By Brianne Peterson, Foster Mom

Why did you decide to foster Camo?

As a small boy, I wound up in doggy jail in a county where us Pit Bulls are labeled “rescue only” and if we are not pulled by a rescue, we are euthanized. ? Luckily, a foster with FTTF had a spot for a male puppy and I got my freedom ride on May 22nd, 2018. I proved to be a good boy and eventually went on a trial adoption with an approved family, but they returned me 3 months later. I promise it wasn’t my fault. I really was a good boy, but I got caught in the middle when their teenager wasn’t taking care of me like they expected her to. I’m not sure why a teenager was expected to be fully responsible for the lifelong commitment of a dog, but that’s neither here nor there. I just know I was part of a family, and then I wasn’t.

Lucky for me, Walter is living with his new family and I got to take his spot. Of course, I adjusted easily because I’m just a happy-go-lucky boy like that ? I’m now about 11 months old and 68 lbs. Foster mom says I’m a big, chunky mush.

Does Camo have any nicknames?
Nope, but sometimes I sing to him … “Camo Wamo Bo-Bamo, Banana-Fama-Fo-Famo, Me-My-Mo-Mamo, CAMO!”

How would you describe him in three words?
Giant, silly, sweet.

What is Camo’s favorite thing?
Balls. All of the balls. Tennis Balls, Rubber Balls. Any durable toy is good, but balls are best. He will fetch them inside and outside in the back yard. Him and Zoey are always back and forth taking them from each other. Within an hour, all of the balls usually have made their way under the couch so then he resorts to the rubber toys. He will get on the couch, tennis ball in mouth, and bury the ball in the couch cushions, only the frantically try to dig it back out. Camo lives for the ball. I’m transitioning him to rubber balls because I have to throw away about 4 broken tennis balls a day. He’s a power chewer for sure. One time I poured out a zillion tennis balls on the floor and he was so overwhelmed that he couldn’t choose just one so he was going from ball to ball chasing them all around (there’s a video of it somewhere) until they all ended up under the couch. He tries, but has not yet mastered the art of carrying two tennis balls at once.

Describe Camo’s perfect day:
Every day is his perfect day. This dog is slap happy all the time. He is super happy if one day contains a game of fetch, a game of Nascar in the backyard with Zoey, food, and snuggle-time. He needs to burn off a little bit of steam since he’s really just an over-sized puppy, but it’s not overly excessive. A game of fetch and maybe some zoomies around the yard with Zoey is enough to satisfy his exercise requirements. At the end of the day, he really wants to snuggle-up (dogs and/or humans, he doesn’t discriminate!). He also likes it when you tell him he’s handsome and take his picture.

Describe Camo’s ideal family:
Camo is pretty versatile and could fit into a lot of families. He tends to be submissive with other dogs so some doggy-siblings would be fine. He also tends to match the energy of the other dogs he is around. If the other dog is extremely playful, he will play all day long (sometimes to the point of excess!), but if the other dog is an antisocial couch potato, he will just hang out. Any play buddy should be durable and about his size, but he’s a freight train when he gets to running full speed. His bestie now is only 45lbs so he bulldozer her sometimes, but for the most part, she holds her own with him. Camo is like Velcro and does not want to be left alone so he will follow his humans from room to room. His humans can be any shape, size, or gender, however he would probably do best with older children. He would not maliciously hurt a child, but he is large and goofy and will likely knock them over since he’s just an over-sized puppy. Camo doesn’t chew on things he’s not supposed to when his humans are home, but he needs to be crated when left unattended because he will probably chew something. His family will have to be up for his goofy puppy mannerisms and be able to give him a little bit of exercise. Otherwise, he’s really pretty easy going and just wants affection. We have not cat tested him so I have no idea if he’d be good with cats, but he can be upon request.

Interested in making Camo part of your family?
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By Morgan, Foster Mom

Why did you decide to foster Calvin?
Calvin found himself in Henry County Animal Services which does not adopt out bully breeds. The shelter workers described him as a calm and collected guy in his run as he kept it clean and was quiet. He also showed off his sit, shake and lay skills to them. I stepped up as he obviously was abandoned by his previous humans when they were evicted and he needed new humans to save his life.

Does Calvin have any nicknames?
Cal

How would you describe Calvin in three words?
Affectionate, intuitive and bright

What is Calvin’s favorite thing?
Being with his hoomans… preferably snuggled next to you.

