The 8 Rules To Fostering A Litter Of Tiny Puppies | The Dodo

Fostering one puppy is a lot of work... but what happens when you have three of them? Watch how fast these spunky pups grow up!
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[@krishnachaitanya6190]

Chestnut trying to stay awake is the best thing that i have seen today😂😂❤️❤️

[@CarlosHuiskens]

I know right. He looked like a little robot slowing running out of juice hahaha.

[@penelopegarcia6573]

I have to agree 👍🏻 💯 percent

[@marcycherryphoenix]

Well, me trying to keep up with my studies and working on it till late evening looks exactly the same. 🤪

[@KallMeKes]

Hes literally powering down lol

[@lonewolffang]

Watching them grow is just too much sweetness.

[@donberry6079]

It is very easy to get attached to little puppies, and so sad to see them go away. Proof that you have a loving heart.

[@knowwhatimeme]

@@donberry6079 taking them away from their mother or siblings sounds pretty messed up to me lol.

[@Jon.A.Scholt]

Cuteness overload! Chestnut trying to not fall asleep took the cake for me!

[@Volker528]

I will definitely follow these rules with my puppy. we should all take care of our dogs and respect because we don’t know when it’s their last

[@acey457]

my cats been pissing and shitting on the walls since we moved house, decided to let it slide

[@-Darling_Meow-Cat]

I will most *DEFINITELY FAIL* rule 6

[@nobodycaresofficial1]

@@acey457 🤣😂😂

[@BossQueen]

I was nervous when I fostered two extra Chihuahuas, but it worked just fine. I love all four dogs! :)

[@edithstewart4397]

Keii lol pop Hy

[@edithstewart4397]

G hj me out by

[@tracypolselli1464]

I’d get absolutely nothing else done. Adorable.

[@stevenanthony8952]

Hello Tracy how are you doing today

[@edwardskeva9307]

The pups happiness meeting their new families hit me in the feels.

[@melodiefrances3898]

It's actually really good to have a dog of your own when you foster because they can teach puppies and traumatized dogs how to be a loved dog, in ways that we humans can't. ❤️❤️❤️

[@IntriguedLioness]

As a volunteer rescue and foster worker, I will admit that puppies are the cutest and most fun. But it is a ton of work! Adults and seniors need time to because they’re usually traumatized from their neglect, but puppies need to be disciplined from the gate because we need them to go on to their foster homes knowing a few basic rules! Three is actually the limit to a litter that will not make you insane. More than three and you’re going to need recuperation after those two months!

[@christinebutler7630]

I once took in a pregnant mama who was about to pop, so that she would not go to the shelter. She had 11 puppies. Never in my life had I dealt with so much poop. But I'd do it all over again in a minute.

[@amiapsychopat]

I wonder, doesn't the lack of a real mother lead to problems with behavior or socialization? Or is it enough for them to grow up with their siblings and meet adult dogs later?

[@IntriguedLioness]

@@amiapsychopat Fosters do not separate a mother from the puppies / kittens before 6 or 8 weeks depending on the breed. I have seen mothers absolutely exhausted by that time and once the puppies find their forever homes the mothers are so relaxed and actually learn how "to be a dog again". I would not be part of a system that purposely separated the mother from offspring but at that point they have had their shots, they have bonded and played, they will be spayed and neutered and they are ready. I think of it in dog's years... except that six weeks is more akin to the age of twenty when it comes to humans who just don't want to leave the nest! LOL

[@IntriguedLioness]

@@christinebutler7630 I would too! I'm very grateful that many DODO videos show both sides of fostering, taking care of a senior dog Etc. You don't want to only sell the joy and happy moments, you have to show the struggle. But it is in the struggle that we learn to give of ourselves!

[@soniaalvarado5372]

Those eyes while eating watermelon are so adorably funny 😂😂 such pure and overwhelming goodness ❤️

[@PrincessCelestia19]

I always wished puppies could stay small for at least a few more weeks. They grow so fast. ❤️❤️❤️

[@RobinaB530]

I smiled all the way through. Thoroughly enjoyed this sweet story. What a cool foster mom.

[@stevenanthony8952]

Hello Deborah how are you doing today

[@RobinaB530]

@Officer Dibble All the time I get messages from guys like him asking me the same question. I wondered if this was a new pick up thing and I've never replied. Thank you for telling me this. What do they do to swindle women?

