My baby…the love of my life…who still has my heart 17 years after his passing…was in a cage trying to get my attention in a pet store in Arlington TX. As I walked away, my friend said, “He’s looking to see where you are going.” I asked to hold him, and the pet store employee told me, “A family brought him back. They say he doesn’t like people.” I remember thinking, “Well he seems to like ME.” He came home with me, and quickly became the love of my life. He was three months old when he chose me, and he passed in my arms at 16 and a half. Our bond was magical.
There's a reason when we say "you don't pick the dog, the dog picks you" and is so true. I have a little dog that fostered her during her pregnancy, the puppies were adopted, and somebody took her (the mom) for adoption, in less than a month she escaped from that house and came back to me. After that, I couldn't let her go with another human, and now she's with me.
My dog has been returned many times before I adopted him. The shelter wasn't seeking a family anymore when I got him. All of this happened just because he was shy and very scared of people, instead of being extrovert and cuddly. Now he's the most adorable and loving creature in the world 🥰
The darn cheek that the shelter wasn't seeking a family anymore. What then? Would he just have stayed there in isolation? Then at that point a decision should have been made to rather set his spirit free and have him to sleep. We are all pro life as far as possible, but what was more cruel???
My previous dog at 3 1/2 years old had 3 homes plus the rescue center when I adopted her, I could not of got a better dog had I tried, she died when she was 12 in 2018, a few months later I adopted a 7 1/2 year old Husky who was a handful and nearly went back several times due to aggression issues, now she is a big soft dog
They mean it in a good way. it's like going to an animal shelter and picking just one pet instead of picking like 5. Their job is to rehabilitate animals because it takes a lot of time and effort and bring them to a new home no matter how gut-wrenching it is but they fell in love and said screw it.
The last dog I adopted...a couple of months ago in June..is alot of work. She is blind and deaf like my two other dogs but I have not slept well in weeks because she just goes in circles...sometimes she falls. She is an old dog so I dont want to put her on a bunch of meds...she just gets one pill if it gets really bad and lasts hours. She wears diapers and never wags her tail or anything. She was at the shelter and was a stray...which I know is b.s. I was told if no one adopts her they would not pick hi up from the shelter so I agreed to. Now Im on meds for sleep but he is staying her.
She was returned because she belongs to YOUR family. Your family is the very best choice for this wonderful and beautiful dog 💜💚💛💙🧡❤ Take good care of her and God bless!!!
My dog was returned before we got him. He had been in four other shelters before he got to ours. The guy said he only wanted to be outside and didn't want to spend time with his son. Seriously people, dogs aren't toys! Let them decide when it's time to come to you. We've had him for four years and he is the sweetest boy... loves every person and every dog he has ever met.
They should buy a soft toy! Dogs are sensitive and empathic, they need input, affection and love. It makes you wonder what sort of parents these people are to their children.
lots of people including dog owners seem to have absolutely no concept of respecting dogs, they just expect to be able to do whatever they feel like doing with a dog, and if the dog isn't happy about that, they think the dog is broken.
Some people are like that with children as well as pets. I've seen people have kids to fill some need or emotional hole for themselves and act like they are just excited to get some live doll to play with or something. Seriously do not have kids or pets if you are that selfish people! They both require a lot of work and patience and need to be respected as individual beings with their own emotions and needs.
" The guy said he only wanted to be outside and didn't want to spend time with his son." These are the very same people who will leave behind a dog or cat when they move because they think it is inconvenient to take them to the new place.
These are the worst foster parents I've ever seen. This woman does not need to be fostering animals she's too bizarre. Plus who's going to want an animal that keeps stealing socks? I can't tell you how stupid you people look to the regular world
@@faithreturns333 my cat used to steal socks lol I loved that^^ call me wierd but whenever I'd lose my socks and she wasnt around she find them when she came back and put em under my bed
@@faithreturns333 What a heartless, rude and toxic thing to say. Pouring all that bitter nasty rubbish into the world tends to flow back on you like sewage which is evidently already a thing with you.
@@rachebrother5349 I love your response! Apparently trying to diminish the “trauma” of the dog staying somewhere else for two days makes you unfit for the human race😂😂😂! Frankly, these days, I’d take that as a W!!
So true. I established a dog rescue 20 plus yrs ago. I have had to bite my tongue many times to keep from saying, "well, I have a nice STUFFED ANIMAL I can show you" to people who have come to look at our dogs who had that mindset.🙄😁
@@csf7773 Self- control is a good thing. I laughed at your stuffed animal line. Thanks for giving me a chuckle. Sometimes people look at a dog or any other animal as a toy. All pets need care, Food, medicine, affection, exercise, and understanding. Not all animals have the same temperament. Abandonment and abuse can be a factor. It takes time and patience to pull them through the trauma. Thanks 😊 again. 🌞
It's really not about that. Be thankful they recognized their limits instead of keeping the dog and messing it up...ending up hating it....having an adopted dog is different than starting from puppy. Each has their challenges. Not everyone is cut out for it...I guess I prefer to be thankful they recognized that in themselves.
If you want a "work free" dog, buy a doll instead of a pet. Chips deserves all the love! Thankfuly, she found in her foster, and now her oficial family, a place to be forever ❤️
have a similar story. i grew up with dogs my whole life. when i moved out on my own i lived in apartments for several years and when i bought my first house, i wanted a dog. I waited 6 months after and adopted a shelter dog. i brought her home and she just could not adjust to being in a home. she only knew the shelter the first 6 months of her life. i took her back to the shelter and asked if she had been abused because she was literally afraid of everything. it was the worst feeling of my entire life leaving her there until i had to go back and give her a second chance. like it was god telling me i had to go back and try again. aside from getting married and having a son, bringing my future best friend back into my home was the best decision of my life. 11 years later and she is literally the best friend i ever had. god bless you if you took the time to read this and hope it inspires you to always be kind to animals and let them into your lives if you have the means.
She knew she was home and that’s why she probably was acting differently at the other home. It’s because she wanted to be returned to ‘her’ home! If failure is what you call love, then let’s all fail! ❤️
Many people get a dog when what they need is a house plant . Water it give it a little light and you can feel accomplished. An animal is not like that. They need you as much as you need them. Food, understanding, time, scratches on the belly and petting on the ears. Snuggles on the couch. If you're the type that thinks dogs or cats belong in one space of the house or outside, not on the furniture or you don't have the time to put into a pet . If you can't see yourself treating it like family, don't get an animal.
