# My New Foster Dog **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 16, 2012, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-foster-dog/644201 "2012-12-16T17:47:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![SeaDragonTattoo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df705f/32.png) [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2012, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-foster-dog/644201/41 "2012-12-20T02:22:06Z")
Wonderful pictures. Thanks for sharing them, she really seems to have a new contentment about her that wasn’t in the previous pics. Nice progress. ---
**Author:** ![Rhiannon8404](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rhiannon8404/32/17929_2.png) [@Rhiannon8404](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhiannon8404)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2012, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-foster-dog/644201/42 "2012-12-20T02:23:01Z")
Thanks for sharing the new photos. She looks happy and much more confident. ---
**Author:** ![PapSett](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2012, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-foster-dog/644201/43 "2012-12-20T02:28:59Z")
Thanks guys! I appreciate the encouragement. Not bad for someone that abuses their dogs, right? 😉 She is really like a different dog. She seems to know she has a whole new life ahead of her now. All the way to the vet’s she was very nervous and anxious- I am fully convinced that she thought she was going to be dropped off somewhere again. But on the way home she curled up and slept all the way to the pet shop. She is such a good little girl! ---
**Author:** ![AClockworkMelon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aclockworkmelon/32/10803_2.png) [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2012, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-foster-dog/644201/44 "2012-12-20T04:05:47Z")
> [@PapSett](#): > > Thanks guys! I appreciate the encouragement. Not bad for someone that abuses their dogs, right? 😉 > > She is really like a different dog. She seems to know she has a whole new life ahead of her now. I’m sure she’ll have a great life with you. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![PapSett](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2012, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-foster-dog/644201/45 "2012-12-20T15:43:11Z")
Yesterday was such a turning poit with her. On the way to the vet, she was very nervous and anxious, I fully believe she thought I was dropping her off somewhere again. On the way back, she curled up and slept. When I got home from work last night, my Gordon Girl Kharma invited her to play for the first time in the typical Gordon way, stomping her front feet and poking LuLu with her nose. LuLu was like… WTH?? at first, but quickly figured it out and they were wrestling at my feet. When we went to bed, she jumped up on the bed and looked at me so hopefully. I had been having her sleep in a crate in my room, but I decided to give her a shot sleeping with us. My cat Ruby jumped up and started rubbing all over LuLu, again LuLu was totally confused, but after a minute, she started nibbling up and down Ruby’s back, very gently. Ruby just closed her eyes and purred and purred. I was in tears. When I turned the light off, LuLu snuggled against my legs as close as she could get and I don’t think she moved all night. I really love this dog… ---
**Author:** ![SciFiSam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/47e85d/32.png) [@SciFiSam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SciFiSam)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2012, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-foster-dog/644201/46 "2012-12-20T19:04:55Z")
> [@](#): > > Yesterday was such a turning poit with her. On the way to the vet, she was very nervous and anxious, I fully believe she thought I was dropping her off somewhere again. On the way back, she curled up and slept.\
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> When I got home from work last night, my Gordon Girl Kharma invited her to play for the first time in the typical Gordon way, stomping her front feet and poking LuLu with her nose. LuLu was like… WTH?? at first, but quickly figured it out and they were wrestling at my feet.\
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> When we went to bed, she jumped up on the bed and looked at me so hopefully. I had been having her sleep in a crate in my room, but I decided to give her a shot sleeping with us. My cat Ruby jumped up and started rubbing all over LuLu, again LuLu was totally confused, but after a minute, she started nibbling up and down Ruby’s back, very gently. Ruby just closed her eyes and purred and purred. I was in tears.\
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> When I turned the light off, LuLu snuggled against my legs as close as she could get and I don’t think she moved all night.\
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> I really love this dog… She’s gorgeous! And she seems to have responded very well to your care. Are you sure she’s still a foster dog, though? Sounds very much like you’ve decided to keep her. ---
**Author:** ![PapSett](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2012, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-foster-dog/644201/47 "2012-12-20T20:33:03Z")
No, she’s still a foster dog… but since I get a say-so in her adoptive home, it will have to be the PERFECT home for her. And they have to agree to feed her popcorn at least 2-3 times a week. LuLu loves popcorn. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![chiroptera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df705f/32.png) [@chiroptera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chiroptera)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2012, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-foster-dog/644201/48 "2012-12-20T20:52:44Z")
> [@PapSett](#): > > No, she’s still a foster dog… but since I get a say-so in her adoptive home, it will have to be the PERFECT home for her. > > And they have to agree to feed her popcorn at least 2-3 times a week. LuLu loves popcorn. 🙂 Ruh roh. I’m seeing a failed foster in your future! She looks and sounds terribly, terribly sweet. She looked unsure in the first photos, much more relaxed in the last ones you posted. ---
