I started fostering the sweetest six month old puppy about a week ago, and I have totally fallen in love. She’s my first foster, but I’m a former dog sitter and have done quite a few long term boardings with dogs I adored, so I assumed it wouldn’t be any harder to say goodbye to a foster than my clients dogs. I was obviously very wrong, hence me posting here.

I had to drop my foster pup off at the rescue today because she’s getting spayed and I’m picking her up tomorrow, but I started crying the minute she was out of sight. This dog is so, so special and I would adopt her in an instant if I could. That being said, adopting is just not an option for me in any way right now. I’m a senior in college with no money, living in a small apartment, and I’m moving states in a few months with no idea if my next place will allow pets. I’d feel so much better if I at least was able to find someone I know who could adopt her, but all the people I know that can have dogs already do and aren’t looking for another. I should’ve anticipated how hard this would be for me, but I honestly assumed that a couple of weeks with a six month old would convince me out of wanting a dog right now.

I guess I’m just looking for some words of wisdom from more experienced fosters right now, because I am so so sad that I won’t be able to keep this dog and that I don’t have a friend or family member who could adopt her. Any advice/support is really appreciated :,)