Yes, dogs with anxiety and other mental health issues are more work than healthy and happy dogs. Yes, they are too much work for some people. No, there is absolutely nothing at all wrong with someone who acknowledges that someone or something is too much work for them.
@@princezzpuffypants6287 Still, it shows that they didn't think about it enough. Adopting an animal, especially with special needs, is a big deal ! You have to think the impact on the dog to be return...
Don't care about the other people who didn't want her...You have no idea how much I loooove you and your hubby for taking the time and patience needed to make that beautiful dog comfortable and for keeping her. Thank you for documenting this. This world NEEDS more people like you!!
I love this!!!! My dog was my "failure" . I fostered her 11 years ago and after a year and a half of rehabilitating her I look back on how far she came. How far I came. Keeping her as my family was my BEST decision of my ENTIRE life. The end of this month we celebrate 11 years together. :)
She had her problems from going from one owner to another so it wasn’t surprising that her new owners had some difficulty with her. I am glad that you decided to keep her. She’s a little angel at heart.
She couldn't have gotten a better, more caring family for here. God Bless you for your love.Thank God for your "failure" it brought her to the correct home. Yeah! For you. They say God closes a door, but opens a window. (He always gives you a second chance.)
Omg the look in her eyes breaks my heart, she's terrified. What has that poor baby been through? What sort of evil monster could hurt that precious baby?
@@PhysicsOfParkour Of course. It is a mentally retarded beggar, unable to survive on its own abilities, so it's totally relying on a human for everything. But it doesn't beg for much. It only begs for its food for life, its home for life, its vets for life and your precious time for the rest of its life. But it pays you back! When it sees its everything-provider it wags its tail and licks him... And we have agreed to call this... "unconditional love"! CONCLUSION: The I.Q of the dog "parents" is comparable to the I.Q of their "children", only a little more naive.
@@ashotoftequila3426 1. About "beggar": All its survival capabilities have been bred out during the ancient human project of domesticating the wolfs. So, the dogs can only survive depending on human charity. They beg the humans for food and all other essentials for surviving, because they could not survive without the human help. 2. About "mentally retarded". The dog species came from ancient wolves after downgrade. The today dog brain is 30% smaller than today wolf's. That's an average among all dog species. Even a 6 month old wolf puppy easily outsmarts any adult dog on this planet. So, dogs are mentally rearded compared to their ancestors. If humans disappeared all other animals would be very happy but the dogs. The dogs would disappear 2-3 weeks after humans, when they would have consumed every human food leftovers. They can not hunt in order to survive. They lost this ability thousands years ago. They are an incomplete species depending on other species (the human) for their survival.
The term "foster failure" is actually a positive thing! It means that, as a foster, she fell in love with the dog and decided to adopt her. :) It's a term that dog/cat foster parents use.
I adopted a colony cat, almost feral, from my local cat rescue. It took me a full month just to be able to look at her without her hiding behind the fish tank. Now, ten years later, she gives me the best head bumps and love bites. Don't give up on the difficult ones. They're worth it
You are right- The best Failure is a Foster Fail for a dog that needs so much love, care and attention. Chips got the home she so deserved the 2nd time around.
It's just awful how scared Chips was in the beginning. Breaks my heart to think of the life prior to you. I'm so happy you were there and able to rescue this precious pup.
She's cute? I'm a minute and a half in and barely know what the dog even looks like. The foster mom is taking up 90% of the screen in almost every shot 🙄
Too much work??? Seriously? Dogs need patience and live and you have the most loyal friend for life. Some people don’t deserve to own pets. So happy that you kept Chips. What a cutie ❤
I’m glad they decided to keep her. Remember the three 3’s. 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to realize this might be forever, 3 months to feel like this is home. To return after 2 days those people don’t deserve a dog!
maybe because of the socks part ? don't let dogs eat socks because they will eat them and then it's to the vet or death, happened to mine, pretty stupid part of the video didn't dislike but that would be a reason
I raised many dogs from puppies but adopted Layla at a year and a half. Based on the paperwork this is her first real home. She had an intestinal parasite when I got her so after a week, I left her at the vet for some tests. She must have thought she'd been rejected again, after all the back room is full of kennels. She was very excited when I picked her up, but what really got to me was when we were home, she ran outside through the dog door, which I assumed meant she needed to pee. Instead, I watched her sprint to the end of the dog run and back in without stopping. The happiness in her eyes and overall excitement showed me how much it meant to her to finally have a home.
My cat was surrendered when she was 3 years old. She was returned to the shelter after a week because she was not used to dogs. Both of those homes were failures. Had her 3 years now, best pet I ever had. I ❤ her and she knows it.
No animal should ever have that expression in their eyes. She was haunted by what she's been through and yet finally, she had someone to trust and bond her up. Then they gave her to someone else. Happy she's happy and is back with the Foster family, but the thought of how the poor thing was feeling when she was with the other people, is heartbreaking.
I’m no vegetarian but your comment reminded me why I can’t eat mammals anymore, it’s that same scared look in the sheep and cow’s eyes. Birds, fish, that doesn’t seem to get to me.
Nope! Sorry but if all one is willing to put in to a rescued pet is 2 days then they cop out then that tells me they are not legit pet people because even a dog raised from a new born pup is 11 to 15+ years of your time and effort. I have 3 dogs and all are rescued dogs when they were less than a year old. 1 is originally mine and the other two dogs I inherited by way of my brother's passing and my Mother's passing. I am single and hold a steady job from moving till evening and take all 3 dogs a good walk 4 to 6 days a week depending if the weather is good. I alone pay all their vet bills. It's a lot of work but I would never give them up because saying oh they are too much work. So from my point of view from a single Man with 3 dogs, if you're not willing to commit to a pet, then don't even consider it. Too many of my fellow Americans have become too darn selfish and physically lazy to put work in o a pet.
My dog adopted me a year before I got her. She was my granddaughter'dog, going up to their house every few months and she stayed with me. When I finally decided to to take her, I drove up there and she got in the car and wouldn't get out, she's been my love for 11 years now.
