from https://hfchronicle.com/blog/2020/jun/30/readers-rescue-helping-chronicle-thrive

Everyone has been exploring ways to thrive during the shutdown and slow reopening. For Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld, the thing to do was adopt a dog. 

Hofeld is known for his devotion to his black Labradors and usually has three at any given time. They accompany him on daily walks at the Izaak Walton Nature Preserve. Until recently, the family included Sadie, Jenna and Annie. A few weeks ago, the family grew by one with the addition of Katie. 

Of course, the mayor had been looking for another dog before the pandemic began.

He got Katie from Heather’s Foster Dogs, a companion animal fostering and adoption service that operates in the South Suburbs. See heathersfosterdogs.org for more information.

Four is the limit — by ordinance — so the Hofeld family is set for a while, and the mayor has a new friend to help pass the time until the economy really gets going again.

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Heather’s Foster Dogs is still pulling dogs, processing adoption applications & completing adoptions but will not be holding adoption events until the Covid-19 related risks are substantially reduced. Our major corporate adoption partner, Petsmart, has similarly suspended sponsoring such events.

HFD ADOPTION EVENTS

 

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Regarding pets and the coronavirus, the American Veterinary Medical Association has issued a statement which reads in part: 

“It appears that dogs and cats are not readily infected with SARS-CoV-2, we have little to no evidence that they become ill, and no evidence that those that may be naturally infected spread SARS-CoV-2 to other pets or people.

Out of an abundance of caution and until more is known about this virus, if you are ill with COVID-19 you should restrict contact with pets and other animals, just as you would restrict your contact with other people. When possible, have another member of your household or business take care of feeding and otherwise caring for any animals, including pets. If you have a service animal or you must care for your animals, including pets, wear a cloth facemask; don’t pet, don’t share food, kiss, or hug them; and wash your hands before and after any contact with your pet or service animal. You should not share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, towels, or bedding with other people or pets in your home.

Additional guidance on managing pets in homes where people are sick with COVID-19 is available from the CDC.“

The full statement may be found at https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/covid-19/sars-cov-2-animals-including-pets?fbclid=IwAR3f9A9WX171R5o92XYi3T-ETE-czjovec68hi5iqbPTOogvxoV-3pJ4eHE

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HFD earned a 2020 Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar by sharing the metrics which matter most.

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Thank you to the Tinley Park Petsmart manager Dave (pictured) & the regional manager for nominating HFD for the Field Grant we received from Petsmart Charities. We will use the grant to pay the vet bills for the treatment of recent illnesses ( Lyme & heartworm disease) & injuries (inguinal hernia & ruptured cranial cruciate ligament).

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Ed Glassner from Heather’s Foster Dogs gets a kiss from Dogs Are Deserving’s Ralphie at the kissing booth during Homes for Dogs adoption weekend in Lockport Sept. 28. Photo by Julie McMann/ 22nd Century Media (from the Lockport Legend)

Thanks to the Lockport Coldwell Banker office for hosting Homes for Dogs on Saturday, 2 September from 11 until 2.  There was good traffic & interest even in the cool, misty weather. 

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Guidestar has awarded HFD

the Gold Seal of Transparency.

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Many, many thanks to the anonymous donor(s) who went to our smile.amazon.com Charity List purchased deer antlers, clorox wipes & frontline for us. All have been delivered.

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Our adoption event on Saturday, 13 October 2018 at Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group, 1165 East 9th St, Lockport, IL. was as much fun as it was successful.

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Thank you Frisky Dog Daycare of Brookfield for hosting  multiple groups, including Heather’s Foster Dogs, for its adoption event on Sunday 30 September. The event resulted in 3 adoptions for HFD.

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Thank you to WGN Midday News for inviting us to appear today. Your staff made it all so easy for us.

For those of you who missed the segment, or just can’t see it enough, here is the link to our appearance: 
https://wgntv.com/category/midday-news/adopt-a-pet/

 

A special surprise bonus was the WGN Facebook Live pre-segment party which Dean Richards crashed &  Louis stole the show.   

https://www.facebook.com/WGNTV/videos/250486292277448/ 

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A big thank you to Kerri and her staff at The Brass Tap in Orland Park for cohosting our event. You guys were wonderful! HFD raised $2,000 at our fundraising event last Saturday! Thank you to Kerri and our HFD volunteers who put together the fire pit, gift baskets, and also donated their time to run the event. We would also like to thank Sarah Foley from Paint Your Pet And Sip for donating a portion of the pet portrait ticket sales to HFD. We would like to recognize and thank the following businesses for donating items for our gift baskets.

The Brass Tap in Orland Park is hosting Paint Your Pet & Sip Fundraiser for us on Saturday, 21 July from 3 to 9 p.m. More information & details may be found at 
https://heathersfosterdogs.org/paint-your-pet-sip-to-benefit-heathers-foster-dogs-saturday-21-july-2018/


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 Thank you Kelly Evans for hosting a Trivia Night for your birthday for the benefit of Mastiffs R Us & Heather’s Foster Dogs. We & our veterinarian appreciate it. The Happiest of Birthday wishes, as well as thanks, go out to you.

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Congratulations to our adoptive families. Below are the five adoptions from our 2 December 

Tinley Park Petsmart event

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From somewhere in there, Brookie wishes you a Happy Halloween.

Thank you so much to CN Railroad for honoring Heather’s Foster Dogs with a grant in recognition of the volunteer efforts of Sergio Zoruba, CN employee out of the Homewood office.

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Consider joining us as a foster family.

Love Big Dogs? Let’s Talk!

Heather’s Foster Dogs is actively recruiting foster homes that can help out medium – large size dogs. Could that be you? The shelters are full of dogs of all sizes, but many times dogs that are not small & cute get overlooked, and we want to help change that. Would you be willing to let a Lab crash on your couch for a bit? Have bully breed experience? Have a soft spot for Shepherds? We would love to meet you! We work to find a placement that works great for your home – be it male/female, old/young, etc. The rescue pays for the food and veterinary care. All you need to do is find the room in your heart and home. 

We host multiple adoption events per month and you only have to attend the ones that work with your schedule. Your dog may need a ride to the occasional vet visit, but no worries. Again, the rescue pays for the veterinary care! 

Fostering is not a lifetime commitment. Fostering is just a commitment to save one life. Make a difference in this world by saving a dog from death row. Even if you cannot foster right now, please share far and wide with interested friends and family, and keep us in mind for the future. 

Interested? Please drop us an email at heathersfosterdogsinfo.org & we will send you a foster home application. You may just ask us for more information, or choose to stop by any of our adoption events to meet us and see what we are all about.