The Foster Dog First Aid Kit: What to Keep at Home
Most foster dog situations do not require a vet visit. A minor cut, an upset stomach, a small scrape from playing too hard, a tick picked up on a trail…
What Happens to Dogs Who Don’t Get Foster Homes in Memphis
Most people who care about animals have a general sense that shelters are overcrowded and that dogs sometimes run out of time. It is the kind of thing that gets…
How to Help a Foster Dog Gain Weight
Some foster dogs arrive looking healthy and well-fed. Others arrive looking like they have not had a reliable meal in weeks. You can count their ribs. Their spine protrudes. Their…
What to Do When Your Foster Dog Keeps Chasing the Cat
You did the introduction carefully. You followed the steps. You kept the dog on leash, let the cat call the shots, and gave everyone plenty of space. Things seemed okay…
The Truth About Breed Labels in Shelters (And Why They’re Often Wrong)
Walk through the kennels at any shelter and you will see breed labels on every door. Lab mix. Shepherd mix. Pit bull. Chihuahua. These labels feel like useful information. They…
What to Do If Your Foster Puppy Gets Sick
Foster puppies get sick more often than adult foster dogs. That is not a reason to avoid fostering them. It is just something every puppy foster needs to know going…
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…
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…