How to Foster a Dog in an Apartment
A lot of people who rent apartments assume fostering is not an option for them. No yard. Limited space. Neighbors on the other side of thin walls. It feels like…
How to Introduce Your Foster Dog to Kids
Fostering with kids in the house is one of the most rewarding things a family can do together. It teaches children empathy, responsibility, and what it looks like to help…
What to Do in the Last Week Before Your Foster Dog Gets Adopted
The call comes, or the email, or the text from your rescue coordinator. Someone has applied to adopt your foster dog. They have been approved. The handoff is scheduled for…
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…
Why Pit Bulls Make Great Foster Dogs (And Why the Stigma Is Wrong)
If you spend any time at Memphis Animal Services, you will notice something pretty quickly: a lot of the dogs waiting for foster homes are pit bull type dogs. Blocky…
How to Keep Your Foster Dog Safe in a Memphis Summer
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…
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…