"The Joy of Fostering" by Carole Raphaelle Davis

Carole Raphaelle Davis is a passionate animal welfare advocate and author of “The Diary of Jinky, Dog of a Hollywood Wife”. She has worked closely with numerous animal welfare groups and wants people to get smart about cruelty to animals and to start making ethical choices when it comes to bringing a companion animal into their lives. She lives in Hollywood with her rescue mutt Jinky, her rescue Cairn, Finley, and foster flunkee, Lamby. Finley's mom donates the proceeds of her book to animal welfare charities.

To introduce Finley to the CPCRN group Carole wrote the following:

She was a pet store/puppy mill dog for sure. She's absolutely gorgeous, with her perfect black tips. She's also got the "Terriorist" character! Stubborn, mind of her own, only does what she wants when she wants. She gives the sweetest kisses in the world.

She was bought by a senior care facility and it didn't work out at all. She ended up tied outside in the sun, on a short chain with no human contact for two years. She was rescued by the Amanda Foundation in Beverly Hills and I fell in love with her while I was volunteering there, walking dogs for them. I took her home and she is the Queen of the house, loved and adored, pampered like she deserves, like all dogs deserve. She is Jinky's wife, and like all Hollywood wives, she indulges herself. And after her awful beginning, she should!

Carole recently wrote the following article featured on Fetchdog.com:

The Joy of Fostering

Willing to turn your home into a halfway house for a homeless dog? Shelters need more people like you!

by Carole Raphaelle Davis

Are you missing the company of a dog but reluctant to take on the full responsibility? Maybe you live in a smallish apartment or are worried about the burden of unexpected veterinary bills. Or perhaps you recently lost your dog but aren’t ready for a full-time dog. Well, there is a way to enjoy doggie companionship and help a dog in need on a temporary basis; it’s called fostering. Fostering a dog is one of the most rewarding ways to get that sublime dog love without having the full responsibility of life-long guardianship.

Click here to read the entire article on Fetchdog.com and leave comments for Carole.

CPCRN is always in need of foster homes, if you would like to learn more please visit our Foster FAQs!