I'm a Foster Parent!

Hello world, my name is Megan Young. I am 19 years old from San Antonio Texas. I live in a one bedroom apartment with my sister and dog, Bitsy. It is not much but it's spacious, a nice side of town, and more importantly, it is home. My sister and I are very close and do not mind sharing a room. We each have a full size bed and we are twins so we get along just fine. We each work two jobs and still commit ourselves as loving parents to Bitsy and maintain as much of a social life as time allows us. We do not have a car and our work is two miles away. Weather in Texas is unpredictable at times so be it rain, shine, blazing hot, or humid... we work. Our coworkers and sometimes our mother take us to work or take us home. We do not let these things get in the way of being who we are.
My sister, Caitlin on the left and me on the right.

Now that I have told you a bit about me. You can come to the assumption that we really do not a glamorous life of luxury. We have stress, we have bills, and we want to go to school. One thing that gets us through though is love. I have a wonderful family and great friends. We have Bitsy and manage our time so one of us is home to tend to her.
This is Bitsy:

I am a huge animal lover- both my sister and I are. Yesterday, June 8, 2013 marks the day of something big that I do not think I would change for the world.

There are many organizations out here to keep dogs and cats from being euthanized. Unfortunately not every animal makes it, but these groups make a huge difference. I didn't know that I could make a difference as well.

At work I control the Facebook page and on my personal account, I follow all these organizations to save these dogs at risk of being euthanized. During my shift, I saw an urgent plea for help from San Antonio R.O.C.K.S.

San Antonio R.O.C.K.S. is an all volunteer run, non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of our homeless pets, and to making San Antonio become a No-Kill City. Their mission is to bring positive change to San Antonio's homeless pet population by not only providing a safe and loving home for these animals, but also by focusing on the education of the community, so that future generations will continue the fight for our homeless pets. They formed to bring awareness to our cities homeless animal problem. The organization is run by a group of committed volunteers who are dedicated to helping San Antonio become a no-kill city.

By working with foster homes, local veterinarians, committed volunteers, animal trainers and boarding facilities we will be able to rescue many animals from kill shelters who would have otherwise never been given time to find their forever home. 

 www.sarocks.org To learn more.

"URGENT FOSTER NEEDED" was what I read on my news feed on Facebook. As the day went on and I followed this post, they noted "Herby still does not have a confirmed Foster. He has only today to find one. Can you please help Herby out of the kill shelter?"  Looking at these beautiful boy, my heart broke. 

50 people shared Herby's search for a Foster, 46 liked it and many comments were made... but this was not enough. Herby will be euthanized tomorrow if no one steps up. 

I felt like Spurs fan watching the game anxiously hoping the team would make the basket. "Please find Herby a home. Please!" but then I realized... I may not have much to offer but I have enough to get by and care for this life. Cut back on buying expensive foods, cut back on going out to eat or going out at night with my friends. I do not need to go to Starbucks for coffee when I have my own coffee pot! (Heck I used to work at Starbucks! I know how to make all those drinks any way!) 

With a deep breath all I needed to know was the simple question "Is Herby good with other dogs?" It was not long until I filled out my Foster Application. I did not have to think. I just had to close my eyes and love these boy. 

Shortly after my application was processed, I received the most amazing email after the most horrible week.

  

Hi Megan, thank you so much for fostering with us!!  We've received your app and this sweetie will be safe! He will be placed on a medical work up schedule which will take approximately 1-3 days. At that time I will be in touch to keep you up to date with his status and let you know when he is ready to go home. The medical workup he'll be receiving is his neuter, vaccinations, microchips flea tick and heart worm preventative and also a dewormer. If you have any questions please let me know! 

I will be sending you some more info on us either today or tomorrow but for sure before he's ready to go home. Just outta town right now but - thank you SO MUCH for saving this sweeties life!! I will be in touch again soon. :)

 I had to scream with joy. I saved a life. I really did. I probably told everyone I spoke to that day about ten times of my deed. My sister is equally excited to offer Herby a loving home until he finds his forever family.. and who knows, maybe he already found one? I have not met my little baby yet but already I love him. 

I will be keeping up with Herby's status and my progress as a new Foster Mother. 

If you have any tips, I'd love some advice! 

-Megan Y