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…
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…
How Long Do Foster Dogs Usually Stay in a Foster Home?
One of the most common questions people ask before fostering is: How long will the dog stay with me? The answer varies, but most foster dogs stay in a foster…
Can You Foster If You Work Full-Time? Absolutely. Here’s How
Many people assume that fostering a dog is only possible if you work from home, stay at home, or have a very flexible schedule. In reality, thousands of full-time workers…
Why Fostering at Memphis Animal Services Saves Lives
Every year, shelters are overwhelmed by incoming dogs, especially during prime puppy season. At Memphis Animal Services, thousands of dogs come through the doors needing care, comfort, and a chance…
How Fostering Changes the Shelter, Not Just the Dog
When people think about fostering, they usually picture the dog. A scared face behind a kennel door. A nervous wag on the ride home. A soft bed replacing a concrete…
Why Do Shelters Euthanize Dogs? A Closer Look at Memphis Animal Services
Every day, Memphis Animal Services works to care for thousands of lost, surrendered, and stray dogs. But despite the compassion and dedication of staff, volunteers, and foster families, some dogs…
When a Foster Dog Needs End-of-Life Comfort
Every dog deserves dignity, comfort, and love, no matter how many chapters they have left. At We Foster Dogs, we believe that even when a forever home is not possible,…