This is our first night as foster parents

[WhiteTara]

Our little girl is named Rosie. We got her because she was to be euthanized and it didn't seem right, so I volunteered us. The day has been eventful. She has tons of energy for an eight year old dog. She ran around the yard with delight, chased cats when she saw them, with me yelling NOOO! Stop and with some effort of will, she did. She has almost been a velcro dog today, following me everywhere.

The Rescue wants me to crate train her. At first, I didn't want to, I've never done that with any dogs, but I think it might be the right thing so that the cats can come in the house. They have avoided it like the plague all day long. I know they are getting hungry. Rosie has been in her crate (we're calling it her house) for about one hour, and she has been very vocal; sometimes it sounds like she is singing an aria from an opera; other times it sounds like her heart is breaking and then others, it she sounds so annoyed and yelps loudly. I'm trying to ignore it, but it's both loud and really funny, but not funny.

This may be quite a challenge. We were taking naps today, and she is definitely used to sleeping on the bed. That's Picabo's place so that's another reason for her crate. I'm hoping in about a week or so, they will all get used to each other, and she accepts her house and that the cats accept her.

I think I might have to invest in ear plugs! More to come on the saga. Good night to all. Oh dear, I think she broke out!

[dem4decades]

1. I never thought of that, the need to crate train a foster,

That's got to be tough for you, but I guess it's best for the dog. Good luck

[applegrove]

2. We need pictures of the lucky pooch.

[TommyT139]

3. Think of things this way:

Every verse she sings is sweeter by far, than the silencing you saved her from.

Thank you for sheltering her until she finds her way home!

[Grim Chieftain]

4. How wonderful you are fostering Rosie

She is so very lucky to have been taken in by a compassionate, caring family. On behalf of every dog lover - thank you!

[irisblue]

5. I crate trained my dogs, the phrase was "Go to your room"

I had a wood board on top of the wire and there were drop down tarps for the sides.it was one of the smartest things I did.

[Randomthought]

6. Thank you for giving her a chance

Good luck to her and you.

[JMCKUSICK]

7. Bless you for saving that poor creature.

Good luck.

[Random Boomer]

8. Crates are a safe haven for anxious dogs

A crate is not a jail, it's a comforting den, a place where a dog can relax rather than have to keep making decisions about where to go and what to do.

Our dog loves her crate, and during the first year after her adoption, she would voluntarily go inside her crate when she was feeling overwhelmed. Freedom was exhilarating, and that wasn't always a fun emotion for her. Three years later and we only use the crate when we need to separate her from a situation, like a workman coming into the house. But we can still just say "crate" and she rushes right in, secure in the knowledge that she'll get a high-value treat to gnaw on when she obeys.

[littlemissmartypants]

9. What an adventure you're going to have! The smartest thing that I did was use a blanket over Nollie's ...

Crate until I got a proper fitted crate covering. She knows now that when the light is dim to settle down.

I did have the benefit of her being a puppy so it may not be that simple in your situation. But it might be worth a try.

I also always put her to bed with her favorite toy. It lives in the crate unlike her other toys which are in a separate toy box, when she's not dragging them out everywhere.

Thank you for saving her. The love is multiplied beyond measure. ❤️

[mjvpi]

10. Put her in her home so that the cats won't kill here. Ours might. Then my wife and I would be next.

[C Moon]

11. All the best! Thanks so much for doing this!

[LetMyPeopleVote]

12. Thank you for being a foster parent

We have a rescue aussie/husky mix.