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SEO: Marvin home opens for foster dogs Doggie Daycare Student gives sheltered dogs place to call home By: Caroline Niski
When Laura Marvin was a sophomore in college, tragedy struck home. Monty,
her childhood dog, died at 14.
The Marvin residence did not experience any vacancies after that.
In high school, Marvin’s friend informed her about a
dog foster program. Itching to welcome more dogs into her
life, Marvin gave it a shot.
The summer before her senior year, Laura and her
sister Catherine opened their home in New Jersey to train and
care for displaced dogs.
The local shelter Traveling Paws, wasn’t equipped
with cages or a full staff. Foster families care for the dogs
until the shelter finds them a permanent home.
Today, 7 million homeless, abandoned and stray dogs are in shelters. Because
these dogs come from troubling backgrounds, the families must enforce strict discipline
strategies.
Marvin initially had to gain the dogs’ trust to properly train them.
“It took a lot of patience to work with these dogs and help them learn to behave,”
Marvin said. “After the dogs got to know us, they became more comfortable and began to
trust us.”
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Laura (left) and Catherine (right) with their new dog, Monty. Photo by Candice Marvin.
Attachment blossoms
Marvin has fostered six dogs. “Fostering dogs has been such a rewarding
experience. It’s so nice to see the dog grow and finally get adopted,” Marvin said.
It may be difficult to watch them trot out after practically raising them. Marvin
said she develops an attachment the dogs she
fosters.
Her family recently adopted their foster
dog, Cody, in May. “We knew at the time we
wanted another dog for our family and as soon as
we brought Cody home to foster, we knew he was
perfect for our family,” Catherine said.
Thanks to Laura and her sister, six dogs have loving homes. But, who is going to
help Laura with to the 7 million more waiting?
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Getting to know Laura… Born in New York City Favorite childhood show: Full House Favorite book: “My Sister’s Keeper” by Jodie Picoult Favorite color: purple Best Vacation: Grand Canyon
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