Jun 18 2006
Extended Stay
Two of the foster pugs, Lexy and Otis, were only supposed to be at our house for two days before going to a more permanent foster home. We told ourselves “we can do anything for two days.”
Well two days has turned into a week and a half. Three foster homes that agreed to take these guys fell through and no takers are in sight. The Pug Rescue coordinator has said if we can’t handle them any more to send them to the local kennel until they can find a permanent home.
The thought of sending these guys to the kennel is really hard for us. On the one hand, it’s tiring having five pugs in the house-they’re whining during the nights, barking during the days, it takes two of us to care for them, etc. On the other hand, they are now comfortable here, they’ve bonded with us, and we are starting to see their personalities come out. Yesterday, we found out the Otis likes to nod his head to classical music; last night we found out the Lexy likes to play fetch.
One of the reasons we agreed to help Pug Rescue was to give a good home to needy dogs, and Lexy and Otis qualify (especially Otis who’s a skinny and not feeling well), but it’s really disturbed our daily routines.
We’re leaning toward keeping them for a little longer and just trying to get them to adjust to our schedule instead of reverse. Besides, they’re really sweet dogs.
Um…happy fathers day?:roll:
Yeah - Happy Father’s Day!! Pets are excellent practice before having kids. I am glad you guys are willing to keep the dogs on for a while - you are good people! Who knows what might happen to them at the shelter….