A friend in rescue called me while I was on an outing and said they have a furbaby that needs rescuing, but they need a foster. I Said of course, this being my first time ever to foster. My sweet boy came to us with a gunshot wound to his front leg and all ribs showing. We nurtured and loved, went to therapy and fed small meals. We taught this baby how to be in a home. When we first brought him home he would only go in the front door and to the couch; after some time, we taught him that it was ok to explore the house and to climb steps. Thru all of this he taught me a new kind of love. After several months of healing and getting love, I knew I was going to be a foster failure but I also knew the love I felt for him was special and he returned the love full circle. Today he is healthy, loved and happy. He is an Anatolian Shepherd and one of the loves of my life.

Mary Ann Smith
LOUISVILLE, KY