There are six “yearlings” living at Emotional Rescue or with ER foster families that deserve a second look. Why? Well, for starters, they’ve spent a year of their young lives in loving, safe foster care, but all are deserving of a loving family of their very own.
Then, two of the pups, Moses and Piglet, fall under what is sometimes called “Black Dog Syndrome” in adoption. It seems that black dogs, and the same may be said of black cats, can have a more difficult time getting adopted. Is it superstition? Is it that it’s harder to photograph their facial features when posting adoption photos? We’ll never know the real reason, but “Black Dog Syndrome” is a thing, and these two wonderful dogs have that to contend with.
We’ve featured each of these dogs here in the Hastings Journal before, when they were very young puppies, with their own story and a picture to go along with it. They are also listed on Emotional Rescue’s website, emotionalrescuedogs.org, with photos and a full biography.
So, here’s what we’d like to do for each of the “Emotional Rescue Six.” Each of these sweethearts’ adoption fees has been reduced by 50 percent! Holy cow!
You’ll be adopting a dog that is up to date on all vaccinations, microchipped and has been checked out by the Hastings Veterinary Clinic, ER’s partner in caring for all Emotional Rescue dogs, for dental and physical health.
And, bonus, each of these dogs’ personalities is already known.
What you read about and meet face to face is what you get, because the foster families who are part of the ER care team take the time, and give the love needed to discover everything they can about their foster pups. When you adopt, you’ll know whether your new companion is good with other dogs, good with kids, kennel trained, energetic, a cuddler, fully grown and at adult weight, or any number of other things that can help determine whether a dog is the right fit for your family.
That is one of the wonderful things about adopting a dog that has spent time with a foster family. You aren’t simply meeting a dog for the first time and wondering who they will become. The people who have cared for these dogs have gotten to know them, their habits and their personalities, and can help potential adopters find the right match.
I’d like to end this story with the words right off the Emotional Rescue website, as I couldn’t have said it any better:
“Emotional Rescue is devoted to helping the most desperate puppies and dogs: those searching for safety, homeless, hungry, often hurt by humans and needing care, love and comfort. The dog you're reading about wouldn't have survived without rescue. It has learned to trust and discovered the dog it was meant to be. When you adopt with Emotional Rescue, you become part of our dog loving community where you can always get support and advice. You also help the NEXT desperate dog get help at Emotional Rescue because there is now an open spot in a foster home. You're part of a chain reaction. Welcome to Emotional Rescue!”