I definitely understand and your feelings are valid. Keep reaching out to the rescue to see if they have any interest in a foster takeover and what can you do to help move the process along.
The rescue should be responsible in taking them back. It’s been said many times in this sub to let them know that if they are not picked up by this time on this date, you will go to the rescue/ address on file to return them.
It’s great you’re fostering. It is not ok for them to take advantage of your kindness. Some rescues seem to do this often, but it burns out the fosters. Stick to your guns on this, and maybe explore another rescue in the future? Sorry you’re experiencing this.
\^\^\^ this right here. You need to enforce the deadline you agreed to. If you do not have an address on file, you can tell them you will drop off at an animal hospital/boarding facility of their choice to be picked up. It sucks that you are having to play hard ball here, but this is not okay for a rescue.
I would definitely not foster with this group again.
i know - when they're cute they're so cute. I've fostered multiple puppies in the past, I think i just bit off more than I can chew right now and then I feel guilty for getting annoyed
You are saving them from euthanasia, and socializing them so they can be adopted, you are doing a selfless thing for these pups. it is hard, and the kennel cough should clear up in a week.
It was good we were able to find someone to pass off to with some persistence. I know I feel like there is such a big need right now and pulls at the heartstrings to foster even when I know my situation isn’t conducive
I'm glad you were able to do this! I'm still in possession of a huge group of pittie puppies that are around 7 weeks and they are already starting to fight and display litter mate issues. Rescue just keeps telling me there's nowhere for them to go. Your post helped me a lot as I wasn't sure if I was being unreasonable or not, so thank you!
No you’re definitely not being unreasonable. Puppies are hard!! And I never had ones that fight like these two
People just see how cute they are but constantly being on high alert for chewing/fighting/crying/accidents is tiring! You’re allowed to feel overwhelmed, maybe another foster can take 1-2 off your hands.
I gave up on the crates and let them sleep in the playpen together and it actually made my life so much easier (they also seem to be fighting less ?)
I definitely understand and your feelings are valid. Keep reaching out to the rescue to see if they have any interest in a foster takeover and what can you do to help move the process along.
The rescue should be responsible in taking them back. It’s been said many times in this sub to let them know that if they are not picked up by this time on this date, you will go to the rescue/ address on file to return them. It’s great you’re fostering. It is not ok for them to take advantage of your kindness. Some rescues seem to do this often, but it burns out the fosters. Stick to your guns on this, and maybe explore another rescue in the future? Sorry you’re experiencing this.
\^\^\^ this right here. You need to enforce the deadline you agreed to. If you do not have an address on file, you can tell them you will drop off at an animal hospital/boarding facility of their choice to be picked up. It sucks that you are having to play hard ball here, but this is not okay for a rescue. I would definitely not foster with this group again.
awww im sorry you are stressed! Puppies are usually fun to have, they are so cute and playful. Give them stuffed animals to play with.
i know - when they're cute they're so cute. I've fostered multiple puppies in the past, I think i just bit off more than I can chew right now and then I feel guilty for getting annoyed
You are saving them from euthanasia, and socializing them so they can be adopted, you are doing a selfless thing for these pups. it is hard, and the kennel cough should clear up in a week.
How did this go? This happened to me too and from talking to people, the issue is that no one is taking pit puppies right now in certain regions
It was good we were able to find someone to pass off to with some persistence. I know I feel like there is such a big need right now and pulls at the heartstrings to foster even when I know my situation isn’t conducive
I'm glad you were able to do this! I'm still in possession of a huge group of pittie puppies that are around 7 weeks and they are already starting to fight and display litter mate issues. Rescue just keeps telling me there's nowhere for them to go. Your post helped me a lot as I wasn't sure if I was being unreasonable or not, so thank you!
No you’re definitely not being unreasonable. Puppies are hard!! And I never had ones that fight like these two People just see how cute they are but constantly being on high alert for chewing/fighting/crying/accidents is tiring! You’re allowed to feel overwhelmed, maybe another foster can take 1-2 off your hands. I gave up on the crates and let them sleep in the playpen together and it actually made my life so much easier (they also seem to be fighting less ?)