Amber used to love her walks. Then suddenly, the sight of her leash made her so afraid that she would pee herself. Her story is a reminder that progress with a rescue dog is not always linear.
Fostering a rescue dog can be chaotic, emotional and incredibly rewarding. After 50+ foster puppies, here’s what I wish every first-time foster family knew.
Frankie was rescued from a dog pound with his two siblings, but while Bennie and Lilly slowly opened up, Frankie kept hiding. It took around four weeks before we finally saw the first real signs of trust.
Balu was the last of seven unwanted puppies. I took him in as a foster dog, expecting it to be temporary. Months later, when a home was finally found for him, I realised he had already become mine.