Walter and Friends
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My Foster Failure
Not every dog is a perfect match; as a foster mom I was used to fostering dogs for weeks or months at a time. Although I was not looking for a specific foster dog, Andy and I went to the shelter to spend time with the dogs in the play yard.
It seemed like there were too many great dogs in need of saving. As soon as we saw this big, silly brindle pit bull male walking our way we knew he would be our foster dog. He had been there for two months, sitting and waiting for a chance to be loved. “Walter” had a slight limp; we later found that Walter had a fractured femur at his hip joint.
Dr. Farrar of Animal Hospital of Eagle Glen performed the FHO surgery to remove the ball of the femur and over time, the muscles around the hip became strong enough for Walter to use the leg almost normally. With the help of PAWS and through surgery, water therapy, basic training, and lots of TLC, Walter became adoptable and ready for a new home.
We were all so happy for Walter, but there was only one problem. I kept telling myself that I would not be a failure, but on the drive home from an adoption meet & greet, I turned to Andy and confessed; “Walter is meant to be our dog” as I held back the tears- not knowing if Andy would agree. My record at the time was seven foster placements and one foster failure.
Walter is our four legged child. We are training him to be a therapy dog. Walter’s brother Seymour (also from a shelter) was a therapy dog at CHOC hospital. I plan to have Walter help educate the public on this misunderstood breed. Walter is a gentle dog who rolls on his back for belly loves, welcomes each foster dog into our home graciously, and makes our hearts full with love. Please consider fostering, you may just fail too!
Walter’s Mom, Holly
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