Hi

I've fostered a few greys but GAL NEVER warns you about nervous Greyhounds and the consquences..... Yes I'm talking "GREYHOUND GAS" - we should bottle it and sell it as renewable energy - we would make a fortune !!!

When we got our first grey Missy (btw not a foster) it was a bit of a shock to say the least when its all hands to the decks to open windows in the car !!! Phewwwwy !

Thankfully once the greys have settled down the gas usually settles down.

Well our first foster dog was Charlie, a wonderful, gentle brindle giant. He had a few problems with separation anxiety but we and Charlie have worked hard to reduce this. Charlie moved into his forever home back in July/Aug of this year. I get to see my big gentle boy nearly everyday so the separation from me isn't so hard on me. I'd guess it would be harder IF I never saw him again as Charlie did twang the old heart strings but then again I am a real softy when it comes to the dogs. Anyway he is living close by and is enjoying his wonderful life with his new friend Jet.

Our second foster was Maverick.... and yes Maverick by name Maverick by nature. He was a big black and white boy who was doing really well until he regressed after his operation and sadly had to be taken back into kennels as I'm a childminder.

Our third foster dog is Zak a lovely big red softy who just loves his cuddles. He and Missy our own dog usually hog the only sofa in the house and Dave said that an interior decorator couldn't have managed to match them to the sofa as well as us.
He cries when its time for me to sit on the sofa to give him his tickle. He cries when I finish tickling and would like some more. If he could sit on my knee he probably would.
Must admit its nice to have a matching pair of dogs.

People on the forum including Dave seem to think that Missy and Zak are a match in heaven.

If anyone is considering fostering then do please think seriously about it. A dog may be PTS if a kennel or foster home cannot be found - it could be your chance to save a dogs life. I will be honest - Fostering can be so rewarding but heart wrenching also. Sometimes you do your best but its just not enough. All I can say is that you give what you can to benefit the dogs. You get loads of support from GAL and loads and loads of love from your foster dogs. Fostering isn't easy but knowing you saved a dog and found it its forever home is more than enough reward especially if you can meet up with your foster again.
GAL are always looking for Foster Parent(s) please contact GAL if you can help.

Katrina

I do have a longer story but I've given that one to Dave and don't want to spoil his fun !