I don't have pets, as such, as my job sometimes needs me to travel away from home.
However, often when I am at home, I foster for the local animal rehoming centre. Some of the dogs are fostered because they simply need a break from kennels. Others are with the centre only temporarily, while the owners are in hospital, or perhaps in temporary housing that doesn't allow pets. Sometimes, such pets pine in kennels and thrive better in a domestic setting.
Here are three of my visitors.
When I had the beagles, I dearly wanted to keep them, despite the practicalities - they were with me for 3 months, and felt part of the family. The good news is that they were reunited with their owner soon after they left me.
Because of job, it's been a couple of years since I did a lengthy foster, and I do miss it. However, I do get to look after this little lady whenever my friend goes on holiday.
