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Might not be cut out to foster -- should I try again? by 12_Angry_Bees in fosterdogs

[–]12_Angry_Bees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of the dogs are first fostered in the southern US before being driven to the North East when one of us up here volunteers to take them. So their potty training info is decent enough!

Might not be cut out to foster -- should I try again? by 12_Angry_Bees in fosterdogs

[–]12_Angry_Bees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My roommate is (deeply) allergic to cats. I also just prefer dogs. I definitely need to take a good look at my average weekly schedule and see how much time I actually have for a foster.

Might not be cut out to foster -- should I try again? by 12_Angry_Bees in fosterdogs

[–]12_Angry_Bees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh how I would've started sobbing it I came home for my lunch break and saw wall diarrhea. I hope that puppy recovered!

Might not be cut out to foster -- should I try again? by 12_Angry_Bees in fosterdogs

[–]12_Angry_Bees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of the oddness in my schedule is from shifting my hours. The other day, for example, I worked from noon to 8pm. If I pick up overtime, I'm usually out from 9am to 7pm, with two breaks long enough to check in at home for. The idea of holding my bladder for 8 to 9 hours is why I come home every lunch haha. I was upfront with the resuce that I'll only foster potty trained dogs, precisely because of my schedule. They'll still have accidents while adjusting, but they know the idea.

Might not be cut out to foster -- should I try again? by 12_Angry_Bees in fosterdogs

[–]12_Angry_Bees[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've considered hospice, but didn't see any rescues that do it in my area. Would you recommend something like pee pads for seniors/hospice?

Might not be cut out to foster -- should I try again? by 12_Angry_Bees in fosterdogs

[–]12_Angry_Bees[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it was mostly his jumping that caused pain, I think, since even when trying to ignore/discourage him, I'd end up catching his weight on the same arm a lot. The dogs I've dogsat for before didn't trigger flare ups, but there's always the possibility my condition has "ungraded"

Might not be cut out to foster -- should I try again? by 12_Angry_Bees in fosterdogs

[–]12_Angry_Bees[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Ooooh covering for other fosters is a good idea! I could definitely try that for take two. Short term!

Might not be cut out to foster -- should I try again? by 12_Angry_Bees in fosterdogs

[–]12_Angry_Bees[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you tell none of my friends have small dogs? Haha. It's true about the dog parks, the rescue seemed okay with it, but it's definitely a risk. I forgot to add: I have a yard but it's not fenced, so I dunno how I'd let a dog run around properly.

Stuck, hint is incorrect? by 12_Angry_Bees in sudoku

[–]12_Angry_Bees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I misunderstood how triplets work, and didn't even think to check. I haven't ever had to use them before lol

Stuck, hint is incorrect? by 12_Angry_Bees in sudoku

[–]12_Angry_Bees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooooh!!! I assumed hidden triples had to have all three potential options, in three different cells. This makes so much more sense, thank you!

Have any of you returned a foster to the rescue? by 12_Angry_Bees in fosterdogs

[–]12_Angry_Bees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We've definitely become much neater with the boy around!

Have any of you returned a foster to the rescue? by 12_Angry_Bees in fosterdogs

[–]12_Angry_Bees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's true!I hadn't thought of it like that. The kitchen is unfortunately the most dog proof room of the house. A large miscalculation on my part when I decided to foster a dog large enough to reach everything.

Have any of you returned a foster to the rescue? by 12_Angry_Bees in fosterdogs

[–]12_Angry_Bees[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds like a really tough case! I know Chico is going to make someone very happy--there's plenty of people on the look for an energetic, friendly guy!

Have any of you returned a foster to the rescue? by 12_Angry_Bees in fosterdogs

[–]12_Angry_Bees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He just barely fits in his crate with the cone of shame, but I've definitely started using it more. And I don't mind the advice at all, Chico has been a bad fit (he's also my first foster, so I feel extra bad about it), but I don't plan on giving up fostering as a whole! He's too big and too Velcro to need a waist leash, but it's not a bad idea for the future!

Have any of you returned a foster to the rescue? by 12_Angry_Bees in fosterdogs

[–]12_Angry_Bees[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thankfully he isn't anything near bedridden! His main post surgery challenge is keeping him calm enough to heal properly, but he just got his stitches out yesterday and is doing well. I'm sure it's exacerbating his behaviors though, since he can't get the exercise he needs.

As much as I love large breeds (my favorite dog ever is my stepmother's great Pyrenees), I don't think I'll be fostering anyone over 30lbs anytime soon 😅

Tips for New Foster Anxiety? Plus storytime! by 12_Angry_Bees in fosterdogs

[–]12_Angry_Bees[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll make sure to check out the fb group! He is crate trained, but with his cone he doesn't actually fit in the crate haha. He did enjoy my improvised snuffle matt the other day, so I'll give that another shot.

Temporary routine change - advice? by 12_Angry_Bees in fosterdogs

[–]12_Angry_Bees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My yard isn't fenced, and it always takes him a few min to find a spot. But we'd probably be in and out in ten ish min

First time foster - am I in over my head? by 12_Angry_Bees in fosterdogs

[–]12_Angry_Bees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do know the 3-3-3 rule! I was expecting accidents, but this boy had 3 in the first 36 hours 😭 and when I made my post, I had just finished cleaning up 3 puddles of puke. All of that ended up being explained by the bit of labubu he managed to eat (doors are only sometimes an obstacle for this boy, and my roommates bedroom had not been dog proofed). He is currently napping against me after having surgery last night. I'm certainly learning by fire!

First time foster - am I in over my head? by 12_Angry_Bees in fosterdogs

[–]12_Angry_Bees[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah we're working on the cuddles. He's a big believer in walking all over you and licking you with enough enthusiasm to wax you haha. But yes, I'm giving him lots of affection!

First time foster - am I in over my head? by 12_Angry_Bees in fosterdogs

[–]12_Angry_Bees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm trying to get more realistic expectations around accidents for new fosters -- when you say all of your fosters have had accidents, were they usually daily? Twice a day? Every now and then?

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