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2010 (11)
- August (2)
  - 27th: Pet photos: Can you top this? Post a photo, win a book - 2:20 pm
  - 5th: Dangers of pets flying in cargo - 11:25 am
- July (2)
  - 30th: Leptospirosis: What dog owners need to know - 2:30 pm
  - 8th: Traveling with pets - 7:55 pm
- June (3)
  - 23rd: Shih tzus find new homes but other dogs are still waiting - 1:40 pm
  - 18th: City offers free spay/neuter services for pets - 4:15 pm
  - 4th: The heat is on - 4:30 pm
- March (2)
  - 25th: "Beautiful dog" photo contest - 4:50 pm
  - 18th: Easter pets: Anyone remember dyed chicks? - 4:10 pm
- January (2)
  - 29th: Most beautiful cat: Diggy - 12:50 pm
  - 15th: Sad news - 12:15 pm
2009 (48)
- December (2)
  - 17th: Artist seeks help finding dalmatian's owner - 3:30 pm
  - 3rd: Enter our Holiday Pet Photo Contest - 2:00 pm
- November (3)
  - 17th: Sad but true story with happy ending (and you can make it happier) - 3:55 pm
  - 10th: Rat poison dangerous to pets - 12:10 pm
  - 3rd: Buddy and Paul: From Michael Pearce's blog - 5:35 pm
- October (2)
  - 20th: Spay/neuter help for low-income pet owners - 3:40 pm
  - 13th: Goodbye to a great dog - 5:20 pm
- September (5)
  - 29th: Contest entry, for Kathy K - 2:55 pm
  - 28th: Contest entry, for Louise Hale - 3:50 pm
  - 26th: Obedience school - 12:15 pm
  - 17th: 'Frenemies' pet photo contest - 2:40 pm
  - 9th: Cowley County Humane Society calendars now for sale - 10:30 am
- August (1)
  - 29th: Jasmine's now a boat dog - 2:45 pm
- July (7)
  - 29th: Guinea pigs: The next "must-have" pet? - 4:40 pm
  - 23rd: Pets for adoption this weekend, July 25-26 - 6:05 pm
  - 21st: "Other" photo entry, for Marjie Hale - 11:20 am
  - 21st: "Other" photo entry, for Roberta Ayres - 8:45 am
  - 16th: New photo contest, category "other" - 9:45 am
  - 15th: Heart murmurs - 12:10 pm
  - 1st: A new home for Red Rocket! - 1:55 pm
- June (5)
  - 23rd: Pets at weddings - 12:40 pm
  - 19th: "Dogs at work" photo contest - 3:25 pm
  - 15th: Take Your Dog to Work Day - 3:20 pm
  - 10th: How much would you pay? - 2:35 pm
  - 3rd: Got crates? Donate to spay/neuter clinic - 10:05 am
- May (3)
  - 15th: New contest! - 12:10 am
  - 12th: Money-saving tips for pet owners - 2:30 pm
  - 6th: We're glad the sun is out today - 12:15 pm
- April (6)
  - 29th: 'Naughty' dogs: Funny or offensive? - 12:10 pm
  - 27th: Dogs seized from breeder available for adoption - 2:10 pm
  - 16th: Is there a market for a pet-only airline? - 4:35 pm
  - 15th: All about Bo - 12:25 pm
  - 7th: Dog show winners - 3:20 pm
  - 3rd: Sunflower Cluster Dog Show - 10:35 am
- March (4)
  - 30th: Greyhound Adoption Person of the Year - 3:45 pm
  - 27th: Winter storm pet precautions - 3:35 pm
  - 18th: Mark your calendars for disaster preparedness seminar - 1:45 pm
  - 10th: City Council approves changes to animal laws - 1:50 pm
- February (3)
  - 27th: City of Wichita animal code revisions - 12:00 pm
  - 19th: Two pet-related fundraisers for good causes - 5:55 pm
  - 7th: Veterinarians taking reservations now for Spay Day - 12:15 pm
- January (7)
  - 27th: City Council discusses pit bulls, rabies vaccines - 11:55 am
  - 24th: Pit bulls and rabies vaccinations - 2:20 pm
  - 21st: Pedi Paws review - 5:05 pm
  - 16th: Breed rescues - 12:45 pm
  - 13th: Latest on the Obama dog - 12:20 pm
  - 7th: Best dog and cat videos of 2008 - 11:55 am
  - 6th: Have you seen "Marley & Me"? - 7:10 pm
2008 (25)
- December (4)
  - 29th: New Year's resolutions? - 5:50 pm
  - 24th: "I rescued a human today" - 6:10 pm
  - 10th: What are your holiday traditions with pets? - 5:20 pm
  - 9th: Dogs know when fair is fair - 1:30 pm
- November (8)
  - 26th: Haiku winner and Panel of Experts - 5:05 pm
  - 25th: New contest for cat lovers - 7:05 pm
  - 20th: Another Wichita Paws winner! - 6:00 pm
  - 18th: Write a haiku, win a prize - 12:35 pm
  - 17th: Cute pet photo contest winners announced - 3:25 pm
  - 14th: City of Wichita rabies vaccination requirements - 7:25 pm
  - 11th: Most Patriotic Pet: Ozzi - 3:40 pm
  - 3rd: Jasmine: Quite the naughty girl - 5:15 pm
- October (4)
  - 29th: Low-cost spay/neuter clinic expands schedule - 4:40 pm
  - 23rd: Ruined shoes but saved dachshunds from drowning - 11:50 am
  - 20th: Tainted pet food settlement - 5:50 pm
  - 11th: Puppy mills - 2:45 pm
- September (5)
  - 29th: Ayy, 'Chihuahua' - 3:25 pm
  - 26th: Dog donates modeling fee to spay/neuter clinic - 3:40 pm
  - 22nd: Presidential dog collars - 12:40 pm
  - 12th: Misha and the READ program - 10:50 am
  - 1st: Fostering failure -- or success? - 2:50 pm
- August (4)
  - 18th: Who would steal a two-headed turtle? - 11:45 am
  - 18th: Did this dog have to die? - 10:35 am
  - 15th: Cats on the catwalk - 11:05 am
  - 8th: Fat cat - 2:10 pm

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Fostering failure -- or success?

Sep 1, '08 | 621 Views | 6 Comments

Pippi and me

I've once again failed at being a foster parent -- choosing to adopt the dog I was fostering. The people who run rescue groups say the key to their success is foster parents: people who give pets a temporary safe home where they can stay until the perfect adoptive family is found. A happy family adopts the dog, you feel good about helping to bring them together, and then you open ... Read More

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