She is so cute. I’m actually glad the other person returned her. She needs, loves, and trusts you and your husband. She was meant to be yours. Thank you for not giving up on that sweet baby. Happy life to you all. 😁😘
You're not a failure. I give you an A+! Chips Ahoy was skittish in the beginning, but once he realized he was safe in your home, he came out of his shell. You were very patient with him which was what he needed. I'm so glad you adopted him and will provide him with the life and love he needs. ❤️
In the fostering circle, being a foster fail is a positive comment. It just means that you failed at placing them with someone else it doesn’t mean that you’re a failure. Very few fostering families don’t have at least one “failure” out of their time at fostering.
A "Foster Fail" is a good term, not a negative one. It means you failed at just being a foster family, but instead ended up loving the dog so much that you adopted it. It's a term of endearment, and one I'm always happy to hear.
It is SO PRECIOUS to see the light in her eyes, now that she's found someone and somewhere she can trust. Great job, you guys!!!!! God bless you all :)
Imagine the hell and fear Chips felt during those 2 days, she would have been terrified at the other house starting all over again !! Thank god u kept her 🙏
Yes! They could have chosen to put her through another adoption, making sure they would give her enough time to trust and relax, but why do that since her trust issues were so severe and she is with the family she is comfortable with. They made the right decision.
We fostered a pup just like Chips. His name is Houdini, he escaped the euthanasia handler at the shelter, then escaped into the parking lot. He ended up back at the shelter a month later. K9 Spirit rescued him then brought him to us. Houdini was super sketchy, they can only assume he was a stray most of his life. It took him about 3 months before he trusted us. I would say about 1 year before he was a part of our pack. He's been with us for almost 6 years now, and he's not going anywhere. We fostered easily in total about 30-40 different dogs over 7 years. For some of them that came from a kill shelter, when I saw them finally relax, I could see a relief from them like they haven't slept for days. We all know dogs can sense death, and when its close, so when they get rescued and get to a safe foster home they know its going to be okay. Nothing has ever been more rewarding than fostering dogs. Yes. Your heart breaks when you adopt them out, but they are alive, and a broken heart can heal, and love again. That is much easier than being trapped in a kennel, alone, unloved, then being put to death because your time is up. Be an amazing human and foster if you can. Many rescues who are well funded provide food, bowls and cover veterinary bills too, so you're just giving your home and your heart.
@@noora4167 Ya they are like rarely common in our country India. When the dog is not being adopted, the people at the shelter do mercy killing by some gas
Well said! I'm trying to see if I can start fostering as well but I have to clear with my apartment manager and then I'm good. I would love to give them a safe home until they find their permanent home.
We adopted a cat who had been returned and then taken back by his owner two times. After he was surrendered the third time, the rescue said “No more” when the former owner came to take her cat back. Hamish Atticus McGinge is a joy and our family! It took time for him to trust in humans after his owner did this to him but we gave him all the time that he needed. Understanding how animals bond is a big part in taking in any pet.
Being a foster failure is the best, we are foster failures to our beautiful boy, Charlie, who came from a puppy farm after being a stud there for 7 and a 1/2 years. We have had him since Feb 21 and it is now Nov 21 and he is now becoming a dog again and trusting humans. He was so shut down when he arrived like Chips Ahoy. We could not let Charlie be adopted by anyone else as he still has so many anxieties and he is now 8 years old and living his best life as a foster failure proudly.
Back in April we fostered then adopted a beagle seized from a puppy mill. It’s been a slow process getting her to trust us. She came around to my wife reasonably quickly though it depends on the day. She’s only just now coming around to me. Patience and love is the key. She will never be 100% comfortable as she is between 7 and 10 years old and lived her entire life in a small cage just to breed. However, she will be given as much love and happy times that we can possibly give until she crosses that rainbow bridge!
My little girl was passed on by 3 families. They were going to put her to sleep the next day (Friday). I said, no I will take her. She spent 14 + days under my bed scared. After the 5th day of not eating nor drinking, I had to call my vet. He had a great idea, have my rescued cat (Myra) hang out with her under the bed and feed her hamburgers on top of my hand. Just lay on the floor, with a pillow, a book, and listening to smooth jazz. After the 2nd evening she ate out of my hand ! I was silently crying. then quietly drinking water after wards under the bed. She has passed away last year of cancer. Gosh I miss her so much. She lived a wonderful 16 happy years. I miss you Giselle 💞💕♥
I’m still salty about the puppy my family got for me, ending up liking my sister more. Sadly the apartment she lives in is not allowed to have dogs but the one I live in does, so the puppy lives with me but ADORES my sister (and I always have a doggy sitter on call if I’m out of town so win win)
I have a Chips Ahoy and she is slowly coming out her shell. She's wonderful and has this sweet wonderful gentle personality. She's still a trash hound but now when I catch she just looks at instead of running away in fear. It's fun to watch her decide if she's going to get in the trash or not. All I have to do is say her name and she walks away. These Chips Ahoys are not too much work; they are so worth the wait! My Chips Ahoy loves the cats and sleeps with them in the same bed. She makes me smile so often.
Isn't it wonderful seeing them come out of their shell and learn to love and trust again? It's amazing what patience, love and understanding can do. The damage/trauma didn't happen in one day...they likely endured it for a while. The healing isn't going to happen in one day either. Bless you for being patient and understanding with your Chips Ahoy and giving her unconditional love and a happy home. Stories like this give me hope for humanity. 💕
Those eyes said it all from the very beginning. She wanted to be loved so deeply, but didn’t want to be hurt again. 🥺💔❤️🩹 What you do & what you’ve done, is such a blessing.