Describe Calvin’s perfect day:

Being with the hoomans all day doing whatever they are doing. If the hoomans want to…

Hike, I shall go anywhere with you

Walk, I shall explore

Nap, I shall curl up next to you

Watch tv, sports, This is Us, etc

House chores, I shall assist

Visit other hoomans and/or dogs, off we go

I do whatever you do hoomans as being with you is ultimate happiness

Describe Calvin’s ideal family:
A hooman or hoomans that can spend time loving on me as it makes my soul happy. You can see it in my body and face that I melt when I am with my hoomans as I feel safe and loved.

What my foster family wants others to know about me?

• I likely was hit by hoomans in the past so I am a sensitive guy. As a result, I am looking for a forever family who will protect me from harm and mean hoomans.
• I use my front paw like a hand. I will reach out while snuggling next to you to wrap it around your arm or lay across you. I also use it at times when I need to get your attention.
• I sit like a good boy when I know I am going on a walk or adventure so you can put my harness on.
• I have piercing eyes so I can capture hoomans with my love spell.

Interested in making Calvin part of your family?
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By Rebecca Sorrel, Foster Mom

Why did you decide to foster Dot?
Dot was a black adult pit bull who found herself in Henry County animal control. This animal control does not adopt pit bulls out to the public and is very particular about which rescues they work with. The odds were not in Dot’s favor to make it out of the pound alive being a pit bull, much less a black adult one. Dot was severally emaciated and had some skin problems; she needed Friends to the Forlorn badly.

Does Dot have any nicknames?
Doooot, Doot-a-rot-a-me, baby girl, rotten, and booger face

How would you describe her in three words?
Loving, bubbly and precious

What is Dot’s favorite thing?
Dot LOVES to cuddle. She is the world’s greatest snuggler. At a very close second, she loves running laps in the backyard with one of our other dog’s Hudson who is a greyhound mix, so there is a good bit of running. She has the biggest smile on her face when they are running around.

Describe Dot’s perfect day:
Dot’s perfect day would start by 7 am because is an early riser. She would eat breakfast with her doggy siblings, and then be ready for playtime #1. Playtime #1 would consist of Dot and her doggy sibling running laps in the backyard since it would be cool in the morning (the cool temps make them all frisky). Then, she would come in for her morning nap on the couch with her human for a couple of hours. Afterwards, Dot would be ready to knock out a couple of episodes on Netflix. Then, Dot would be ready for playtime #2 which would probably involve more wrestling than running. Then, she would want to go for a little walk in the neighborhood to enjoy the afternoon sunshine and breeze. After the walk, Dot would be ready for more cuddling until dinner time around 5 pm. After dinner time, Dot is usually ready to hunker down chew on a bone while the humans eat and clean the kitchen. Then, it would be time to cuddle while watching the human’s evening tv show. One last potty break for the girl and she would be good to cuddle up with her person in bed (under the covers of course)!

Describe Dot’s ideal family:
Dot is an amazing dog that gets along great with her foster doggy and kitty siblings. She does not live in a home with children but has been very sweet when meeting them. Dot’s ideal family would have another dog that wants to play and for the family to go for afternoon or evening walks. Unfortunately Dot gets carsick pretty easily, so she is more of a homebody that likes to go on local adventures in the neighborhood. She would love a family that would let her cuddle with them. She’s a sensitive girl that craves human interaction.

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By Morgan Jones, Foster Mom

Why did you decide to foster Henry?
Henry’s former foster family with the rescue was downsizing and Henry needed a new foster home. He met my dog, Mia, and they were instant friends. I have never met a dog who is so snuggly. He has so much love to give and he never stops pouring it out. His goal is to please his hoomans and be a good boy.

Does Henry have any nicknames?
Hen and Henny

How would you describe him in three words?
Goofy, Loving, Obedient

What is Henry’s favorite thing?
Snuggling with humans

Describe Henry’s perfect day:
Henry’s ideal day would start with plenty of sleep and snuggles. Once fully rested, he would love to go on an adventure with his human and doggy family to a park. After that perhaps more napping and snuggling. Post nap, some sunbathing and bone chewing. More napping. Then some dinner. After dinner? That’s right, more snuggles.

Describe Henry’s ideal family:
As long as my family has hoomans, I will be a happy guy as I just cant stop loving them. I love them from sun up to sun down. I would prefer a fur sibling but if I am exercised hoomans will likely be enough for me. I would love a hooman who understands me and sees how special of a guy I am. I would like for the hoomans to let me snuggle with them on the couches and beds. I like to give kisses so the hoomans must be okay with my loving nature.

Interested in making Henry part of your family?
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