06/04/2026
It was only supposed to be temporary.
We agreed that we weren't going to adopt another dog after we lost Pepe last year. He was almost 20 and had been dealing with chronic kidney disease and cognitive decline for years. It was a lot. We were down to *just* 2 dogs and a cat so it seemed like the perfect time to get back into fostering.
When we picked "Ghirardelli" up for I should have known that it would end up being forever. My husband was already begging to keep him on our way home. I fought it. This dog was a hot mess - a broken foot on one front leg, a janky elbow on the other, and a back knee that bends the wrong way. Then there was the coughing...pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary edema, and tracheal collapse. I could already tell he was going to be a money pit. Based on his lack of socialization and deformed feet and legs we think he may have spent most of his life in a cage with a backyard breeder before ending up as a stray. He didn't know how to be affectionate but as he got more comfortable, his goofy love bug personality started to blossom. He charmed his way into my heart and I gave in. We're so thankful that Long Way Home Adoptables allowed us to adopt him.
We love you, Walter!
Foster Fail (shown in Tiny Brass)
Available in Sterling Silver or Brass
Sizes:
Tiny - 0.6" wide x 0.7" tall
Classic - 0.85" wide x 1.00" tall