The picture to the right is a BEFORE shot
The picture up top...AFTER...all they needed was some
good meds, and TLC!!!
ok, so this is Mom..aka Annie!!! I wanted to take a moment to post about Fostering. Currently, Kentuckiana Pug Rescue is just like every other rescue out there. We are struggling to keep up with the overwhelming surrenders on a weekly basis. Recently, we had to turn to a fellow rescue to take 7 Pugs as our Foster Homes are Full!! If you know of a Puglover...or if you are one yourself, please consider filling out a Foster Application on our website. We are working in the states of IN and KY, so you must be a resident in one or the other. The process is simple, you fill out the application, we send a volunteer to do a home visit and then you are contacted by the Foster Coordinator in your state. If approved, KPR will cover the cost of all medical expenses with the proviso that you utilize a KPR approved Vet in your area. All we ask of our Foster Homes is to provide: Love, Compassion, and trips to the Vet. How much better does it get???!!!
Currently, due to such a shortage of Foster Homes, KPR has been unable to accept any surrenders for a few weeks now. We really want to see the "doors open" again to Pugs in need very soon.
Fostering is rewarding. We took in Penelope and Petunia on Feb 28, 2009. They were in a home that had over 174 animals in it..deplorable conditions. Both babies (6 mos old at the time) were "ate up" with Demodex, had an upper respiratory infection, and a topical yeast infection. They were on several medications and are battling yet another mild outbreak of the demodex . They are by far, 2 of the happiest little Pugglets we have ever seen. NOTHING has kept them down once they started feeling better! Bonded like no other pair I have seen...and well, we have Kirby and Colby and they are pretty bonded....these two are joined at the hip! Hilarious to watch, they love their wading pool and enjoy running and barking at NOTHING!!! geeee...sounds like a Pug to me!!! They will be going to their Forever Home in a few days. While bittersweet..because we love them so, it will be a rewarding moment to see their new Mama hold them and drive them off to a wonderful future full of all the love and attention they could ever imagine. So think about giving Fostering a chance...it is such a selfless thing to do for such defenseless little animals!! the smile on the new family's face will be all the reward you could ever hope for!!!!
Well, we don't live in IN or KY, so we can't help you, but we sure think you are doing a great job. We hope you find some new foster homes so you can keep up helping the pugs in your area.
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If Ryan and I ever get a place of our own, we would love to consider fostering. Right now, it's just not an option. But we'll keep showing up at Petcos and fundraisers just as often as we can!
ReplyDeleteOn a lighter note, I've tagged you in my latest blog. Go check it out and have some fun!!
Yep Fostering is very bittersweet but very rewarding. I've had Miley since April and she is so cute and happy. I will be so sad to see her get adopted but so excited for her at the same time. In the meantime she's got a loving safe home.
ReplyDeleteHi guys!!! I am Pearl and I live in Oklahoma. I surely wish I could help with the fostering needs at KPR, but for now... I just wanna be your friend!
ReplyDeleteCome see me when you get a chance!! I love ALL of the Indy bloggers- that city must be the Pug capital of America! You guys rock!
Hi Annie and puggy crew!
ReplyDeleteI came by from the Pug Posse's blog. It is nice to meet you! I can't wait to learn more about you.
I also have an adopted (bigger) brother named Chewy, and he wants to be your friend too.
xo