Introducing Your Foster Dog to a Stranger Introducing your foster dog to a stranger in your home can be fun and easy; some dogs however might be a little shy…
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Why Fostering Might Be Your Perfect “Paw-sibility”
Love dogs but worried about long-term commitment? Fostering could be your ideal solution! Experience all the joy of having a furry friend without the 10-15 year commitment of adoption. Here’s…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Having a Dog
When you are asked to Foster a dog from the Memphis Shelter or a local dog rescue, the fundamental question is ” Why should I even have a dog in…
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Black Dog Syndrome (BDS)
Did you know that black dogs are often overlooked in shelters even though they’re just as loveable as dogs of any other color? This is known as Black Dog Syndrome…
Read MorePuppy Socialization – Why It’s Important
Puppy Socialization The primary and most important time for puppy socialization is the first three months of life. During this time puppies should be exposed to as many new people,…
Read MoreFostering Senior Dogs: Why You Should Help Older Dogs
All dogs deserve a loving foster home while they wait for adoption. Yet, people seem to gravitate toward the puppies and young dogs more than the seniors, even though they…
Read MoreDog Packing List: What You Need to Travel with Your Pet
Most dog lovers will have to travel with a pet at some point. In some cases, you might just be transporting a rescue dog to a new location, but in…
Read MoreHow to Introduce Dogs to Each Other
Whether you’re adopting a second dog or welcoming a foster dog into your home, you’ll need to learn how to introduce dogs. No matter how friendly the two dogs seem,…
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