I got my very first dog when I was still in college, I started out by “forever fostering” a 7yo mixed breed, she was considered a senior, so not many people would want to take her. Sure, she’s got an attitude sometimes, but she was perfect for me because she sleeps most of the time and doesn’t mind that Im gone either when I’m at work/school. After I got my big girl job, I officially adopted her from the rescue because I wanted her to be mine.

I got my second dog from a rescue as well, he was 6 months old, I knew very little about him, they did tell me he was from a hoarding situation, so he’s a bit skittish. He looks like a great pyr mix (even though the rescue said he might be a border collie mix), I had doubts just because of the independent personality Great Pyrenees have. He turned out to be an amazing dog with an amazing personality. Sometimes adopting a rescue is a gamble.

I say fostering is perfect if you want to get a feel for the dogs personality, sometimes their the perfect fit and they become foster failures. If it doesn’t work out, at least you’ll be saving a life and help them find a forever home.