When Kiarra received an urgent call regarding a puppy left tied to a dumpster for three entire days, she felt heartbroken and knew action was necessary.
Upon arriving at the scene, the rescuer encountered a dog who gazed up at her with sorrowful eyes, ready to find a place where she would be cherished.
Rescue Mission
Given the pup’s friendly demeanor, Kiarra quickly placed her in the car and drove her to Stray Rescue Of St. Louis.
With her sweet nature, the hopeful puppy found a foster home within mere hours of arriving at the St. Louis shelter.
“I felt an instant connection, so I decided to foster her,” shared Kendra, the dog’s new foster mom.
New Life
Now named Asami, the dog hopped into the car, embarking on her new journey.
Asami quickly acclimated and adored spending time with her foster mom, becoming her bonded companion and following her everywhere.
She struggles when left alone. If I close any door between us, she will whine, howl, and bark.
Even when Asami needs to do her business, Kendra follows her into the backyard to wait for her to finish.
As time went by, Asami began to feel more at ease and grew comfortable with being independent as well as being alone.
Her new favorite activity is playing in the snow!
She loves snowy days, delighting in running and jumping across it.
Kendra enjoys her time with Asami in her foster home, feeling grateful for the opportunity to provide her with a loving and warm environment, allowing Asami to acclimate to human contact and ultimately find her ideal forever home.
Importance Of Fostering
Sadly, some pups do not have the joyful and happy beginnings they truly deserve. After being rescued, they require someone to closely monitor and help restore their trust in humans.
This is where foster parents come into play. Many animals benefit from specialized care and an environment that aids them in getting back on their feet.
Foster families can provide tailored attention to animals, addressing specific needs such as medical assistance, behavioral training, or simply showering them with affection.
Moreover, fostering enables rescued animals to interact with various people, animals, and settings, ultimately enhancing their social skills and making them more adoptable.
Additionally, fostering eases the burden on shelters and rescue organizations. These organizations frequently face overwhelming numbers of rescued animals, and fostering allows them to concentrate on rescuing and housing more animals in need.
Lastly, let’s not overlook the heartwarming emotional reward every foster parent receives! Making a positive difference in an animal’s life leads to an abundance of love, warmth, and joy!
So, unleash your inner hero, visit your local shelter, and experience the joys of fostering!