[@RobinaB530]

@Officer Dibble Wow--I know this happens on dating sites (a guy tried it with me) but not KZbin. How do you know he tried to hit on 70 women? He sounds like a predator.

[@AzlianaLyana]

These rules are so true!! So many times close to foster fail 😅

[@wadebuck69]

Seeing Chestnut trying to stay awake while his little legs are sliding down and he tries to spread his paws wider to stop as his eyes close is one of the most adorable things I have ever seen.

[@Fauna4ever]

Milwaukee! I'm so happy to see MADACC (Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission) showcased on the Dodo!

[@alexandrakennedy8078]

I love puppy breathe, their chubby tummies and the clumsiness until they learn how their feet and legs work. Then I still love them for the rest of their lives and mine. 💟🐕🐾🐾💟

[@SuperBoss351]

Wonderful video..such cute lil puppies.. great job..💛💛💛💛💛

[@rosannatrull8785]

The sweetest video every thanks for care take of those beautiful pups you are doing amazing jod godbless

[@Mama-Ames]

💕 Ohhh such irresistibly adorable angels! Their sweet faces, exquisite blue eyes, precious round bellies & happy little tails overwhelm my heart w/pure love & absolute joy! May each dear little pup, their foster Mom & their new families forever give & receive unconditional love beyond measure. 💕X🥰O💕X🥰O💕X🥰O💕

[@bamboozled1668]

Chestnut - But I'm not even slee💤💤💤💤💤💤💤💤💤py 😴

[@johnmercurio8529]

I know that it can be exhausting at times. But for me I think that's where I feel most alive!! We all can marvel at the innocence of life. It is what we do for the least of them!! Heart will see ❤️. When that happens the connection is everlasting. Miracles and blessings to you always 🙏🙏🙏

[@questionmark9819]

If I had the honour and privilege and utter joy of taking care of tiny little pups I would be on cloud 9 and couldn't bear to be away from these little adorable heart stealers for even a pee break! Gosh, these babies are just gorgeous. You're so lucky.

[@annjohnson8437]

This was such a sweet video! Thank you for sharing the love and joy! Best wishes to all the wonderful fosters out there! ❤

[@Choujifangirl]

Rule six is the hardest one for me and it’s the hardest one for a lot of people obviously you put a lot of work and effort into fostering puppies and then just seeing them go to new owners is a heartbreaker

[@stevenanthony8952]

Hello Eliza how are you doing today

[@shiningstar8595]

Beautiful....such a cuddly handful ❤️❤️❤️ You're such a treasure taking care of these pups with love and compassion. When it comes to sending them off, I'd probably be wailing!!!

[@quietusplus1221]

Oh god, those puppies were so cute. Really liked the foster as well, she's great ^^ (sometimes people can come across as "look at me doing a great deed", but this person just seems awesome)

[@marcandreyko4251]

Fosters are truly magnificent people.

[@wilsonweiseng6485]

it's the last few rules that people tend to break, some people just give up and keep the animals

[@Logandabfdifan]

They're so cute

[@joer736]

DAMMMMMN THIS COMMENTARY WAS PERFECT. HER VOICE, THE PUPPIES WHINNING. BEST DAMN DODO VIDEO IN MONTHS!! MADE MY HEART MELT

[@13Xerro]

1:00 - I’ve watched Lady and the Tramp too many times as a kid, that’s the exact same sound Lady made when she was being made to sleep in the kitchen as a pup.

[@nattywho]

Omg…Chestnut reminds me of my son when he was little…fighting sleep to the bitter end…lol. These little puppy were just too stinkin cute and I would be a total sap and probably end up with all of them…❤❤❤. I’m so happy you found homes for them!!!

[@JaCoCop]

Lol, I've had 10 dogs at once. 3 of my own and 7 fosters, 4 of which were feral puppies. It's was a handful, but they were all adopted.

[@NehnBellanaris]

I applaud anyone who can do this kind of thing. I could never do it myself, I've always found it easier to connect to animals then with people. If I tried, I would end up going, 'Ok. That's it. Forget the fostering, I'm just going to keep them myself. Just forget it.'

[@sonesinhsomxanxay4660]

Those sounds. My heart is exploding!

[@stevenanthony8952]

Hello Sonesinh how are you doing today

[@sonesinhsomxanxay4660]

@@stevenanthony8952 I'm doing great. And yourself?

[@rainbowmoody5996]

I was planning to buy a puppy thank you for this!

