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Always Next One: True Stories of Dog Fostering

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Fostering dogs is a rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging. In the book "Always Next One: True Stories of Dog Fostering," author Susan Richards shares heartwarming, funny, and heartbreaking stories about the dogs she has fostered over the years. These stories will inspire you to open your home and heart to a foster dog.

Always a Next One (true stories of dog fostering)

by John L Leonard

4.4 out of 5

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The Rewards of Dog Fostering

There are many rewards to fostering dogs. You can help a dog in need find a loving home. You can provide a temporary home for a dog while their owner is away or going through a difficult time. You can help a dog learn basic obedience and socialization skills. And you can simply enjoy the companionship of a dog.

Richards writes about the many dogs she has fostered, each with their own unique story. There's Max, the former stray who was afraid of everything. There's Lucy, the timid dog who blossomed into a confident and playful pet. And there's Maggie, the senior dog who taught Richards about the importance of living in the moment.

Through her stories, Richards shows how fostering dogs can change your life. It can teach you about compassion, patience, and love. It can help you make new friends. And it can bring you endless joy.

The Challenges of Dog Fostering

While fostering dogs can be rewarding, it can also be challenging. Richards does not shy away from the difficult aspects of fostering dogs. She writes about the heartbreak of having to say goodbye to a foster dog. She writes about the frustration of dealing with a dog with behavioral problems. And she writes about the financial and emotional costs of fostering dogs.

However, Richards also emphasizes that the challenges of fostering dogs are worth it. She believes that every dog deserves a chance to find a loving home. And she knows that fostering dogs can make a real difference in the lives of both the dogs and the people who foster them.

Is Dog Fostering Right for You?

If you're considering fostering dogs, Richards encourages you to do your research. Talk to other foster parents. Visit your local animal shelter or rescue organization. And make sure you have the time, space, and resources to care for a foster dog.

If you're ready to open your home and heart to a foster dog, Richards says, "Go for it. You won't regret it."

"Always Next One: True Stories of Dog Fostering" is a must-read for anyone who loves dogs. Richards' heartwarming, funny, and heartbreaking stories will inspire you to open your home and heart to a foster dog. And who knows? You might just find your next best friend.

Always a Next One (true stories of dog fostering)

by John L Leonard

4.4 out of 5