Its #fosterfriday again! This week we want to share the story of our foster Karen Penny. Karen is one of those fosters who boldly marches in to a shelter to pull a dog in our behalf, and walks out with four. She goes on faith that we will be able to work them into our program and somehow, we always find a way, often because she is so persistent and compelling in advocating for them. She has dealt with all sorts of illnesses and takes it all in stride. Karen has a sense of humor and a tremendous passion to change things in her community. Its hard but she does not give up. We are so proud to have her in the Pixel family. Please read Karens #fosterfriday story: Ive been saving animals on the road and at dumpsters for what seems like forever. Attitudes toward animals in rural Georgia can be mind boggling. Usually if I found them, I vetted them and in a few instances I found good homes for them. In most cases, they stayed with me. Fostering in the south is completely different than the north. The attitude and mind set can be infuriating. Low cost spay/neuter is available, but most people will not take advantage of it. I have seen unspeakable cruelty that tears at the soul. The hardest part is knowing that I cannot save them all, but fostering and sending the dogs north to a better life gives me a chance to make a small difference. My first experience fostering for Pixel was so completely different than when I fostered for other groups. The support that you get from completely unknown people is amazing. I love the philosophy of Pixel and the fact that the group doesnt bail on a dog at the first sign of trouble. Now I foster for The Pixel Fund exclusively. One of my favorite experiences fostering for TPF was with two puppies at the end of last year that were found on the side of the highway. They were barely five pounds and so terribly scared. Since I got them around veterans day, I named them Patton and Bradley. These poor pups had everything go wrong. Every time they were scheduled to go on transport, they would break with something. The first time it was puppy strangles (that was a first!) Then it was ringworm. Bradley was pre-adopted and his poor daddy was beginning to think he would never come north. Finally they made transport in January. Bradleys new dad sent me pictures of him playing in the snow. Imagine my surprise when I got a text a couple of months ago asking if I would like to see Bradley. They were traveling through Georgia and made a special trip to Dublin, so that I could see my former foster babe. I am so overwhelmed by their thoughtfulness and generosity. That meant the world to me. I have eight (8!!!!) fosters right now. Rain, Dee Dee, Gee Gee, Wyatt, Julie, Thomas, Percy Sledge, And Sebastian. its only 2 or 3 but in this instance, if I didnt make room, all of them would have been euthanized. It is very, very hard to find fosters in the south. Everyone wants someone to save them, adopt them, vet them; as long as that someone isnt them. They are all beautiful, loving dogs. It is complete pandemonium at my house. I also have my own dogs and cats, as well as 6 chickens, 4 goats, 2 guinea hens and a donkey. Needless to say, once I get home I spend most of the evening getting everyone fed, out, walked, and back in the coop. Some days I could just scream, but then someone does something sweet and its all good. I thank God every day for leading me to The Pixel Fund. This group makes such a difference. Each and every member is committed to the cause.
Posted on: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 22:09:29 +0000
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