Foster & Volunteer Orientations.Sunday 19th 12-1 & 12-2Noah's Ark Society Center;4012 Hillsboro Pike615.292.7878 (for directions!)
Posted by Noah's Ark Society on Friday, February 17, 2017
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Jennifer Logan was going through a tough season in life when she first decided to become a foster. Facing difficulties in trying to start a family as well as going through career changes Jennifer was talked by NAS founder Lori Elam into fostering a St. Bernard by the name of Leo.
“That dog changed my life, my marriage and reminded me how good it feels to give back,” says Logan, “We adopted Leo. He served as a nanny dog to many other fosters we cared for.”
Through the fostering process Jennifer was able to reconnect with her own life while also caring for an animal in need. A process that many fosters find to be meaningful and even therapeutic. Still a foster to this day Jennifer is now caring for Keeble, a dog who came into her care at only a year old after suffering abuse and homelessness in East Nashville.
“He needed stability, understanding, and lots of undoing of all his bad habis,” says Jennifer in regards to Keeble, “He is amazing now, has been worth all the work.”
The worthwhile feeling of nurturing a pet in need is a common thread in the world of fostering. Jennifer and other fosters enjoy the benefits of building a relationship with their animal friends, often finding that the process becomes a very important part of their life.
“Fostering is for anyone willing to devote that time,” says Jennifer, “The hardest part is letting go.”
And some fosters never do let go, as adoption is always an option for foster families. However some fosters find that while they to want to give back they only have limited time, this being why the foster process is designed to accommodate those who can only give a short period of their lives. No matter for how short or how long anyone can be a foster, there will always be animals who need it and coming from those who have experienced it, it is certainly a worthwhile experience.
Noah’s Ark Society is always looking for people interested in joining our community of fosters. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions at foster@noahsarksociety.org
Photo from Last Year’s Street Food Association Awards |
If you are able to help at the Street Food Awards, please email LISA@NOAHSARKSOCIETY.ORG
Hope to see you on the 7th!
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Adoptable Dog “Hank” will be at Paws on the Pavement! |
This time around we are being joined by other rescues as well. Nashville Pittie, Cheatham County Animal Control and New Leash on Life will be joining the party.
We have food trucks galore:
Campiones Taste of Chicago
Crepe A Diem
Wrappers Delight
Beach Bum’s Java
Nashville Pie Company
AND
Delta Bound
Vendors:
Amiee Stubbs Pet Photographry
Hair Jamz
Kat and Dog Shop
And More…..
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