[@christinebutler7630]

Adopt don't shop!!!

[@JaCoCop]

Do not buy!! Adopt!! You save two lives at once, the dog you adopt and the dog who can take its place to be fostered.

[@whynotnofi8278]

Or let people do what they want.

[@philbob99]

Squeaky puppies!! Yes!! Love.

[@aboutlifeinaus]

Super cute puppies. 💝💖❤️

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

As it should be. Thank you and God bless

[@stevenanthony8952]

Hello Michaelc how are you doing today

[@Drnaynay]

Our dog was Winky (with a "y", but still...) We had her for 12 wonderful, love-filled years.

[@juliahill7732]

I smiled all the way through that! How adorable ❤❤❤

[@stevenanthony8952]

Hello Julie how are you doing today

[@donnamead3439]

I'd have such a hard time letting them go. But I know it's for the best.

[@silentintrovert]

They’re so cute i found myself just smiling throughout the video.

[@peppapig_is_god6597]

My boyfriends dog just had 7 husky babies and its been a ride but I love them more than anything

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

Yes I agree with you and cuteness overload as well.

[@stevenanthony8952]

Hello Cyan how are you doing today

[@jaymac7203]

Lool those puppies 🐶 are adorable 😭😭🤣🤣

[@skoomasteve7787]

When i got my baby boxer. The lady wept so hard . And she was looking after a litter of 11. That was a moment ill never forget

[@technicolorbutterfly9756]

Thank you for featuring MADACC!!!

[@debbyangenni4616]

So so precious and adorable, you do a magnificent and loving thing fostering precious animals. God Bless everything you do for these Beautiful souls. 😍 😇😍

[@donberry6079]

"Cowboys like little warm puppies and girls of the night". I guess I must be a cowboy at heart. God's gift to humans = doggies.

[@debralynnpaxton5238]

Precious, Adorable babypups ❤️🧡💛

[@stevenanthony8952]

Hello Debra how are you doing today

[@1996pola]

I love you, my babies. I wish you only the best

[@stevenanthony8952]

Hello Pola how are you doing today

[@cuddles4068]

This was just...precious ❤️🙏🙌

[@stevenanthony8952]

Hello Karen how are you doing today

[@krististarosta6736]

They're too adorable!!!!!!!!!💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@qmnnvrdyz8965]

Those Gorgeous, Beautiful Babies' cuteness factor, without a doubt, exceeds the legal limits!! Nope, I'd be a major foster fail, but a big thank you, to the Saints who can!! ❤️❤️❤️💋

[@recordfishhunter9234]

Each dog runs into the hands of their new owner do we choose them or do they choose us ? LoL

[@shannon_w.]

Rule #7 and #8 is EXACTLY why I just couldn’t foster! As much as I would LOVE to I know myself I could NEVER let them go 🥹

[@varshajohn]

This reminds me of my dog. From a new born baby to a 12 yr old granny. Even tho i think i should have spend more time with her, she lived happily with us.

[@charliebigbear1630]

My baby girl had 9 puppies when she showed up pregnant at my mechanic shop. Lol they were an absolute handful but it was a wonderful experience. Now a full year later, they all have good homes and Mama girl is lounging around being a Shop dog

[@mackenzieneal1660]

They were going at that watermelon like a bunch of piranhas. Don't know about ya'll but puppy teeth are sharp.

[@laurakastrup]

You know, having been a breeder (this is Denmark who suffers from far less abandoned animals, and my dogs have always been specialised service dogs (mostly for autism and anxiety, which I suffer from myself)) I thought I was prepared for the level of chaos a litter of puppies could bring, having a mom dog at 13 now who in her life time have had 15 puppies (3 litters of 5 each, back when she was 2-4 years old) Turns out, the level of chaos a litter of puppies bring without mom is actually more than a big litter of many puppies bring I began fostering abandoned dogs, mostly from Ukraine and Syria last summer, mostly because of my background in service dog training I’m fairly good at socialising puppies, so a litter of ferals can go in and go out being well socialised dogs, Denmark being the country it is does not seem to care a whole lot about “purebreds” unless you have a specific need (i.e allergies or disabilities) Let’s just say, if I ever sell my house, I’m not getting the full value. Because my house is puppy damaged that’s for sure, but it’s also baby proof despite me having no children just a few chaos nuggets called puppies

[@karenisak9631]

Just friggen adorable

[@rgoudie]

I just watched this 4-minute video and I had tears at the end when they went off to their forever homes. 😢

[@Jenn-ie5vf]

When we adopted our 2 doggies from a rescue, we kept the names the fosters gave them. Felt like the right thing to do, considering that they helped get them to the place where we could adopt them.

