Poem For Pet Rescuers

December 17, 2008

A poem for pet foster moms

Poem For Rescuers

There I sat, alone and afraid.
You got a call and came right to my aid.

You bundled me up with blankets and love.
And, when I needed it most, you gave me a hug.

I learned that the world was not all that scary and cold.
That sometimes there is someone to have and to hold.

You taught me what love is, you helped me to mend.
You loved me and healed me and became my first friend.

And just when I thought you’d done all you do,
There came along not one new lesson, but two.

First you said, “Sweetheart, you’re ready to go.
I’ve done all I can, and you’ve learned all I know.”

Then you bundled me up with a blanket and kiss.
Along came a new family, they even have kids!

They took me to their home, forever to stay.
At first I thought you sent me away.

Then that second lesson became perfectly clear.
No matter how far, you will always be near.

And so, Foster Mom, you know I’ve moved on.
I have a new home, with toys and a lawn.

But I’ll never forget what I learned that first day.
You never really give your fosters away.

You gave me these thoughts to remember you by.
We may never meet again, and now I know why.

You’ll remember I lived with you for a time.
I may not be yours, but you’ll always be mine.

- Author Unknown

Rescue Angels – youtube video

Heart of a Foster Dog – youtube video

Angel Sarah McLachlan – youtube video


Pet Foster Homes Needed

September 17, 2008

Foster homes always needed for rescued dogs!

In the slide show above a small female dog is looking for a foster home or forever home. Note: Click on the sound icon to play the music for the slide show.

Info on dog:

Date found: Around Aug 22, 2008
Location found: side of the road west of Independence, Louisiana
Condition found: very thin, dirty, and many fleas and ticks
Needed: Foster home or adopt her!

Chole: Lab / terrier mix maybe; young adult female. Color: Black. About 18 ” tall. Was skinny about 15 lbs at the time found. Friendly, sweet, shy. Gets along with other dogs. The family that found her has four dogs. Chole is doing well inside the house and sleeps in a crate at night.

Please consider Chole for your next or first foster pet. Pet foster parents have first chance at adopting the pet if you fall in love.

Contact Info: Dana Burris of Albany, LA Home
Phone: 225-209-3814
Cell Phone: 985-705-1943
Email: Kevin.Kast [at] weyerhaeuser . com (remove spaces and add @ in place of [at])