Ivy

I will be doing an in-home soon for a potential forever home for my precious Sonja. I feel really bitter-sweet about the whole thing, but I know it is in the best interest for Sonja. She is such a good dog and she deserves to have a permanent home and stabilty for the rest of her life.
All of the references checked out to be extremely good, even their vet (they had a Golden that passed away due to old age) gave them a really good reference. Another plus is that they don't live too far from me. Hopefully I could stay in contact because I truly do love Sonja very much.

Wish us luck.

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It's hard to let go of a foster, but it's especially hard when you've had them a long time & have been through a lot with them. I've been there many times, so I'll be crossing my fingers & hoping this turns out for her!

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Ivy that's good news for Sonja and while it will be sad in some ways
she will have a a good home for ever everything checks out ok plus the added bonus is well you won't be too far away from Sonja and visiting will possible so you can still be incontact with Sonja. So all in all great for everyone!
Give Sojan a special hug from me and my giril. ATB Ivy xxxx

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Cassidy

It takes a strong person to be able to deal with the emotions of fostering. But foster families are so very badly needed and bless you for opening up your heart and home to Sonja. No matter how hard you try to keep that little wall up, those darn buggers just tear it down and get right into your heart. Sonja is going to have a better life because of you - focus on that and look at it as an opportunity to help another in need!

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Hope it works out for you!
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Little Lucy

Oh Ivy, I think Cassidy is so right. You have been a lifesaver for Sonja and she has been so lucky to have you taking care of her. Sonja is a beautiful girl and I really hope this family is "the one". Good luck and keep us updated.

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Ivy

I spoke to the lady that wants to adopt Sonja yesterday. She was so nice. It was a relief to hear someone excited about my Sonja. I will be meeting her at her home this Sunday and I will be bringing Sonja along so she can meet her potential new family.

I feel so happy but sad at the same time. Please keep Sonja in your thoughts for her new forever home (maybe)

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Little Lucy

Sonja is definatley in my thoughts and fingers and paws are crossed.

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LuvMyMutts

Good luck to you and Sonja. I hope this is the one for her.

I've failed 'Fostering 101' twice. It's so easy to get attatched.

You just have to remember if you keep them all, you won't have room to foster anymore and that's such an important thing for dogs who are inbetween homes.

I know exactly what you mean by happy and sad all at once.


About 4 years ago, I fostered a Beagle who was pulled out of a shelter in Miami on the day she was to be euthanized. She looked like she had a litter of puppies every six months for her entire life. She looked to be in rough shape.

The rescue I was fostering for was having an adopt-a-thon at a mall and told me to bring her. I had already made up my mind to keep her, but took her anyway, thinking she would never be adopted with her boobs dragging on the ground.

A woman that was there that day, fell in love with her instantly and adopted her on the spot. I had to walk out right then and there and cried all the way home.

I later found out that she lived in a house on Sanibel Island right on the beach of the Gulf of Mexico. She ran on the beach every morning and evening and couldn't ask for a better life. I never could have given her that kind of lifestyle. As much as it sucked for me, I was so happy for her. It really turned out to be a cinderella story.

Ivy

Hello Everybody,

I went to meet Sonja's potential new family and they were a fantastic bunch. The children are very respectful and not over the top like many other kids their age. Sonja was completely comfortable in their home and with all the people.
The home is very nice and spacious. They are doing renovations, but there wasn't any hazards left out for Sonja to get into. They said she would have full run of the house all the time and would not be left outdoors at night. They do have a fenced in yard as well as a fenced in patio Sonja could be on in the warmer months.

I told them to think hard about adopting Sonja as she will cost a more than a typical dog (K/D food, blood work to check on her kidneys and such) and to get back to me at her convenience. She ended up calling me about 30 mins after I left saying that they ALL wanted to adopt Sonja!!! I wasn't even home yet. I could feel the excitement and love they had for her already and I truly like that.

They also had the grandparents come over because they wanted to meet Sonja too before they left on holidays!! Now that is a commited dog-loving family!!

I would definately like to see Sonja have her forever home with the two ladies and their beautiful family. I approve. I am going to miss Sonja painfully, but I know she will be happy with her new forever home.
So now all I have to do is wait for the family to get back to me this week to set up a date for me to drop her off. I know I will be crying buckets that day.

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