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JustJo
06-17-2006, 10:26 PM
This is my virtual foster Dane Stumpy. Since I can't literally foster right now, virtual fostering ias a great alternative. Besides, I am a failure at fostering. I know I would adopt every dog I bring home. I love the virtual fostering idea. Most rescues have the plans. Stumpy is with the Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue. What a beautiful Dane! Her head is just lovely!

Part of what the rescue posted about Stumpy: Stumpy is a 2-3 year old black female with cropped and standing ears. Someone abandoned her on the side of a busy road, dumping her there like trash. The poor girl patiently sat on that roadside for several days, waiting for her owners to come back and get her. Luckily, a good samaritan finally picked her up. She's spayed and the leg amputation site is clean and well-healed. She moves well on three legs, so has obviously had time to adapt to the lack of a leg. Stumpy is actually quite a handsome girl, with upstanding ears and a very distinguished face. This noble girl waited and waitied, day and night, for owners who never came back for her on that lonely roadside. It's heartbreaking that she had to go through that. Stumpy is obviously a very special dog, who has bravely surmounted some terrible challenges, and has come through with her bright spirit intact and shining.

http://static.flickr.com/74/169284240_c60096e52b_o.jpg

peteybird
06-17-2006, 11:35 PM
She's beautiful. What exactly is virtual fostering?

Magnum
06-17-2006, 11:44 PM
Stumpy is gorgeous!! Virtual Fostering is a great idea for those who can't foster in their home, or keep from adopting them all..........LOL. Bless your heart Jo!! :D

Peteybird,

Here is the link to the Mid~Atlantic Dane Rescue with the virtual fostering info.. ;)

http://www.magdrl.org/availabledogs.htm

Riosmommy
06-18-2006, 12:55 AM
Stumpy is beautiful and its a wonderful thing you are doing. I think thats a great idea and will definetly look to do it too.
Rio&Nickysmommy

peteybird
06-18-2006, 12:56 AM
Thanks Magnum!

JustJo
06-18-2006, 06:24 AM
Sorry Peteybird! I should have posted a link to her. It was gettng late LOL! Like I said, most rescues do have virtual fostering or sponsoring for their dogs and cats. You can find your favorite rescue on line and see if they have the program. There are several links posted in the Rescue and Shelter forum to many wonderful groups.

peteybird
06-18-2006, 01:54 PM
Well that's ok. I went to the website and think virtual fostering is a great idea.

riana
06-19-2006, 06:10 AM
What a sad story, Stumpy is a beautiful dog. Just glad she was found and are taking care of.

PatchO'Pits
06-19-2006, 08:13 AM
Beautiful girl... her story is sad but hopefully she'll get a happy ending

BrinkleyBing
06-19-2006, 09:22 AM
Reading about Stumpy's past...makes me love them more. Humans just cannot stop being cruel. Thanks Jo for sharing Stumpy's story.

dlaura
06-19-2006, 10:04 AM
Stumpy is sure beautiful and look at that smile on her face. Nothing will break her spirit -- good for her. I hope she finds a home very soon.

mom2bichons
06-19-2006, 04:45 PM
I like the virtual fostering idea. While I donate when I can to the Bichon rescue I think this is really neat idea. My hubby would kill me if I brought another home so this would be great for me. :D

JustSteph
06-19-2006, 05:25 PM
What a really cool Idea. :D