Watched 4 in a row now and am in a mess crying about how utterly cruel people can be. Thank god for all the saviours who come to their rescue. God bless them.🥰🥰🥰
Yes she is your dog! She will fit right into your Fostering work by being a little helper. Thank you for having the wisdom and generosity of keeping Chips Ahoy in your forever. Thank you for sharing this inspirational story ❤❤❤❤
Too much work? what did they think this was a goldfish, where you put food out twice a day. It's a dog, a pet that needs time and stimulation. Those people should never own pets. Glad to see the fosters adopt her
Fish aren't too much work? You've never had to maintain a tank have ya luv 😂 but absolutely agree, it's irresponsible to get any animal without doing research on the species and the individual your getting. All animals have special requirements and need love and attention x
@@flame-29936 I guess i must have written it wrong. Unlike Fish who just need some food and weekly cleaning. Dogs, birds, cats, and other more mobile animals around the house need a lot more attention and effort. You should either be fully devoted or have thoroughly researched before getting these types of pets. Each one is unique and has different needs. Some people amaze me at how incompetent they can be haha
We adopted a dog from a rescue. She was completely shut down. Always in the corner hiding behind furnitures. It took 5 months before she would lie down with the family
She wanted u 2 . She learned to trust u & Brenden & she picked u as her fur everhome. She’s so dang adorable. Who couldn’t resist those little sad eyes
Some people aren’t fit for some dogs. Some people don’t have patient or maybe just didn’t had enough time to really take care of her. It’s lovely that she’s (the dog) adjusting to her surrounding.
that's true but i daresay if you adopt a shy dog give it more than 2 days sheesh 🙄 and for that matter people ought to know what kind of dog they'd like and enquire about their personality at the shelter
Thank god those people returned her instead of giving her another miserable life. My rescue pup was an abused, emotional wreck. It was so rewarding and great to teach her to trust and love
My baby…the love of my life…who still has my heart 17 years after his passing…was in a cage trying to get my attention in a pet store in Arlington TX. As I walked away, my friend said, “He’s looking to see where you are going.” I asked to hold him, and the pet store employee told me, “A family brought him back. They say he doesn’t like people.” I remember thinking, “Well he seems to like ME.” He came home with me, and quickly became the love of my life. He was three months old when he chose me, and he passed in my arms at 16 and a half. Our bond was magical.
What a sweet story of your best friend. ❤
Bless your heart for protecting and caring for your pet until the end. Someday, you will be reunited.
I grew up in Arlington tx. Really weird I suddenly saw two mentions of Arlington today. Maybe it’s a sign
You will see each other in heaven
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I'm glad you kept her. She is already used to you guys and she loves you
Once she bonded with the husband, she became their dog. Giving her away would break her trust again.
@@RevLeigh55 but they gave her away
There's a reason when we say "you don't pick the dog, the dog picks you" and is so true. I have a little dog that fostered her during her pregnancy, the puppies were adopted, and somebody took her (the mom) for adoption, in less than a month she escaped from that house and came back to me. After that, I couldn't let her go with another human, and now she's with me.
Aww ☺️ nice 👍🏻 touching ♥️ story Angeles,thanks 🙏🏻 for sharing it & a happy 🙂 ending for you & your dog. 🐶 ❤
Good job foster Mom!!!! Foster fails are the best!!!
So proud of ya 😁
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Show us a picture of her. What a cute story
Aww that's beautiful. Cling close to each other and have a long happy life together. 😍😍🥰🥰
Shy and scared dogs are the most loyal loving dogs once they open up which means you've earned their trust.
My dog has been returned many times before I adopted him. The shelter wasn't seeking a family anymore when I got him. All of this happened just because he was shy and very scared of people, instead of being extrovert and cuddly. Now he's the most adorable and loving creature in the world 🥰
The darn cheek that the shelter wasn't seeking a family anymore. What then? Would he just have stayed there in isolation? Then at that point a decision should have been made to rather set his spirit free and have him to sleep. We are all pro life as far as possible, but what was more cruel???
Hard to fathom crazy people. Of course love and patience. We know this works out in the end. She's so adoreable.
God bless your beautiful family!!!
My previous dog at 3 1/2 years old had 3 homes plus the rescue center when I adopted her, I could not of got a better dog had I tried, she died when she was 12 in 2018, a few months later I adopted a 7 1/2 year old Husky who was a handful and nearly went back several times due to aggression issues, now she is a big soft dog
Thank you for sharing that 😊.
Not a failure. She ended up right where she was supposed to be. Such a sweet girl! Thank you for your patience, kindness and love!
Amen to that ! 😉
Thank you for adopting this precious girl Chips Ahoy! - what a great name 😆 I hope she has many happy years with you and your hubby!! 🥰🐕
Eeyup.
Lucky dog to have you!!!
They mean it in a good way. it's like going to an animal shelter and picking just one pet instead of picking like 5. Their job is to rehabilitate animals because it takes a lot of time and effort and bring them to a new home no matter how gut-wrenching it is but they fell in love and said screw it.
Too much work? Disgusting. Thank you for adopting her, she's really a sweetheart.
The last dog I adopted...a couple of months ago in June..is alot of work. She is blind and deaf like my two other dogs but I have not slept well in weeks because she just goes in circles...sometimes she falls. She is an old dog so I dont want to put her on a bunch of meds...she just gets one pill if it gets really bad and lasts hours. She wears diapers and never wags her tail or anything. She was at the shelter and was a stray...which I know is b.s. I was told if no one adopts her they would not pick hi up from the shelter so I agreed to. Now Im on meds for sleep but he is staying her.
All dogs are a lot of work, people who have no patience shouldn’t have pets.
Foster Failing is an honor! Thank you for loving and taking care of her. She is home!
Dogs are very special, precious souls. Idiots can really hurt them.
Dogs are disgusting
What about you eating Chicken and cow
She’s absolutely gorgeous. She couldn’t have wished for a better family.
anyone else feel hungry
This was her foster family.
Or as they say ....a failed foster...
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She was returned because she belongs to YOUR family.
Your family is the very best choice for this wonderful and beautiful dog 💜💚💛💙🧡❤ Take good care of her and God bless!!!
Thank you!! For 2 days this Angel was miserable because you built her trust to give her away. I still would have pooped in your shoes!!!
I absolutely agree that adorable ❤🐕❤ belongs to your family. Bless your heart❤❤❤🐕❤❤
@@shirlepps4636 yeah I didn’t understand that at all. Then why adopt a rescue in the first place.
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That part!
Couldn't have said it better myself! Well done!
These people are heroes. Thank you for being a special breed: foster failure. I’m so happy for Chips Ahoy.
My dog was returned before we got him. He had been in four other shelters before he got to ours. The guy said he only wanted to be outside and didn't want to spend time with his son. Seriously people, dogs aren't toys! Let them decide when it's time to come to you. We've had him for four years and he is the sweetest boy... loves every person and every dog he has ever met.
They should buy a soft toy! Dogs are sensitive and empathic, they need input, affection and love. It makes you wonder what sort of parents these people are to their children.
lots of people including dog owners seem to have absolutely no concept of respecting dogs, they just expect to be able to do whatever they feel like doing with a dog, and if the dog isn't happy about that, they think the dog is broken.
