Fur The Love of Fostering

08/30/2025

Saturday Success!! Foster Honey has now come to my hand THREE times successfully. Sadly she still is highly suspicious of the phone so I had to hide it resulting in a wonky video, but we don't care, because success!!!!

08/30/2025

🎉 Fantastic News! Lola and Greta's Fundraiser Was a Success! 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce that Lola, a sweet Peruvian hairless street dog, will be coming to the US in October! 🐾 Lola is approximately 6 years old and around 20 pounds. She has some vision challenges, possibly fully blind, but that won’t stop her from living her best life with the right family!

Once she clears quarantine, she’ll be ready for her furever home. If you or someone you know might be interested in adopting her, please reach out! I’d be happy to provide you with the link to the adoption application when the time comes.

Please note:
-Vet and reference checks are required
-Previous experience with blind dogs is preferred but not required

Tips for Adopting and Caring for a Blind Dog: 🌟 Create a Safe Environment: Blind dogs rely heavily on their other senses, so make sure your home is safe and free of obstacles. Consider using rugs to mark the boundaries of rooms and hallways. 🌟 Routine Is Key: Keep a consistent routine for feeding, walks, and playtime. Blind dogs thrive in a predictable environment. 🌟 Verbal Cues and Scent Marking: Use a calm, soothing voice to give verbal cues. 🌟 Be Patient: It may take some time for Lola to adjust to her new environment, but with love, patience, and understanding, she’ll find her way!

Let’s give Lola the warm, loving home she deserves. Please feel free to share and spread the word! ❤️

08/29/2025

Remember when I went to Iquitos Peru and brought back a bunch of dogs, including my Scarlett?

Well that dear friend down there recently received a devastating cancer diagnosis. Even while facing her own battle, her heart has stayed with the street dogs of Iquitos, Peru—especially two she’s been tirelessly caring for: Lola, who is blind, and Greta, a young pup full of promise.

She’s made it her mission to get them to safety in the U.S. while she still can, and now, with your help, we can make that happen. Against all odds, a door has opened to bring them here, but they need help to cover the costs.

As many of you know, my own Scarlett was a street dog from Iquitos, so this is deeply personal. If you can give, share, or support in any way, it would mean the world for these two pups.

🙏❤️https://gofund.me/a2dcc1ce

Greta and Lola need our help! Lola (blind) and Greta were both found starving a… Dana Stahl needs your support for Give Greta and Lola a New Start in the U.S.

08/10/2025

✨ Little foster pup update: Honey ✨

Today was nail trim day for sweet Honey, and while she’s still not comfortable with human touch, her care can’t be put on pause — those nails were getting too long. So, with patience and respect, the towel had to come out again.

We’re incredibly lucky to have a household that values fear-free care, positive reinforcement, and, most importantly, touch consent. Honey has come so far from the first time we had to towel her. This time, though she still showed signs of stress initially (a little urine and f***l matter, and avoiding eye contact), she didn’t try to bite or struggle — and was even able to relax in the towel and on a lap until she chose to leave on her own. That’s real, meaningful progress. 🐾💛

Every step matters in trauma-informed animal care. We meet her where she is, and she shows us what she’s ready for. Proud of this brave little girl and so hopeful for the gentle future she’s heading toward. 💕