Fostering experience - Buddy - day 2

The fostering experience is continuing and still great! Yesterday evening Buddy was tired after playing for hours with a 4 years old girl! He is so gentle! Today we went to Bark in the Park, a walk in aid for the Irish Blue Cross. Buddy had the chance to meet many other dogs, big and small, crazy and quiet, and he never had any problem! He didn't mind the confusion, all the people there, the kids approaching and he enjoyed the walk! The...

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Fostering experience - Buddy - day 1!

Everything is happening quickly these days. Two days ago I found a dog and in 12 hours I found the owner thanks to the facebook page Lors Lost dogs. In the afternoon I saw on Dog in Distress webpage that there were few dogs in the pound that would need urgent fostering. I applied months ago for fostering, but I never had the real chance to take a dog. So I called and yesterday Buddy came at home with me! He is an 8 years old border...

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Petition: Wicklow County Council and the ISPCA

I am sharing this petition found online because I heard that the situation in Wicklow Pound is a bit difficult. All dogs entering the pound should be photograhed and given the opportunity to be reunited with their owners, rehomed or offered rescue help. Currently only dogs deemed fit for rehoming by the wardens are allowed to be photographed and dogs are regularly withheld from volunteer’s sight at Wicklow Pound. There should be no hidden dogs. Stray and surrender information is information in the public domain and can...

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What to do if you find a lost dog?

For the second time I found a dog in Dublin and I found the owner as well, so I am becoming expert? :) Please feel free to add in the comments if you know more resources or if you have any tip or experience to share. So what to do if you find a dog? First of all thanks for trying to help him! - Usually I walk in the area and I try to ask people if they recognize him or can give me some information. - Keep the dog safe at home and don't...

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Fostering dogs - today experience

I have fostered a dog before and it has been a very nice experience. She was a 6 months old golden retriever and Jago was 6 months as well. Quite frantic weeks with two puppies but I could learn a lot and I am glad I helped her to find her new home! I will write about her soon :) Today I knew that a female german sheperd has been found alone, but unfortunately the owner could not keep her. She is in the restricted breed list, so she would have short life in the pound as far as I know. I went with Jago to meet her. Unfortunately...

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