My First Foster

David and I took a class in January at the Arizona Humane Society Sunny Slope location in North Phoenix. The class taught us how to become foster parents for dogs and cats living in the shelter. All the animals there, of course, were adorable and it was hard to just walk by and not love on all the animals there. At the end of the class, we were told that we would be notified by the end of the week about our potential first foster animal.

Well around 3 weeks went by and the Foster department finally called. We picked up our first foster dog at the end of the first week of February and we fell in love!

Everyone meet Taj

Our first foster dog is Taj. She is a 2 year old Chihuahua mix - David and I are convinced she has some  rat terrier as well as weenie dog in her because she's long and skinny and has rat terrier coloring. Taj was suffering from a urinary track infection and had to be administered antibiotics twice daily. Most of the animals going into foster care are either sick, recovering from surgery, or just need some extra love if they seem to not be adjusting or stressing from life in a kennel.

We will be returning Taj on Friday so that the veterinarian can test her and be sure she is well and can return to the shelter to get adopted. I know it won't take long for Taj to find a new home. She is a little skiddish from apparent previous abuse but she is so loving, loves to cuddle, is an excellent bed partner and the best part is that she is house broken-almost. She uses a puppy pad well and does not really care to go outside to use the bathroom but does like to walk on a leash around the yard. She is super lazy and laid back, loves to sleep, and eats well. She's gained a little weight at our house, which she needed!

I am excited for our next foster animal - but I know I will be sad to take Taj back on Friday. No other dog will be as close to us as she has been. 

If you live in the Phoenix area and want to adopt Taj - please stop by the Sunny Slope Animal Shelter and ask about her! I'll be sure to check up on her from time to time to ensure she goes to a great home!

So precious :)