Dogs in need outnumber foster homes. Our ability to help dogs in shelters depends on people willing to open their homes to foster dogs. Responsible foster homes are worth their weight in gold and we are grateful for them! If you think fostering might be for you... send us and email...

Zorro’s path to his forever home was long and winding, but he thinks it was well worth the effort (and we agree!). He was at the Escondido Humane Society when we met him. Unfortunately a deciding factor for helping dogs in need is often the availability of willing fosters...after many months and a few close calls Zorro had a foster home...wonderful Jan stepped up for him! Jan was very committed to polishing up Zorro’s manners and had some great support from his fan club (many thanks Kathy and Linda!!). Jan’s work paid off so well, that she decided she couldn’t part with her darling boy. Congratulations and nice work Zorro and Jan!  

Sadly, when older dogs find themselves in the shelter system, they are often overlooked by potential adopters. Unaware of the joys and benefits of adopting seniors, people choose younger dogs. Seniors, however, can settle into a routine easily. They are usually housetrained and through the chewing stage. A more mature attention span allows for easier training. And older dogs are grateful for the second chance at life and love…and boy do they show it! Looking for a senior...let us know

Dobby
Senior dogs rock! If you need proof just look at Dobby. She showed up stray at North County Humane in Oceanside. Old, underweight, signs of a stroke, ear infection...not exactly most people’s wish list for a dog...so Dobby landed herself in our compassion program (thank you Liz for being her advocate!). Lucky for Dobby she fit in so well with the dogs in her foster home that they invited her to stay.  Welcome home Dobby!

MIA turned up in a local shelter and when we met her our hearts nearly stopped. We couldn’t believe that this wonderful little creature wasn’t claimed! Mia is a darling little girl with a stellar personality. She is smart, fun, luuuves her people and is dog social.  At the Doggie Street Festival 2010 this special little gem caught the eye of some lovely people. Unsuspecting Tom and Amy came to the event looking for a Wheaton pup, but little Mia caught their eye...and while they tried to stay on task, Mia worked her bully magic on Tom. Returning to visit with Mia several times, he had great questions and was clearly smitten. Tom was in a hurry to stake his claim on Mia (and we certainly can’t blame him...he knows a good thing when he sees it), Amy tells us he sent the request for an application from his phone on the way to the car! But he has been a wonderfully patient, consistent and open minded ‘Foster to Adopt’ home for Mia...and we have enjoyed seeing their bond blossom. Congratulations and welcome home Mia!