Feeling bad that Magnolia hasn't had any time in the lake, baby pool, or with the sprinkler in months, so we improvised and made her a little indoor pool.
Magnolia had a great first Christmas. She quickly learned how to open her presents and enjoyed some new toys. Magnolia, sweet little Maggie girl, is so special to us. Her kisses and snuggles are nice to come home to after a rough day.
She is the foster dog that we have had for the longest. I always like when our fosters get adopted quickly. The shorter they are with us, the less time I have to get attached. When you sign up to foster, you know saying goodbye is part of the deal, but it is still challenging to say goodbye to a little furfriend who has shared your home. As much as I want her to find a home soon, I am patient that we need to wait for the right home. I've communicated extensively with DDR's adoption coordinator, sharing what we've learned about Maggie along the way- her strengths, her quirks, her challenges... so they can pair her up with a perfect fit. We want her next adoption to be the final home she is in. In the meantime, we are trying hard to set her up for success. So although I was hopeful she would be in a new home for the holidays, she already has presents under the tree, just incase she is still here. The longer she is here, the more we get attached, but she is such a deserving dog and we will love and spoil her like our own until she leaves. We remind ourselves that as fosters, each day Magnolia is here is one day she didn't need to spend on the streets or in a shelter. And with each passing day she is here, she is one day closer to her new family. |