Why did you start
fostering for MPBR?
I grew up with dogs and have always been an animal lover.
I got my first pit bull in 2004 and instantly became a lover of the breed. I
lost my 2 pit bulls last year (15 and 13 years old), one which I had rescued
from a horrible situation. When he was euthanized in September, I made him a
promise that I was going to help as many dogs like him that I could. We just
sold our childhood farm and if it wasn’t so far away, I would’ve moved there
and had 10 dogs! If I can save a life or free up space for another, I’m
all about it.
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| Bridge |
Who was your first
foster?
Bridge
How long have you been
volunteering with Minnesota Pit Bull Rescue?
I started volunteering
about 3 months ago.
When your
friends/family find out you volunteer with MPBR, what do they say or ask?
Some say, “I don’t
know how you can do it” because they would want to keep them all (this is very
true). Most think it’s an amazing experience and so rewarding.
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| Echo |
Who is your current
foster?
Echo (available for adoption
soon!)
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| Fallon |
Do you have any pets?
I have two. Jax was my first foster (adopted through
Secondhand Hounds) and Fallon, my 4th foster (through MPBR).
Where is your favorite dog friendly place to take your
pups?
Inbound Brewery, Home Depot, or the cabin.
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| Jax |
Do you have a favorite
memory with one of your fosters?
Not just one single memory but my first foster was so darn
cute. He imitated my resident dog all the time. When Jax would roll in the grass,
so would Bridge. I just loved watching them together!
When you're not surrounded by dogs, what can you be found
doing?
I’m pretty much surrounded by dogs but if not,
spending time with family and friends. I love wine bars, breweries, shopping,
biking, and anything outdoors.
Do you have a special tradition you do for your foster pups?
I was told about the idea of a scrapbook when I
started fostering and I loved the idea. I have a book of all my fosters and I
also buy them something while fostering to pass along to the adopters (special toy,
etc.). So far, I’ve kept in touch with them all so that’s been amazing too!
Do you
want to give a special shout out to anyone in the rescue?
I would like to thank everyone who has reached out to
me when I’ve had questions - everyone has been so great!
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Each month one of our Foster parents will receive a gift card as a thank you. This is our small way of showing appreciation for the dedication our volunteers have to this rescue. Minnesota Pit Bull Rescue is 100% volunteer based. Each dog we can save is a result of someone willing to open their home for us.
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