the fosters

Coco was dying of kidney failure before we even got him, so he was pretty defensive and grumpy. December 2017. Coco was a challenging first foster and having to put him to sleep was devastating. December 2017. This was easily Coco's happiest day. January 2018. Carter getting a bath. January 2018. Serious chunk. January 2018. Carter was never afraid to tell you what she wanted. January 2018. Cupcake loved being outside. October 2019. Cupcake guarding the compost pile. November 2019. Late fall low hanging sun. November 2019. Rusty was always on the lookout for squirrels. January 2020. Rusty plodding away, like a pickle barrel with legs. February 2020. Rusty showing some speed. February 2020. Statuesque Jesse investigating the fallow tomato beds. February 2020. Jesse running full speed. March 2020. Jesse smells something. March 2020. Jesse loving the sun. March 2020.

pick a ween

  • Murphy, the elder statesman (2006-2021)
  • Ruby, the sweet and high energy little sister (2013-present)
  • Tink, the confused and persnickety old lady (2008-2023)
  • Dagny, the high energy pup (2022-present)
  • The lovable former fosters

    • explained

    Coco, the first foster had to be put to sleep, which was quite devastating and strangely emotional after only having him for a month, but his kidneys were in way worse shape than the rescue thought.

    Carter, the second foster was gone in a week. She was heavier than Murph despite being a mini and barked like an old lady’s smoker’s cough.

    Cupcake was the fourth foster and she was my birthday gift - to return to fostering despite having two in the home. She had severe skin allergies and was pretty funky as a result. She was very sweet to us, but not very friendly to guests or the cat.

    Rusty, aka Rusty Bear, was the fifth foster. A real heavyweight who loved to snuggle. He was always on high alert when he saw a squirrel but otherwise was a pretty chill little dude.

    Jesse, now known as Jesse Gene Ween, was a sweet little guy who was adopted by some folks in the neighborhood who we have become friends with. Every now and again we can check in on him. He also had a strong hunting instinct but was a super snuggler. He was the sixth foster.

    ©2024
    C. Bell