Fostering a Golden Girl

[Logan]

I received this email this morning and promptly forwarded it to Scott, in Ohio, to see what he had to say.

"FHGRR has had a very busy summer with intakes...and our applications
have been fewer than normal. In fact, a few weekends ago, 2 members
transported 7 of FHGRR's goldens to a rescue in the northeast that
is in just the opposite situation.
Our situation is so desperate at the moment that we are referring
most of our owner surrender dogs to other rescues and only taking in
shelter dogs and emergencies. We currently have 4 females, from 7
months to 6 years that are in shelters with their time running out
and we need fosters for them. If you can help us and open you heart
and home to foster one of these gals, please contact... I took out the contact information

Desperate times call for desperate measures.. we certainly do not
want to shut our rescue doors to all goldens, but we desperately
need help.

Thank you....."

This is a similar situation to what there was when Zipper was pulled from animal control and came to stay with us for a while. Well, he stayed, permanently, and I don't think I can let that happen again, right now, but Scott agreed that if we can save a life, we need to do it, bless his heart. Because of us having the puppy (Mack) and Butter (kitty), and these Golden girls have not been temperment tested, it looks like we will not be taking one of these new ones, but will take over fostering of "Gracie", a one year old Golden girl, whose foster dad has to leave town next week for a while. I really don't have any doubts about Honey and Lilly, as they have always been so gentle and good with any foster we have had. As long as Gracie can be kind to them, we will welcome her into our home. You can see Gracie under "Available Goldens" at www.fhgrr.com .

I don't know how many members we have within driving distance of Greenville, SC, but if you are out there and would consider becoming a foster home for our Golden Retriever Rescue, please let me know. They desperately need help in order to save these Goldens.

Logan

[Rachel]

Be careful, Logan. Gracie is beautiful and looks like she has all those golden attributes which makes one IRRESISTIBLE. That look already seems to say, *Please, can I stay? I promise I'll be good.*

Good on you for once again stepping up to the plate. Just wish you could make this your full time calling.

[Pam]

Logan bless your heart (and Scott's too). How could you say no, but as Rachel said, you'd better be careful. Gracie looks like a keeper. I personally was drawn to Pammie, and it is not just the name. teehee! She has the same look on her face that I often see on Bella. I hope all of these precious dogs find homes.

[Logan]

I always have said that I know my limits, but, you know what happened with Zipper! We just have to help them out, though. We just HAVE to.

[Cincy'sMom]

What a great looking group of dogs!! You are amazing to be helping out.

Send me that cute little fluff ball Carson...I'm sure Ralph couldn't turn him away if he was on our doorstep

[BC_MoM]

Eeeeeek! What a cutie!!

[K9karen]

Ugh. I'm saying that because now I'm feeling guilty in my current situation for not being able to foster.
Pammie, my friend, I chose Pammie too, and not because of the name!!!
Logan, Gracie is ADORABLE! Look at that tongue! Honestly, I'd have a hard time choosing any of them! You and Scott are such good souls.

[lizbud]

Logan,

What a kind and loving thing to do. Gracie at 1 yr old might make a
good playmate for Mack. I am so glad you were able to help out even
though you have a house full of furries already. Best of luck with the
fostering.

I was drawn to this guy Bourbon, Doesn't that picture make you want
to hug him?


http://www.fhgrr.com/Availabledogs/Bourbon.html

[Logan]

Liz, you know me well enough to know that those gray faces captured me, immediately!!! Bourbon and others........

But I appreciate the fact that the rescue is trying to find the right foster for me, without surprises. I think Gracie and Mack will do great. And maybe, just maybe, Honey and Lilly will get a break. I hope so! LOL!!!

Logan

[zippy-kat]

Good luck with your foster - she sure is a cutie and she sure did end up at the right foster home! For me, it was a tough pick between Gracie and Wilson... they're both beauties!

Not to hi-jack the thread but a quick question: have you always had goldens?

Keep us posted on the lil' one!

[Rachel]

Not to hi-jack the thread but a quick question: have you always had goldens?

Tonya, I know prior to Lilly and Honey, Logan had a cocker spaniel named KAYCEE.

[Vermontcat]

Oh Logan, Gracie is such a cutie!
I had a feeling that you would eventually have another Golden in your house even if she's just there as a foster.
I think it's interesting that you took in another Golden soon after Kimlovescats got her Golden Kenny.
Is Gracie there yet? I would love to see photos of her and your crew together.

There are so many cute Goldens available on that link you posted.
I would want to take Pammie and her daughter Pressley!

[zippy-kat]

Tonya, I know prior to Lilly and Honey, Logan had a cocker spaniel named KAYCEE.

Well, doesn't get any better than that does it? Cockers and Kaycee's/K'Cee's.
(I would LOVE to have another cocker. One day.... one day...)

I had thought I remembered Logan mentioning english setters for some reason.

Thanks Rachel!

Can't wait to see your pics, Logan!

[kimlovescats]

Oh LOGAN!!!! Gracie is beautiful!!!! Good luck being able to turn her back over!!!

Thank you for fostering her .... I know better than to submit my name and address!

Kim

[Logan]

I haven't heard anything else, yet, but I do hope Gracie will come. Honey and Lilly hope so, too, so that Gracie can be tormented by Mack, instead of them! Ha Ha!!!

Tonya, as Rachel said, I haven't always had Goldens. I had "Chuck", a yellow Lab, when I was married before. Then came Kaycee, Cocker Spaniel, who always reminded me of your darling Cocker, whose name has escaped me at the moment. Honey was our first Golden Retriever, then 5 months later, Lilly came. Then Scott and I got married and I got precious Murphy, a yellow Lab, then we adopted Zipper (who we were fostering), and was a Golden Retriever. He never left until he departed for the Rainbow Bridge in May of this year. And of course, there is now 5 1/2 month old Mack, who is an English Bulldog puppy. So Gracie will fit right in, at least for a little while. I'm not allowed to even consider keeping her.

Will keep you all posted.

Logan