A Foster Parent’s Journey: Rescuing and Rehoming a Terrier Mix

Successful Dog Fostering using the Pet Supplies Store.

Last week I was driving out of my subdivision and almost hit this terrier mix that ran out in front of my car. When I opened my door he tried to jump in! He was so sweet! Then the odor hit me and I knew he was a stray or ‘drop-off’.

I knocked on doors and put up signs. No one claimed him and no one called. It looked like I was destined to be a foster mother again. While setting up the house for another foster dog, I was really glad I had some of the products from the Pet Supplies Store. After a clean bill of health (except skin allergies) and a few shots from my vet, my agenda was: safety first, grooming second, and treats and playtime third.

Care and Comfort Routine

I set up my Gateway Pressure Gate to keep him from going down the stairs into the dangerous basement. Then I set him up with a hood so he would not keep digging and chewing his skin allergies. I set up my Ergo Auto Feeder with his food that the vet provided for me and my Ergo Auto Waterer. Then, I HAD to get rid of the “knock-down” odor he was giving off. I bathed him with the Deodorizing Shampoo and Oatmeal Shampoo for his skin problem. Not only did he smell better but was snuggly soft.  The next order of business was to get after those nails with the safety nail clippers. I didn’t have a new toothbrush but had the paste we liked, and he almost bit my finger off in the process!

Leash Training Journey

When it was time to go to bed, I showed him his kennel I had from the last rescue, and after giving it a thorough sniff-down, curled up inside and and started snoring! The next morning I decided to take him for a walk. Our neighborhood has strict rules on picking up “dog poop” when we walk our dogs. I took along the Clean Up Claw and wore my Treat Dispenser so I could start awarding him for obedience.  He loved the walk but I think he needs a heavier collar and leash than one that I used with my last rescue. I could tell his former owners never took him for walks – not leash-trained.

Foster Dog Goodbye

Upon returning home I got to make use of my Cool Pad again. That thing is neat. He stayed on the porch while I was at work and kept cool all day on it. I didn’t ever have to worry about him having a heat injury. I knew the unfortunate day would come when a family would want to adopt him. He was so cute and sweet and cuddly and with the help of the training spray, he didn’t bark except when a stranger came to the door. The lucky family took him in their arms and promised him a good home.  They even already had his toys! He was with me for one good month but that’s the life of a foster parent. You save them, train them, treat them, provide them with good pet supplies, and find them a perfect home,e and then it’s time to say goodbye.