Some people are like that with children as well as pets. I've seen people have kids to fill some need or emotional hole for themselves and act like they are just excited to get some live doll to play with or something. Seriously do not have kids or pets if you are that selfish people! They both require a lot of work and patience and need to be respected as individual beings with their own emotions and needs.
Makes you wonder how the son was treating the dog if the dog (who now loves everyone) wouldn’t be around him.
" The guy said he only wanted to be outside and didn't want to spend time with his son." These are the very same people who will leave behind a dog or cat when they move because they think it is inconvenient to take them to the new place.
She just needed time, it's no telling where she was rescued from and what they did to her. Thank god she was returned to you. Beautiful story 🙏🙏❤
Thank god she wasnt abandoned rather than returned hope she finds a better home that can give her time
These are the worst foster parents I've ever seen. This woman does not need to be fostering animals she's too bizarre. Plus who's going to want an animal that keeps stealing socks? I can't tell you how stupid you people look to the regular world
@@faithreturns333 shut up🤬 nobody likes creeps like you
@@faithreturns333 my cat used to steal socks lol I loved that^^ call me wierd but whenever I'd lose my socks and she wasnt around she find them when she came back and put em under my bed
@@faithreturns333 What a heartless, rude and toxic thing to say. Pouring all that bitter nasty rubbish into the world tends to flow back on you like sewage which is evidently already a thing with you.
Bless you for keeping her. Poor girl. I can’t imagine the trauma of being returned after only 2 days.
isn't it just like staying at a relative while you are on holidays though
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Don’t ever adopt a rescue. SMH
@@misssophie7717 i won't, don't worry 😃
Awe that's so sad she must have been really confused. Hope she has a happy home and is loved every day.
@@rachebrother5349 I love your response! Apparently trying to diminish the “trauma” of the dog staying somewhere else for two days makes you unfit for the human race😂😂😂! Frankly, these days, I’d take that as a W!!
People dont realize it takes animals time to adjust to a new home and people. Dont give them back. Take time to let the dog adjust.. Be kind.
Absolutely. Also, she wanted to go back having bonded with B - nobody cares about it
She is adorable. She knows the people who love her. The ones who thought of her as " too much work", did not deserve her.
Or any other pet, for that matter. I usually try to be understanding, but f them. I hope local fosters put them on a list of people not to be trusted.
@@susieusmaximus5330 That is an excellent idea. Totally agree with you.
So true. I established a dog rescue 20 plus yrs ago. I have had to bite my
tongue many times to keep from saying, "well, I have a nice STUFFED ANIMAL I can show you" to people who have come to look at our dogs who had that mindset.🙄😁
@@csf7773 Self- control is a good thing. I laughed at your stuffed animal line. Thanks for giving me a chuckle. Sometimes people look at a dog or any other animal as a toy. All pets need care, Food, medicine, affection, exercise, and understanding. Not all animals have the same temperament. Abandonment and abuse can be a factor. It takes time and patience to pull them through the trauma. Thanks 😊 again. 🌞
It's really not about that. Be thankful they recognized their limits instead of keeping the dog and messing it up...ending up hating it....having an adopted dog is different than starting from puppy. Each has their challenges. Not everyone is cut out for it...I guess I prefer to be thankful they recognized that in themselves.
If you want a "work free" dog, buy a doll instead of a pet.
Chips deserves all the love! Thankfuly, she found in her foster, and now her oficial family, a place to be forever ❤️
People are different, just like dogs. They were just a poor match. Maybe a better screening process to determine suitability is needed.
Agreed!
Agreed
Exactly.
Or a pet rock
have a similar story. i grew up with dogs my whole life. when i moved out on my own i lived in apartments for several years and when i bought my first house, i wanted a dog. I waited 6 months after and adopted a shelter dog. i brought her home and she just could not adjust to being in a home. she only knew the shelter the first 6 months of her life. i took her back to the shelter and asked if she had been abused because she was literally afraid of everything. it was the worst feeling of my entire life leaving her there until i had to go back and give her a second chance. like it was god telling me i had to go back and try again. aside from getting married and having a son, bringing my future best friend back into my home was the best decision of my life. 11 years later and she is literally the best friend i ever had. god bless you if you took the time to read this and hope it inspires you to always be kind to animals and let them into your lives if you have the means.
God bless you for giving your pup a second chance. ❤❤❤❤
Yay for YOU! And, your kind heart, and listening to your intuition!! :) Blessings~
A blessing in disguise for those people returning her……they clearly weren’t fit or worthy of having her!
She knew she was home and that’s why she probably was acting differently at the other home. It’s because she wanted to be returned to ‘her’ home! If failure is what you call love, then let’s all fail! ❤️
Exactly ! It took her so long to trust them & then to be with new people, she was probably so scared & confused
Yep she missed her mom and dad
I wouldn’t say that’s a foster fail, I’d say that’s a foster success 💛
I agree!
She is so adorable. I'm crying tears of joy that she was returned and you made her part of your family. God bless you.
I am so so happy, you gave her a forever home.
"Too much work?" All she needed was a little love and patience. So happy that she has a fabulous family now.
Many people get a dog when what they need is a house plant . Water it give it a little light and you can feel accomplished. An animal is not like that. They need you as much as you need them. Food, understanding, time, scratches on the belly and petting on the ears. Snuggles on the couch. If you're the type that thinks dogs or cats belong in one space of the house or outside, not on the furniture or you don't have the time to put into a pet . If you can't see yourself treating it like family, don't get an animal.
Yes, dogs with anxiety and other mental health issues are more work than healthy and happy dogs. Yes, they are too much work for some people. No, there is absolutely nothing at all wrong with someone who acknowledges that someone or something is too much work for them.
@@princezzpuffypants6287 Still, it shows that they didn't think about it enough. Adopting an animal, especially with special needs, is a big deal ! You have to think the impact on the dog to be return...
Don't care about the other people who didn't want her...You have no idea how much I loooove you and your hubby for taking the time and patience needed to make that beautiful dog comfortable and for keeping her. Thank you for documenting this. This world NEEDS more people like you!!
💯% For sure Ron!!!
