Today I went to a dog rescue

[goodasitgets]

And I went on a walk and took one of their dogs
This week I have a home check and if I am approved I will be emergency fostering. Also can then take dogs for the day to get them out the kennels for respite
So excited!!!

[SpicyPear]

Good work

[LadyTurmoil]

That's brilliant! The rescue will love you for doing it and I'm sure you'll love the dogs

[goodasitgets]

I'm still grinning from ear to ear
Any tips for a home check?

[SpicyPear]

Different orgaisations approach home checks differently. Some just want a quick look at the garden and some (the ones I do) are more like interviews.

If the latter, and just in general, I would advise you to be really honest about your experience and what you and your home are or are not suited to. Fostering is really rewarding but most placements with new fosterers that I see go wrong do so through well intentioned over-enthusiasm/optimism about what they can manage.

[goodasitgets]

Will only be ever having dogs as one night emergency foster or through the day as respite so not long term
Am happy dealing with most things, used to big dogs
Now frantically tidying! I've got a water bowl, blankets, toys and treats

[goodasitgets]

I passed the home check

[calmtulip]

Fantastic! Please post how you get on!

[goodasitgets]

I will. Am taking one dog out on Friday for the day and another over the weekend

[goodasitgets]

Picture of the dog I am taking tomorrow - this is after a walk the other day on the back seat of my car
instagram.com/p/o_uVratd7f/

[SpicyPear]

Ooh lovely! Have fun.

[goodasitgets]

We had a lovely day yesterday, two walks and lots of snoozing!
Today I picked up another dog, we have been to a dog show and now we have come home. This one thinks he can fit on my lap (I'm slightly squished)
Took lots of pics but don't want to bore everyone with them

[Floggingmolly]

He's gorgeous!! Post the other pics, they're far from boring...

[goodasitgets]

Darcy yesterday
instagram.com/p/pLxJj4Nd6R/

Teddy today
instagram.com/p/pOTNo2tdzR/

And at home instagram.com/p/pOjWnKtd8R/

[Bowlersarm]

He's gorgeous.

[ExitPursuedByABear]

[Sad]

Poor doggies.

How lovely that they get some quality time with you.

[goodasitgets]

I loved Darcy but Teddy is also super cool. Mainly he is asleep on the sofa at the minute. We've done some sit practice

[Floggingmolly]

Ah, Teddy's a staffy. I love staffies. How long have you got them for?

[YeGodsAndLittleFishes]

You absolute ?! It's so good when dogs get this, and saying it hwre might prompt others to do it, who can't take a dog on full time.

[goodasitgets]

Well I've had him since about half 12, probably take him back about 5pm. Although he's on his back, legs in the air and snoring

And yes definitely, even if you can't bring a dog home, rescues always need people to groom dogs and walk them, or donate things such as old towels, duvets etc
I'm getting such satisfaction from seeing a dog that is so extraordinarily happy doing normal things like sleeping in the living room

[Owllady]

Oh good for you ::
What rescue is it through?
Both dogs look chuffed to bits :o

[goodasitgets]

It's a local one called homeless hounds
And yes, both were so so happy!

[goodasitgets]

Taking another dog out tomorrow who has been in kennels for a long time
Hoping to pick her up at lunch and take her back at tea time

[KiwiJude]

What a lovely thing to do, Darcy and Teddy both be very happy with their outings :)

[goodasitgets]

This is peaches who came out with me today
instagram.com/p/pbXoBntd6e/

[butterfliesinmytummy]

Ooh, love them all, peaches has the most beautiful face and I love how she's wagging too fast for the camera. Mine is a staffie x, they really are the Best Dogs Ever (true!)