**Author:** ![Corcaigh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Corcaigh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Corcaigh)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2012, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-foster-dog/644201/49 "2012-12-20T21:31:15Z")
> [@PapSett](#): > > [http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v20/PapSett/0062.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v20/PapSett/0062.jpg) Well she certainly knows how to strike a pose!! (am I the only one thinking PS is going to cave in and keep Lulu?? 😉 ) ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2012, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-foster-dog/644201/50 "2012-12-20T22:11:57Z")
Not even close. I’ll be amazed if he doesn’t keep her. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![chiroptera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df705f/32.png) [@chiroptera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chiroptera)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2012, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-foster-dog/644201/51 "2012-12-20T22:13:08Z")
I’m thinking LuLu is already home. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![PandaBear77](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/edb3f5/32.png) [@PandaBear77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PandaBear77)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2012, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-foster-dog/644201/52 "2012-12-21T00:54:43Z")
If I weren’t actively looking for a basset hound puppy, I’d take her. I have a feeling she’s home too, **chiroptera** 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![PandaBear77](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/edb3f5/32.png) [@PandaBear77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PandaBear77)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2012, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-foster-dog/644201/53 "2012-12-22T05:46:27Z")
Is it me or does she look a little bit like Jenna Elfman [in this one](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v20/PapSett/0024.jpg)? ---
**Author:** ![PapSett](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2012, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-foster-dog/644201/54 "2012-12-22T15:57:53Z")
LOL Panda, you’re right! As much as I do love her, she will definitely be doing to a new home in a couple week. If I keep her, I won’t be able to foster and help other dogs, something I really want to do. Yes, I will miss her and there will be tears, but this is the best for us all. The nice thing with Above & Beyond is they will put me in contact with prospective adoptive homes, I get to interview them, and the final decision is mine, who she will go live with. They already have several people interested in her. 🙂 I will keep in touch with her family and KNOW that she is living a great life. One of my main criteria- they must agree to feed her popcorn several times a week. LuLu loves her popcorn. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![lavenderviolet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/cdc98d/32.png) [@lavenderviolet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lavenderviolet)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2012, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-foster-dog/644201/55 "2012-12-22T18:06:20Z")
> [@PapSett](#): > > As much as I do love her, she will definitely be doing to a new home in a couple week. If I keep her, I won’t be able to foster and help other dogs, something I really want to do. Yes, I will miss her and there will be tears, but this is the best for us all. That’s a great way to look at it. I know that the local shelters around here are always desperate for fosters, so if you can keep taking in fosters I am sure you will save lives. Nice work! ---
**Author:** ![PapSett](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2012, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-foster-dog/644201/56 "2012-12-29T21:48:57Z")
Annnnnnd… LuLu’s adoption is pending! I interviewed 2 possible adoptors yesterday, one didn’t seem all that interested in her since she is not heavily feathered and doesn’t have a big, blocky head, but the other says she loves her already. She is a single, middle aged woman whop previously owned another English Setter. She works from home, has a fenced yard, lives across the street from a park, and likes to hike. LuLu will sleep in her bed and most importantly, will get popcorn regularly. Now to get the transport set up. I feel very good about this! And just because- My Christmas picture of all the kids: [![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v20/PapSett/0026.jpg) ](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v20/PapSett/0026.jpg) Left to right- Bunny, Sammy, Macee (in front) LuLU, Kharma & Nick ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2012, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-foster-dog/644201/57 "2012-12-29T22:06:43Z")
Adorable pack you have there. LuLu’s prospective new mom sounds great. Will you get to visit? ---
**Author:** ![PapSett](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2012, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-foster-dog/644201/58 "2012-12-29T22:13:24Z")
It will be too far to visit, I am in Indiana, she will be in Massachuchettes (or however you spell it!) But she promises to keep in touch and send pictures. ---
**Author:** ![Rhiannon8404](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rhiannon8404/32/17929_2.png) [@Rhiannon8404](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhiannon8404)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2012, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-foster-dog/644201/59 "2012-12-29T22:56:30Z")
Sounds like a really great match. Fingers crossed the transport goes through smoothly. Congratulations, Lulu! ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2012, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-foster-dog/644201/60 "2012-12-30T01:08:19Z")
b]PapSett/b] - Yay for a new home for Lulu! Did you see that I lost Daisy yesterday? She was attacked by coyotes. I’m just devastated. StG [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-foster-dog/644201.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-foster-dog/644201.md?page=4)