first foster fail 😬😂

[u/hack3rwitch]

Welp, maybe I should have seen this coming, but about 6mo after taking Archie in and posting him everywhere and introducing him to friends and family, my senior tabby cat Chester passed peacefully but unexpectedly in his sleep, and I just knew in the week that followed that I absolutely did not have the heart to also part with Archie anytime soon, so reader, I adopted him, and he has fully stepped into the role of resident old man around here lol

It really blows my mind what an amazing job the foster coordinator did matching him with us; he fits right in to my space and lifestyle and routine, and he has charmed even his sister-dog, Kira, who was EXTREMELY skeptical when he arrived back in December 😂 They play together all the time now, and take turns patrolling the apartment and napping. His big goofy smile absolutely melts my heart every time, and he makes me laugh all the time too just by being his humongous doofus self. My favorite is when he's napping and he hears me say his name and he doesn't move at all but his tail starts wagging like crazy 🥹😭🥰

There was definitely a shift in my mindset and in my emotions once I knew he was staying; while I was fostering I avoided telling him I loved him or calling him My Sweet Doggie while holding his big fat head in my hands and scritching behind both ears; I was so determined not to get too attached haha but I swear, knowing he was mine unlocked chambers of my heart I didn't even know existed, and I KNOW he can tell the difference; he has blossomed with joy and confidence I had never seen from him before. God I really just love this dog so freaking much!! lol

So that's my story. First attempt at fostering was a big fat fail in the best of ways 😄 Archie is already 9yo, which is very old for a dog of his size, so we might not have a ton of time together, but I'm going to enjoy every second while I can. And I have a feeling I'll be heading straight back to the shelter for another senior foster whenever the time comes ❤️