I love this!!!! My dog was my "failure" . I fostered her 11 years ago and after a year and a half of rehabilitating her I look back on how far she came. How far I came. Keeping her as my family was my BEST decision of my ENTIRE life. The end of this month we celebrate 11 years together. :)
She had her problems from going from one owner to another so it wasn’t surprising that her new owners had some difficulty with her. I am glad that you decided to keep her. She’s a little angel at heart.
She couldn't have gotten a better, more caring family for here. God Bless you for your love.Thank God for your "failure" it brought her to the correct home. Yeah! For you.
They say God closes a door, but opens a window. (He always gives you a second chance.)
Totally agree! She shouldn't have been adopted out if she was only able to get adjusted to her husband. The pup wasn't ready for more change.
@@ifonlyicared This was my thought, too. They tried to adopt her out too soon. But I'm glad she has her forever home now, and with people she trusts.
@@carolney5511 No, it's people who gave Chips a second chance, not ''god''. Praise the real people who made effort to make her happy and safe.
Omg the look in her eyes breaks my heart, she's terrified. What has that poor baby been through? What sort of evil monster could hurt that precious baby?
The dog was neglected for a long time ,it shows in her behavior. Patience and understanding is the start to a trusting pet.
It's abused . He was too afraid of human
This woman is a jewel. She is loving and that's why the dog trusted her. Lady, you are truly a wonderful person.
"We want to giver her our home." That's how true dog parents feel.
Dog is Always a dog nice to see that!
@@PhysicsOfParkour
Of course. It is a mentally retarded beggar, unable to survive on its own abilities, so it's totally relying on a human for everything.
But it doesn't beg for much. It only begs for its food for life, its home for life, its vets for life and your precious time for the rest of its life.
But it pays you back! When it sees its everything-provider it wags its tail and licks him...
And we have agreed to call this... "unconditional love"!
CONCLUSION: The I.Q of the dog "parents" is comparable to the I.Q of their "children", only a little more naive.
@@FoibosGr2 yup....its true.
@@FoibosGr2 you know ,honestly I'm not sure what you are trying to say. What do you mean by "mentally retarded beggar"? -_-!
@@ashotoftequila3426
1. About "beggar":
All its survival capabilities have been bred out during the ancient human project of domesticating the wolfs.
So, the dogs can only survive depending on human charity.
They beg the humans for food and all other essentials for surviving, because they could not survive without the human help.
2. About "mentally retarded".
The dog species came from ancient wolves after downgrade.
The today dog brain is 30% smaller than today wolf's. That's an average among all dog species.
Even a 6 month old wolf puppy easily outsmarts any adult dog on this planet.
So, dogs are mentally rearded compared to their ancestors.
If humans disappeared all other animals would be very happy but the dogs. The dogs would disappear 2-3 weeks after humans, when they would have consumed every human food leftovers. They can not hunt in order to survive. They lost this ability thousands years ago.
They are an incomplete species depending on other species (the human) for their survival.
Thank you for adopting chips ahoy. You were meant for him. Beautiful!
She is where she is supposed to be. You are not a failure, you and Brendan are the best! Love from India!!!!
I second this comment!
The term "foster failure" is actually a positive thing! It means that, as a foster, she fell in love with the dog and decided to adopt her. :) It's a term that dog/cat foster parents use.
glad she had a place to come back to. Giver her some lovin' from me.
I adopted a colony cat, almost feral, from my local cat rescue. It took me a full month just to be able to look at her without her hiding behind the fish tank. Now, ten years later, she gives me the best head bumps and love bites. Don't give up on the difficult ones. They're worth it
It's not a failure, but a success any time a dog gets a loving home.
Hey
You are right- The best Failure is a Foster Fail for a dog that needs so much love, care and attention. Chips got the home she so deserved the 2nd time around.
It's just awful how scared Chips was in the beginning. Breaks my heart to think of the life prior to you. I'm so happy you were there and able to rescue this precious pup.
It brakes my heart too...... Some individuals could be so despicable!!!!!
Love you!
I'm so glad you kept her and gave her your forever home. She is a cute dog too, and so sweet.. Bless you for keeping her!
She's cute? I'm a minute and a half in and barely know what the dog even looks like. The foster mom is taking up 90% of the screen in almost every shot 🙄
Too much work??? Seriously? Dogs need patience and live and you have the most loyal friend for life. Some people don’t deserve to own pets. So happy that you kept Chips. What a cutie ❤
I’m glad they decided to keep her. Remember the three 3’s. 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to realize this might be forever, 3 months to feel like this is home. To return after 2 days those people don’t deserve a dog!
"She can have all the socks she wants"... 😄.
And, finally, you both gave her your heart ❤.
Why people dislike these wholesome videos where people are saving LIVES is beyond me
Ikr!
maybe because of the socks part ? don't let dogs eat socks because they will eat them and then it's to the vet or death, happened to mine, pretty stupid part of the video
didn't dislike but that would be a reason
Biden voters
Why people still parrot this despite it clearly changing nothing is beyond me.
@@johnkonstantine9115 Dumpty voters.
I raised many dogs from puppies but adopted Layla at a year and a half. Based on the paperwork this is her first real home. She had an intestinal parasite when I got her so after a week, I left her at the vet for some tests. She must have thought she'd been rejected again, after all the back room is full of kennels. She was very excited when I picked her up, but what really got to me was when we were home, she ran outside through the dog door, which I assumed meant she needed to pee. Instead, I watched her sprint to the end of the dog run and back in without stopping. The happiness in her eyes and overall excitement showed me how much it meant to her to finally have a home.
My cat was surrendered when she was 3 years old. She was returned to the shelter after a week because she was not used to dogs. Both of those homes were failures. Had her 3 years now, best pet I ever had. I ❤ her and she knows it.
“She can have all the socks in the world that she wants.” That’s right!
That says all that needs to be said. They give us their hearts, there is nothing we shouldn't be willing to give them in return.
dogs seem to find socks oddly appealing ! Probably our smell, and easily attainable !.
Whew! I am so glad you made chips ahoy your Baby. You won't regret it. She will love you forever.🙏🙏👏👏😘😘😘
Hey
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL GIFT YOU HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH FROM ALMIGHTY GOD,
WELL DONE
I'm so glad she came back to you.
Sometimes you don't choose the home, sometimes they choose the home.
Very beautiful story for Chips
No animal should ever have that expression in their eyes. She was haunted by what she's been through and yet finally, she had someone to trust and bond her up. Then they gave her to someone else. Happy she's happy and is back with the Foster family, but the thought of how the poor thing was feeling when she was with the other people, is heartbreaking.
