40+ fosters in, and each one brings new experiences. “He started showing interest in Ghost and MowMow, eventually snuggling with both. Badger was still pretty scared of me. I’d spend time each day sitting with him, talking quietly, and showing him that I’m gentle, with my petting. Eventually one day, he hopped up on the couch next to me and sort of asked to be pet. It was really heartwarming.” “It’s been amazing to see his transformation from a scared little guy to a playful, sweet puppy. I’m so grateful he’s been able to relax and feel safe so we can start helping him learn how to be a dog and work on finding him a loving forever home. He will make someone very happy as a best buddy.” Story shared in our #FosterForum on Facebook (link in bio!) Adoptable through @savedmerescue . #fosterdogs #blackdog #adoptme #philadelphia #fosteringsaveslives #puppy #buildingafostercommunity
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3 years ago
A smiling pup who is always holding her lovey? 🧸 Who could say no? 😁 Thais needs a foster now! “I worked with my foster pup Thais at the shelter for 6 months before deciding to try fostering her. I’ve had her at home for 6 weeks and she’s been great! Unfortunately, she’s not gotten any interest for adoption. She’s 1.5 years old, crate trained, potty trained, super people friendly, and a great mix of playful and snuggly. I just started therapy training with my dog and can’t continue to work full time, foster, and therapy train my dog.” Submitted by @stlfosterpups for @care_stl . Thais is working on dog/kid socialization, as she was undersocialized as a puppy (spent 6 mos at the shelter when young) and should improve with time and practice! Available in/near St Louis, or if someone wants to adopt and come in person from afar! Help us find this brindle babe a foster or adopter! Comment below, and DM @stlfosterpups . #fosterdogs #fosteringsaveslives #adoptme #fosterme #dogteeth #dogsmile #stlouis #saintlouis
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3 years ago