The ups and downs of fostering

This fall, Clint decided we should become foster parents with Lowcountry Lab Rescue. The organization was in dire need of foster families and would not be able to rescue any more Labs until more volunteers were found. Nothing like the thought of poor homeless Labs being sent to the animal shelter and probably euthanized to tug at your heart strings.

Cut to present day: We have two foster dogs for a grand total of four dogs at our house. Yes, four dogs. I now know why most people have only two children. Once you surpass two, life becomes just a little more chaotic. Now don’t get me wrong, our foster dogs are sweet and most of the time are relatively little trouble as they spend much of the day playing in our backyard (thank goodness for our large backyard and a warm climate!).

But as we approach Baby Day, it’s becoming more critical to find homes for our foster children. So, here’s a photo and some info. If you or someone you know has “Get a dog” as a New Year’s Resolution, fill out an adoption application with Lowcountry Lab Rescue.


This is Dixie, a 9-month-old black Lab ready for a loving home. She's incredibly sweet and loves to play. She is spayed, house trained, crate trained and knows basic doggie commands (sit, stay, heel). She loves to retrieve the ball and would make a wonderful pet.


This a Faye, a 3-year-old chocolate Lab. Faye has been through some tough times but is really thriving. She would do well in a home where her family would give her lots of attention and love. She is a puppy at heart and enjoys playing in the yard, chasing the ball and wrestling with her foster sister, Dixie. She is spayed and knows some basic commands (sit, heel).