I’m no vegetarian but your comment reminded me why I can’t eat mammals anymore, it’s that same scared look in the sheep and cow’s eyes. Birds, fish, that doesn’t seem to get to me.
@@admiralbeez8143 you should watch a video from a chicken slaughterhouse. That might change your mind. It's horrific
Exactly my point which I posted before I saw your comment!
Yes... correct...i absolutely agree...
Shame on anyone who abuses dogs or any animals. Dogs are one of God's precious gifts to humanity.
Shame on anyone who dares to abuse.
What about cows, sheep , goats is god so inhumane that they aren't their precious gift
Kristi Noem disagrees. 😪
@@philpalmer4877 promise you not all republicans are like her she is a monster
You’re very sweet and kind hearted. Thank you!
I'm glad she was returned! Those people did not deserve her!! Now she & you both got what you deserved!!! Love!! Be Happy!
Nope! Sorry but if all one is willing to put in to a rescued pet is 2 days then they cop out then that tells me they are not legit pet people because even a dog raised from a new born pup is 11 to 15+ years of your time and effort. I have 3 dogs and all are rescued dogs when they were less than a year old. 1 is originally mine and the other two dogs I inherited by way of my brother's passing and my Mother's passing. I am single and hold a steady job from moving till evening and take all 3 dogs a good walk 4 to 6 days a week depending if the weather is good. I alone pay all their vet bills. It's a lot of work but I would never give them up because saying oh they are too much work. So from my point of view from a single Man with 3 dogs, if you're not willing to commit to a pet, then don't even consider it. Too many of my fellow Americans have become too darn selfish and physically lazy to put work in o a pet.
@@roberttimothy1338 very true. If you don’t want to put in the work, don’t adopt a dog.
So glad you kept her. She really loves you both and that’s where she wants to be. She chose you.
Love is never a failure. Chips Ahoy deserved a loving home with you guys! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you. Failing is part of succeeding and you way past success. You both 🤘
It takes work to LOVE SOMETHING OTHER THAN YOURSELF!!
My dog adopted me a year before I got her. She was my granddaughter'dog, going up to their house every few months and she stayed with me. When I finally decided to to take her, I drove up there and she got in the car and wouldn't get out, she's been my love for 11 years now.
She is so cute. I’m actually glad the other person returned her. She needs, loves, and trusts you and your husband. She was meant to be yours. Thank you for not giving up on that sweet baby. Happy life to you all. 😁😘
Hey
Everything happens for a reason that's why she's yours such a beautiful dog.
You're not a failure. I give you an A+! Chips Ahoy was skittish in the beginning, but once he realized he was safe in your home, he came out of his shell. You were very patient with him which was what he needed. I'm so glad you adopted him and will provide him with the life and love he needs. ❤️
In the fostering circle, being a foster fail is a positive comment. It just means that you failed at placing them with someone else it doesn’t mean that you’re a failure. Very few fostering families don’t have at least one “failure” out of their time at fostering.
A "Foster Fail" is a good term, not a negative one. It means you failed at just being a foster family, but instead ended up loving the dog so much that you adopted it. It's a term of endearment, and one I'm always happy to hear.
I bet Chips Ahoy was ecstatic to be back with these wonderful people where she belong 😭❤🙏👍
Thank you for keeping her. You don’t fail her. She knew she was home.
She is adorable and you guys are her people. She has chosen. Congratulations ! You are loved.❤
You did an excellent job on bringing out her personality. She’s adorable and you are blessed to have her. She’s totally safe and loved .
Those eyes are so expressive. Your patience is inspiring.
It is SO PRECIOUS to see the light in her eyes, now that she's found someone and somewhere she can trust. Great job, you guys!!!!! God bless you all :)
Great outcome for Chips! She’s gorgeous. Thankyou ❤
Imagine the hell and fear Chips felt during those 2 days, she would have been terrified at the other house starting all over again !! Thank god u kept her 🙏
Yes! They could have chosen to put her through another adoption, making sure they would give her enough time to trust and relax, but why do that since her trust issues were so severe and she is with the family she is comfortable with. They made the right decision.
She was meant to be yours. You and your husband are kind gentle people. Be happy and thank you for keeping her.
Julie seems like such a gentle and caring person. It's nice to see.
Life is weird and somethings are meant to be. Much love for this wonderful family.❤
The way she looks at you says it all- you saved her. So precious.
We fostered a pup just like Chips. His name is Houdini, he escaped the euthanasia handler at the shelter, then escaped into the parking lot. He ended up back at the shelter a month later. K9 Spirit rescued him then brought him to us. Houdini was super sketchy, they can only assume he was a stray most of his life. It took him about 3 months before he trusted us. I would say about 1 year before he was a part of our pack. He's been with us for almost 6 years now, and he's not going anywhere.
We fostered easily in total about 30-40 different dogs over 7 years. For some of them that came from a kill shelter, when I saw them finally relax, I could see a relief from them like they haven't slept for days. We all know dogs can sense death, and when its close, so when they get rescued and get to a safe foster home they know its going to be okay. Nothing has ever been more rewarding than fostering dogs. Yes. Your heart breaks when you adopt them out, but they are alive, and a broken heart can heal, and love again. That is much easier than being trapped in a kennel, alone, unloved, then being put to death because your time is up. Be an amazing human and foster if you can. Many rescues who are well funded provide food, bowls and cover veterinary bills too, so you're just giving your home and your heart.
Omg, that's so sweet❤🤗 and I can't believe kill shelters are a thing 😫
@@noora4167 Ya they are like rarely common in our country India. When the dog is not being adopted, the people at the shelter do mercy killing by some gas
Well said!
I'm trying to see if I can start fostering as well but I have to clear with my apartment manager and then I'm good. I would love to give them a safe home until they find their permanent home.
@@ritacheatham9048 My fingers And toes are crossed in that your apartment manager says YES! May God Bless You Always! 🤞👍❤🥰💖
@@praveshsingh9762 TV
I'm so glad this was a foster fail! She wouldn't open up to anyone else like she did the people that made time for her.
YOUR so Lucky ❤ shes Beautiful
We adopted a cat who had been returned and then taken back by his owner two times. After he was surrendered the third time, the rescue said “No more” when the former owner came to take her cat back. Hamish Atticus McGinge is a joy and our family! It took time for him to trust in humans after his owner did this to him but we gave him all the time that he needed. Understanding how animals bond is a big part in taking in any pet.
