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WHY I FOSTER: -
Ann
I was unaware of all the wonderful
cocker spaniels that were being abused and abandoned
until I happened upon Herb (red and white parti) at
the Hocking County Humane Society. After adopting Herb
we decided he needed a friend. I started searching
the internet and found the Columbus Cocker Rescue site.
I couldn't believe there were so many beautiful cockers
needing help! I carefully read through all the listings
to find the perfect partner for Herb, and found Lily
(our black and white ). Then I kept watching and reading
the website cocker stories & saw
a need for more people to help foster. After retiring,
I decided I could help by fostering in my spare time.
We have since adopted Buttons (a black and white vision
impaired snuggler my husband fell in love with) & Skooter,a
chocolate and white parti. Our house is now full, but
we will continue to foster one dog at a time.
Our family will continue to foster one dog at a time
to try and make a difference. Getting to know the dogs
and seeing them placed with just the right family is
very gratifying and makes me feel like I am doing something
worth while with my time.
Here I am with all our cocker
kids, & a foster gal. |
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WHY I FOSTER: - Wendy
After
the loss of our ever faithful mix breed Ginger, we searching
for another family member to help fill the hole in our hearts, & a companion for our
surviving dog, Reggie. We were searching for a beagle, but
kept coming back to a funny little cocker spaniel we saw on
petfinder. After reviewing & meeting lots of dogs, we chose
that cocker, Katy, from Columbus Cocker Rescue. She wasn't
the easiest dog, & we had to work with some issues due
to her neglect prior to rescue, but Katy was definately OUR
dog! Our love for Katy, led us to wanting to help & foster
other cockers in need. We have also adopted another CCR cocker,
Lady Bug, and a senior beagle, Kenny, & a wonderful cat
named Sooty, from a locat rescue as well. We are a busy family!
Even though we are a busy with
kids, pets, work schedules, we always have a place in our
home for a foster. In a year and a half, we've successfully
fostered 15 dogs total so far! Our children are learning
the lesson of giving of oneself & charity, & we
still keep in touch with most of the family's that have adopted
our fosters. Fostering has enriched our lives, & have
made us better pet parents along the way. |
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WHY I FOSTER: - Angie
I foster because
someone fostered my furkids before I found them. My first
dog, Clay, was fostered by Planned Pethood. He was the best "first
dog" ever - thanks to the love he had in his foster
home. I kept in touch with his foster mom, and took him to
see her a year after the adoption. When Clay was "all
too soon" diagnosed with a terminal illness & his
time on this earth was cut too short, I knew that he wasn't
my last furkid, but the first of many to come. After a time,
a friend referred me to the CCR website, and well, I had
a heart for Cammie - she was a little older and had been
in the rescue a while. Her adoption was finalized in 2006, & it
has been another roller coaster ride, especially when we
welcomed a cat to our family six months later, but I'm finding
roller coasters to be rather enjoyable :-)
CCR fosters all
of the dogs rescued, as does Planned Pethood. When I heard
of the number of dogs being given up for financial reasons,
and how great a need there was for foster homes, I signed
up. That was March, 2009 - I am on foster #12 right now.
While I have not yet adopted any of them, they all have a
place in my heart. I have helped to play a part in each of
their successful adoptions, which is so rewarding! There
are challenges with most of the dogs, but to see the love
in their eyes, and the happy tail at the end of their story
(when they find their forever home)... makes it all worthwhile!!! |
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Why I foster: - Mary
My love for the K9 citizens
of this world came very easily. These creatures are such
loving and loyal beings that, once you get to know one, there
is no turning back. This love would take me to rescue sites
to see all the wonderful dogs that are out there and I couldn’t
stand the thought of any of them sitting in a cage or a kennel
– being void of what they love to do best – giving that love
to others. What a crime. I could never take on more than
one foster at a time, having two of my own, but I do what
I can.
My two fur-kids are certified as Therapy Dogs. They
have shared their love to children, Hospice, Nursing home
residents and many hospital wards.
Here I am with Brandy
on the left (a rescue) and Ditto on the right. Ryder, my
current foster, is in my lap. |
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Why I foster: Ted
My wife and I do not have any children, and we consider our dogs our kids. I foster, transport & pull these cockers from kill shelters & other sad situations, because after all these poor creatures have been through in their short lives, we find that there is no better reward than to see the look on the faces of both the dog, and the adopter, when we bring them together. To see this, makes it all worth while, and knowing that we did something to help & played a part in the lives of all involved, makes us happy.
It is a job that isn't always easy, but we couldn't see us not trying to help. So please, if you can do anything to help, my wife and I ask you to step up if you can, and discover the same fulfillment we have. |
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WHY I FOSTER: Andrea
I decided to become a foster because it breaks my heart to see abused and neglected dogs. I believe if given the chance, all dogs will love us unconditionally and be amazing pets! After adopting my beautiful new best friend (Dottie) and seeing her come out of her shell, I knew we could give another dog a new chance. Fostering is something that is rewarding not only for dog to whom I am giving a temporary home, but for me as well. They learn to trust and love and be good citizens. Its a fun process, and I hope to stay involved as much as possible |
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Why I foster: JENNIFER
In January of '09 I lost my best friend of 15+ years, Bandit. That cocker boy meant the world to me, and we used to be called Timmie & Lassie, because we were always together.
When I had to say goodbye to him, I was beside myself with grief. He was a constant in my life, & then was gone. Barb (our director) gave me some much needed support & said when I was ready, I should foster for CCR. After a few months passed, I was at the vet's office with my Boxer when Jess (our intake coordinator) saw me and introduced me to this beautiful chocolate merle, litte blind cocker named Tessie. She asked if I would like to foster her. I told her to give me a few days to think about it. Well it was less than an hour later my husband agreed, and I called to say I was in! Tessie was my very first foster.
Fostering is an important part of my life. I am overjoyed when I can help an animal find its forever home. There are many neglected animals out there and if I can do my part by helping a cocker in need by giving back some of the unconditional love and joy that Bandit gave me, then I am doing something right. In my short journey with CCR I have made a lot of new friends (human and canine) and my husband and I even adopted a black cocker named Remy! I get great joy out of helping a cocker find its forever home and special family. This is something that doesn't get old, and I hope I am lucky enough to continue for a long time to come. |
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