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How to Keep Your Foster Dog Safe in a Memphis Summer

How to Keep Your Foster Dog Safe in a Memphis Summer

June 16, 2026Posted inDog Care, Dog Fostering, Dogs in Memphis, Featured, Foster Care, Pet Wellness, Responsible Pet CareNo Comments
Memphis summers are serious. If you have lived here for any length of time you already know what July and August feel like: triple-digit heat indices, humidity that makes the…
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How Having a Dog Can Improve Your Life in Meaningful Ways

How Sharing Your Life With a Dog Can Change Everything

December 16, 2025Posted inDog Fostering, Dog Ownership, Dogs in Memphis, Pet WellnessNo Comments
Bringing a dog into your life is about much more than companionship. Dogs have a unique way of influencing our routines, our emotional health, and even how we connect with…
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Helping Your Foster Dog Thrive: Tackling 6 Frequent Behavior Challenges

Helping Your Foster Dog Thrive: Tackling 6 Frequent Behavior Challenges

October 28, 2025Posted inDog Behavior, Dog Fostering, Pet Wellness, Training & SolutionsNo Comments
Bringing a foster dog into your home can be rewarding and also challenging. Many foster dogs need time, patience, and guidance to learn how to feel safe. These six behavior…
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the benefits of having a dog

The Benefits of Having a Dog

December 15, 2024Posted inDog Fostering, Dog Ownership, Dogs in Memphis, Pet WellnessNo Comments
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…
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Common dog behavior problems

Common Dog Behavior Problems and Solutions

April 25, 2024Posted inDog Behavior, Pet Wellness, Training & SolutionsNo Comments
Dog behavior problems can be frustrating for new dog foster parents. Even minor concerns can be annoying to deal with if you can't find a good solution. So, to help…
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Dog Body Language: Knowing When Foster Dogs are Stressed

Dog Body Language: Knowing When Foster Dogs are Stressed

April 25, 2024Posted inDog Behavior, Dog Fostering, Foster Care, Pet WellnessNo Comments
Understanding dog body language is a great way for new foster parents to set their foster dogs up for success. Dogs display lots of behaviors that could indicate stress or…
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