[@crystalphillips696]

Bless you sweetie.

[@stevenanthony8952]

Hello Crystal how are you doing today

[@TribeOfGaia]

You are an angel and a hero!!🥺❤️

[@NaieraDK]

Maaaan, I want to see these pibbles grown up, too!

[@CopperBased]

Those puppies are just too precious.

[@federicozambelli2045]

Thanks, this fluffy potatoes saved the day 🤗🤗🤗

[@ellyneilsen2865]

They are so gorgeous, it would be impossible not to fall in love with them and have a major foster fail!!

[@stevenanthony8952]

Hello Elly how are you doing today

[@ellyneilsen2865]

@Officer Dibble There’s a heap of these desperadoes who I totally ignore always! Can’t believe that they think they’ll get a hook-up on KZbin? Great job from you, thanks!

[@jaclynpavlica69]

I was perfectly fine and laughing about all the adorable “rules” of fostering right up till the cry part 😩🥺. It was all over for me. Loved this video and much appreciate the teach on all the efforts that go with fostering animals. With me my foster fails led me to a bigger apartment along with promises to myself that last one would be it. Yeah nah 😂🎉❤️😎.

[@stevenanthony8952]

Hello Jaclyn hoe are you doing today

[@einienj3281]

Oh sleepy Chestnut 😄♥️♥️

[@faithsummers.adventures6769]

One word. LOVE

[@Havoc1019]

This video is like 2 years late for me 🤣🤣🤣 The 2 Brothers and sister wasn't easy, but we couldn't part with them. The two brothers started fighting, and so that was an issue for months anytime there was excitement. With lots of love and training we got through it and all is well now. 🙏

[@stevelee4653]

they are so cute.. and lots work.. good luck to you and to the adorable puppies..

[@LOUISVILLECARDINALS]

Such beautiful pups and your voice is so calming ❤️

[@ErikKart]

precious little angels bless them ❤🫂🐕

[@CarlosHuiskens]

It's always interesting to see how they people that actually adopt these puppies come up with names less interesting compared to the person who fosters the puppies.

[@neenacheema8302]

You have a BIG Heart !! God bless you!!🤗❤️

[@Meidas_Lea]

When I was fostering newborn kittens I'd make sure that the new parents knew, if it didn't work out or bc of life changes they need to remove the cat, it would come back to me! No questions asked. Only one came back, and when she got to a better place she came back for her. ♥️♥️🫂

[@johnvellis5148]

Blessing no matter matter you are the mother now beautiful puppy's 🤍💖🙏😌🥰😻🍼🐶🍼💐

[@lip1222]

Very Cute!

[@khaotikchiraq1148]

Lol Chesnut should have been named "Fomo" ! 😎 Thanks for sharing them w/us. God's speed ☺

[@Bella-D]

I'm in CUTENESS OVERLOAF😍

[@nosatanhere]

Total cuteness!!

[@laurensaul24]

That is so so adorable ❤

[@stevenanthony8952]

Hello Laura how are you doing today

[@michellewasson277]

That was really cute! Thanks for the advice.

[@nycdweller]

I love the names she picked for the puppies; too bad the new owners changed them! Great video!

[@ComboMuster]

Top notch advice on all points tyvm!

[@charlieben3672]

I love puppy breath.😊

[@Davepool-hs7vr]

Who knew chaos was so cute

[@lgkitten1883]

Puppy breath 🥰

[@cuongjay8294]

I must say : my admiration to you!

[@edengates66]

I have a boy and girl littermate and feel like the number one is patience

[@Bluesjzz]

I tip my hat to anyone who fosters. It would be too emotional for me letting them go to want go through it repeatedly.

[@jacksopetty]

Awe cuties w blue eyes omg🤩😍🥺 babies❤️

[@seabliss22]

Rule 1. Don't fall in love 😍

[@Koleyl]

It's not easy being a pet parent

[@neelymahapatra8164]

Beautiful story!

[@maiasouria7576]

Wonderful puppies

[@veganforlife1203]

Thank you so much☀☀☀☀☀☀☀☀☀🙏💖💖💖💗💗💗💜💜💜💞👍