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gametime-2001 t1_j8r5b8i wrote

Reply to comment by othercrazycatlady in Looking for a good dog rescue within an hour’s drive of Columbia? by [deleted]

Question about fostering. I follow them on Facebook and see their needs for fosters. I would like to help foster but since I work, do they let people foster if it means the puppy would be home for 8.5 hrs alone?

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othercrazycatlady t1_j8rnbhy wrote

Sorry, I don't know their specific requirements, but I don't think puppies are able to be alone 8.5 hours anyway. My understanding is their bladders demand they go out every couple hours.

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fowl_territory t1_j8s56f6 wrote

We foster for them sometimes, and while I don't know Small Miracles official rules concerning this, you're correct it would be tough to have them alone that long. We have gotten someone to come in when we had to leave them alone longer than 4-5 hours. Puppies are going to have tons of accidents no matter what, so it's always a poop storm. :-)

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gametime-2001 t1_j8txq2n wrote

Yes I know it wouldn't be ideal, but a better option than being at some shelters in WV or other areas. 😥 I wasn't thinking they would not be able to relieve themselves, I was thinking puppy pads would be used.

I am thankful for what Small Miracles does for so many pets.

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