Being a foster failure is the best, we are foster failures to our beautiful boy, Charlie, who came from a puppy farm after being a stud there for 7 and a 1/2 years. We have had him since Feb 21 and it is now Nov 21 and he is now becoming a dog again and trusting humans. He was so shut down when he arrived like Chips Ahoy. We could not let Charlie be adopted by anyone else as he still has so many anxieties and he is now 8 years old and living his best life as a foster failure proudly.
Back in April we fostered then adopted a beagle seized from a puppy mill. It’s been a slow process getting her to trust us. She came around to my wife reasonably quickly though it depends on the day. She’s only just now coming around to me. Patience and love is the key. She will never be 100% comfortable as she is between 7 and 10 years old and lived her entire life in a small cage just to breed. However, she will be given as much love and happy times that we can possibly give until she crosses that rainbow bridge!
My little girl was passed on by 3 families. They were going to put her to sleep the next day (Friday). I said, no I will take her. She spent 14 + days under my bed scared. After the 5th day of not eating nor drinking, I had to call my vet. He had a great idea, have my rescued cat (Myra) hang out with her under the bed and feed her hamburgers on top of my hand. Just lay on the floor, with a pillow, a book, and listening to smooth jazz. After the 2nd evening she ate out of my hand ! I was silently crying. then quietly drinking water after wards under the bed. She has passed away last year of cancer. Gosh I miss her so much. She lived a wonderful 16 happy years. I miss you Giselle 💞💕♥
Chips is just meant for her. Remember...they choose us. Not the other way around.
I totally agree with that statement. My sweet, sweet Trixie certainly chose me and it's been love between us ever since!!
I’m still salty about the puppy my family got for me, ending up liking my sister more. Sadly the apartment she lives in is not allowed to have dogs but the one I live in does, so the puppy lives with me but ADORES my sister (and I always have a doggy sitter on call if I’m out of town so win win)
I have a Chips Ahoy and she is slowly coming out her shell. She's wonderful and has this sweet wonderful gentle personality. She's still a trash hound but now when I catch she just looks at instead of running away in fear. It's fun to watch her decide if she's going to get in the trash or not. All I have to do is say her name and she walks away. These Chips Ahoys are not too much work; they are so worth the wait! My Chips Ahoy loves the cats and sleeps with them in the same bed. She makes me smile so often.
Isn't it wonderful seeing them come out of their shell and learn to love and trust again? It's amazing what patience, love and understanding can do. The damage/trauma didn't happen in one day...they likely endured it for a while. The healing isn't going to happen in one day either. Bless you for being patient and understanding with your Chips Ahoy and giving her unconditional love and a happy home. Stories like this give me hope for humanity. 💕
Those eyes said it all from the very beginning. She wanted to be loved so deeply, but didn’t want to be hurt again. 🥺💔❤️🩹
What you do & what you’ve done, is such a blessing.
Chips ahoy is one lucky pooch ! She got a great Mom and Dad now ! Great job ! Peace ✌️ !
It’s so sad to watch, but the dodo usually always saves the animal! 💖
Watched 4 in a row now and am in a mess crying about how utterly cruel people can be. Thank god for all the saviours who come to their rescue. God bless them.🥰🥰🥰
You have have love unconditional
Don't cry I cried for weeks and am still crying your sweet
Glad it's not just me who's moved to tears ( & I'm 6'2" and built like a brick outhouse)
Shout out to this foster family turned forever family, for having such a big heart and massive love for Chips Ahoy! Both struck gold! 🥰
👍💯💯💯🥰💖🐶💖🥰
Yes she is your dog! She will fit right into your Fostering work by being a little helper. Thank you for having the wisdom and generosity of keeping Chips Ahoy in your forever. Thank you for sharing this inspirational story ❤❤❤❤
Such a good dog, my rescue jack Russell was the same until he realise we have love food and shelter to offer
That TLC, food, and shelter 💗💗💓💓.
Lol frfr. My pitty was the same way. Now she's such a happy dog
Wonderful couple who didn't give up on a dog! I wish there was more people like this in the world.
Too much work? what did they think this was a goldfish, where you put food out twice a day. It's a dog, a pet that needs time and stimulation. Those people should never own pets. Glad to see the fosters adopt her
Fish aren't too much work? You've never had to maintain a tank have ya luv 😂 but absolutely agree, it's irresponsible to get any animal without doing research on the species and the individual your getting. All animals have special requirements and need love and attention x
@@flame-29936 I guess i must have written it wrong. Unlike Fish who just need some food and weekly cleaning. Dogs, birds, cats, and other more mobile animals around the house need a lot more attention and effort. You should either be fully devoted or have thoroughly researched before getting these types of pets. Each one is unique and has different needs. Some people amaze me at how incompetent they can be haha
@@flame-29936 Goldfish aren't really that much work. I didn't assume they meant some foreign tropical fish.
I so agree, I couldn't have said better
Some people "get" dogs. Some people don't. I've always been in the first group.
We adopted a dog from a rescue. She was completely shut down. Always in the corner hiding behind furnitures. It took 5 months before she would lie down with the family
She wanted u 2 . She learned to trust u & Brenden & she picked u as her fur everhome. She’s so dang adorable. Who couldn’t resist those little sad eyes
She probably told the other person “you’re not my mom!” So they brought her back to her real mom. 🥰
Some people aren’t fit for some dogs. Some people don’t have patient or maybe just didn’t had enough time to really take care of her. It’s lovely that she’s (the dog) adjusting to her surrounding.
that's true but i daresay if you adopt a shy dog give it more than 2 days sheesh 🙄 and for that matter people ought to know what kind of dog they'd like and enquire about their personality at the shelter
SHE IS BEAUTIFUL AND SMART.
Thank god those people returned her instead of giving her another miserable life. My rescue pup was an abused, emotional wreck. It was so rewarding and great to teach her to trust and love
That made me cry. He's right where he's supposed to be. Congrats on the F. He's so happy now
You are NOT a fail at all. You are a proud pet parent!! So glad you kept Chips.
I have seen this story hundreds of times, I love it!
This made my eyes water. I could never be a foster. I'd fall in love and wouldn't be able to let go.