June 2012 ~ Relay's House

June 28, 2012

Dealing with the unexpected

6/28/2012 Yada No comments

When we planned a last minute trip across country, I thought I was very clever in setting up some posts with automatic publication times. I checked up on the blog, twitter, and facebook occationally to show that there was someone still out there and had planned an apology for the neglect, and had intended to post a few pictures of our trip. Unfortunately,...

Review your rescues

6/25/2012 Yada 1 comment

You can review your mechanic, your stylist, your realtor. But what about your rescue? Not only can you, but I encourage it! There's only two ways this can go. Either you liked your rescue group (in which case you want to shout it loud for all the internet to read, which brings positive attention to your group) or you didn't like your rescue group (in which case you should let everyone know so that people avoid having the same kind of troubles). Here is a list of websites that are perfect for getting your opinion out there. The Top 4 Yelp: This...

Spotlight: Foster Dogs

6/21/2012 Yada No comments

You know I'm all about a website dedicated to the support of foster families. Foster Dogs is a tremendous resource, and should be your first stop should you consider fostering a homeless pet. It touches on basic information about what fostering is, common problems you may encounter, steps for a successful adoption, tips on incorporating...

Questions to ask a rescue Before you foster

6/18/2012 Yada 2 comments

Success in fostering is more than getting a dog adopted. The rescue group greatly dictates how positive the experience is, and after a few trials and errors, we now understand that we want to feel that any group we foster for is also the best fit for our family. The rescues we volunteer with now must organized, legitimate non-profits, and have views and principals that align with our own. We've talked about some examples of not so great groups and we talked about our own follies with our first rescue group. Now,...

The great dog food debate

6/14/2012 Yada 2 comments

I love my handsome boy. Relay is a great looking mutt, with a trim figure, beautiful coat, and a face that gets him whatever he wants. Of course I want to give him the best life and health possible, but when it comes to feeding him right I find myself at a loss. Try to google "what to feed your dog" and you will find a war has been waged on the internet....

Happy "Gotcha Day", Relay!

6/10/2012 Yada 7 comments

One year ago today, my love. One full year of smiles, tail wags, kisses, and just more love than I know what to do with. Thank you for bearing with me as I learned how to be a poochie momma. Thank you for be a great foster brother. Thank you for just making our family whole. Without you, my puppy, none of this would be possibl...

Ain't gettin' no pug love

6/08/2012 Yada 3 comments

Oh my goodness, I love me some pugs. I turn into an absolute child when I see one, and I can't get enough. Shetland Sheepdog is Jeff's favorite breed and we have had two turns fostering shelties, it's now my turn. Problem is, I just can't seem to get one. Back in January I applied to be a foster for Mid-Atlantic Pug Rescue. The home visit took 5 people to coordinate (that really should have been a red flag), and now months later I am an approved foster home that is just sitting by the way side. It's a crazy thing really, I stalk their facebook...