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\u201cAt first I was afraid. I was afraid they might be ill, that some may die. I was afraid that it will be too hard. And most of all \u2013 I feared the time of separation would bring suffering both to them and to me. I thought their little hearts would be broken if I brought them to the shelter after a month at home.<\/p>\n

And finally, I realized, it is my heart I am worried for, not theirs. They were happy \u2013 exploring the world with their new owners, playing all day in their new homes, spreading love. And me, I was alone with my eaten-up furniture and a sadness in me\u2026<\/p>\n

It sounds selfish, but I kept on with\u00a0my foster parenting for the joy of the fact \u2013 all of them, each and every one of these angels is happy because of me. They are playing, because I thought them how to. They\u2019re exploring the world, and I am the reason they are still in it. They are spreading love, because I gave it to them.<\/p>\n

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And I\u2019m not saying it\u2019s easy, because it\u2019s not. And every time I\u2019m at the \u201cFarm\u201d, I feel like telling them \u201cthat\u2019s it, this puppy is my ultimate and only friend and I\u2019m keeping it forever!\u201d They just smile at me and answer:<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, of course you can keep it. And you will be its rescuer and you\u2019ll be happy. But, the truth is you have already saved it, and it can be happy elsewhere too, it will forget you in a week or two.\u201d<\/p>\n

And so I cry and send my beloved puppy off to its new home. And then I take on the next litter of helpless babies. And I teach them to play, to explore and to love.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s only been two years since I first met the Farmers. And I always take breaks for a month or two after fostering a litter. And still, today I can proudly and happily tell everyone that I am the reason 86 puppies are still alive and healthy, loving and loved.<\/p>\n

And I am not writing this to boast. I am writing it, because I rescued 86 puppies. What would happen if 9 more of us would join?<\/p>\n

And so I invite you: dear friends, have no fear, become foster parents!\u201c<\/p>\n

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We are posting the letter from I.Z. with a hope: not even 9, it would be enough if 3 people tried, even if only 1 of them decides to remain with us\u2026 then tens of abandoned babies that we wouldn\u2019t be able to help otherwise could get the chance of life and health they deserve.<\/p>\n

The duration of stay for the puppies is about 30-45 days, which is the time between their first and third vaccine. The time to build an immunity and a connection with people. The vaccines and de-worming are done freely at the shelter, if necessary, we can also help with the food.<\/p>\n

Sadly, we have to turn back abandoned puppies every day \u2013 we do not have enough space in our quarantine ward for all of them. A single foster parent can save hundreds of lives. But even if it is only one life \u2013 it is still priceless. If you would like to help, please, send us your contacts by mail or on Facebook, so we can get in touch with you.<\/p>\n