What Memphis Animal Services Actually Provides to Foster Families
One of the most common questions people have before fostering a dog through Memphis Animal Services is a simple one: what exactly does this cost me? It is a fair…
Saying Goodbye to a Hospice Foster: How to Make Their Final Days Comfortable
Hospice fostering is not something most people think about when they first sign up to foster a dog. It tends to find you, rather than the other way around. Maybe…
How to Help Your Foster Dog Get Adopted Faster: What to Notice and Share
You will not be the one writing your foster dog's adoption profile. That part is handled by Memphis Animal Services and your rescue coordinator. But here is something a lot…
Road Tripping with Your Foster Dog: A Practical Guide
Life does not pause when you have a foster dog. Weekends still happen. Family visits still come up. Road trips you planned months ago are still on the calendar. And…
Fostering a Senior Dog: Why the Oldest Ones Need You Most
Everyone wants the puppy. The bouncy, bright-eyed, eight-week-old who practically sells themselves. They get the most applications, the fastest placements, and the longest social media comment threads full of heart…
How to Talk to Your Landlord About Fostering a Dog
"I would love to foster, but I rent." It is one of the most common things people say when fostering comes up. And it makes sense if your lease says…
My Resident Dog Hates the Foster Dog. Now What?
You did everything right. You introduced them on neutral ground. You kept both dogs on leash. You gave them space to sniff and settle. And still, your resident dog is…
The Best Dog-Friendly Spots in Memphis to Take Your Foster Dog
One of the best things you can do for a foster dog is get them out into the world. New sights, new smells, new sounds. Walks in different places. People…
Fostering a Puppy for the First Time: What Nobody Warns You About
You said yes to fostering a puppy. Maybe you saw the photos and could not help yourself. Maybe the rescue coordinator mentioned it was just for a few weeks. Maybe…
The 5 Most Common Foster Dog Behavior Problems (And How to Handle Them)
No foster dog arrives perfectly behaved. That is not a criticism — it is just reality. Dogs coming out of shelters have often had inconsistent lives, stressful environments, and little…