Ok, well here is what I've been thinking about these past couple days. Since our loss of Lacey we haven't talked about getting another dog yet. But my thoughts are that what if my husband agreed to fostering for ratbone. Before when I was interested he said no because we already had 2 dogs and he didnt want anymore even if they were only going to be here for a while. But now that we have room in our home this is a great opportunity for fostering because it will give Jack a playmate and help keep him socialized and it would give us the wonderful satisfaction that we are doing something to help those pups in need. I've been talking to my 13yr old about it and she is very excited. She loves animals and is willing to take part in the care a foster may need. Now if my husband will agree........that is another thing. But I will talk to him about it and get a feel to see if maybe he could be persuaded. Its not that he doesnt like dogs its just that it wouldnt be "his own dog". I know it doesnt make sense, but I guess it does to him.
Now.....after all of that this is my question. I know that a foster parent cant adopt the dog they are fostering, but what if we decide to adopt one of our own that we arent fostering...is that still a possiblity or would we have to go anouther route? And if we did get another dog would it have to be approved of first by ratbones (even if adopted elsewhere)?
Thanks for the infor. I looked on the ratbone website and didnt find any answers for this question. Sorry this is so long, but thank you for reading. |