06/21/2026
๐ A Huge Thank You to Our Decompression Fosters, Paula & Rachel! ๐
We want to take a moment to recognize two incredible people who have gone above and beyond for our rescue dogs โ Paula and Rachel.
Back-to-back, they have welcomed Morgan and Liberty into their home and provided them with exactly what they needed most: a safe place to decompress, rest, and learn that not every person in this world is going to hurt them.
Their setup includes a separate area where dogs can relax, feel secure, and adjust at their own pace. During this time, Paula and Rachel work tirelessly to learn about each dog's personality, needs, routines, and challenges so we can place them with the foster family that is the best fit for long-term success.
Today, Liberty headed off to the next step of her journey with her foster! In just a short time, she's already started learning potty training, her medical issues are improving, and she's gaining confidence every day. Because of the foundation Paula and Rachel helped build, Libby now has the opportunity to thrive and show her new foster family everything she has learned over the past week.
๐พ What is a Decompression Foster?
A decompression foster is a temporary foster home that gives dogs time to adjust after leaving a shelter, neglectful situation, or other stressful environment. This period allows us to learn more about the dog, understand what they need, and find the foster home that will set them up for success.
๐พ Why is it Important?
In just 1-2 weeks, we learn so much. We can identify behaviors, routines, training needs, medical concerns, and personality traits that help us make better placement decisions. This short period often makes a huge difference in helping a dog succeed in foster care and ultimately find the perfect forever home.
We would love to add more decompression fosters to our roster! This role is one of the most important steps in a rescue dog's journey. Please message us if interested.
Decompression fosters need to:
โข Be comfortable with dogs that may not be potty trained
โข Follow structured schedules and decompression plans
โข Adapt to the unique needs of each dog
โข Have patience, compassion, and a huge heart
โข Be committed to helping dogs succeed
Some dogs arrive scared and unsure of the world. Some have never learned how to simply be a dog. Others just need a few nights of uninterrupted sleep after leaving the shelter. Whatever their needs may be, decompression fosters provide the critical first step toward healing.
As a rescue, we're working to create even more structure around this program because we know how vital it is to setting our dogs up for success and finding them the perfect homes.
Thank you again, Paula and Rachel, for the love, dedication, patience, and countless hours you pour into these dogs. Morgan, Liberty, and so many others are better because of you. โค๏ธ๐พ