Secondhand Hounds Foster Resources

Resource Center for Secondhand Hounds Fosters

Secondhand Hounds Foster Resources

This page is for Secondhand Hound fosters to connect with various resources for support, learning, training tools and to save animals!

Foster Coordinators: (Helping fosters through behavior issues, matching dog with fosters, questions, and support.)

* SMALL DOGS GROUP - ANITRA FRANCIS- SHHSmallBreeds@gmail.com
(Corgis, Heelers, Aussies, Border Collies, Cattle Dogs, Chihuahuas, Italian Greyhounds, Rat Terriers, Shih Tzus, Poodles, Maltese etc. ) -

* BIG & BULLY BREED GROUP - SUMMER HEDLUND Summer@secondhandhounds.org
(American Pit Bull Terriers, Staffordshires, Bull Terriers, American, Olde, English, French Bulldogs, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Dobermans, Huskies, Malamutes, Akitas, Boxers, Mastiffs, Great Danes, St. Bernards, Great Pyrenees, Newfoundland, German Shepherds, Labradors, Pointers, Retrievers, Spaniels, Setters, Hounds)

* SPECIAL CASES UNIT - SARA ANDERSON
SHHVet@gmail.com
(Selection of dogs of any breed with extreme medical cases/special needs)

* CATS - JEN SWANSON
Cats@secondhandhounds.org
(Selection and vetting of all cats in our program)


• Fosters: You are not limited to a group! Jump Around! Contact any foster coordinators and discuss your dream foster.


*** Note: The groups are divided to maximize the expertise of the foster coordinators and to ensure each foster gets the attention needed.

What will be expected of me as a foster home?

Everything you need to care for your foster dog (crate, food, bowl, etc.) will be provided by Secondhand Hounds. The most important part of your job will be to help reintroduce your foster dog to a home environment by giving him/her some basic training, socialization and lots of love.

When a potential adopter contacts Secondhand Hounds, we will review the application to meet our standards. The approved applicants will be emailed to you and we expect you contact them to arrange a meeting. These meetings can be performed at your house, their house, or a neutral location (whatever you feel comfortable with). We give our volunteers a say in who they place their dog with. So, if you feel as though someone is not the best match, let us know, and we will find a different home for your foster.

It is a good idea to socialize your foster dog as much as possible to eliminate fear of new situations/people/dogs. A great way to do this is to go to Adoption Events and let people approach your foster dog. Always be careful to read signs of a fearful dog. If the dog cowers or shakes or growls, ask the person to step back. As soon as the dog seems more trusting (tail wagging, approaching the person on their own), let the person pet your pup. Another way to help a scared dog become more trusting is to carry treats with you and have strangers feed your dog. Other tips are available; just ask!

Adoption Policy
The Bond Between adopts animals to Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Illinois. If you are outside of...
Adoption Application
10100 Viking Dr, Ste 100
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
United States
Frankie ** D64606

Hello my name is Frankie, I'm from Minnesota! Frankie is a 10-year-old sweetheart who can be a little anxious at...

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Isabella D64131

Hi! My name is Isabella and I'm from Arkansas. From her foster: Isabella is such a smart girl and learns...

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Popeye D64454

Hello my name is Popeye, I'm from Minnesota! From his foster: Popeye is an adorable dog. Even though he only...

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Buck D64541

I am looking for a foster or forever family! Please email fostersupport@thebondbetween.org if you can say YES to fostering this...

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Rocko C63942

Hi! My name is Rocko, and I am from Minnesota! From his foster: Rocko is an absolute sweetie pie! He...

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Leoo C64383

Hello my name is Leoo, I'm from Minnesota! From her foster: Leoo is a very sweet 1 year old girl!...

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Trixie D64428

Hi! My name is Trixie and I am from Kentucky. My fosters call me Cider and I kind of like...

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Moka C64623

Hello my name is Moka, I'm from Minnesota!

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Tilly D64543

Hello my name is Tilly, I'm from Minnesota! From her foster: Tilly is a delight and would make a wonderful...

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Arcee C64597

Hi! My name is Arcee and I am from Minnesota. From her foster: Arcee is a friendly kitten who loves...

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Charmin D64540

Hi! My name is Charmin, and I am from Minnesota! From his foster: Charmin is a perfect match for those...

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Jax C64388

Hello my name is Jax, I'm from Minnesota! From his foster: Jax is active and talkative. He can be quite...

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Bubbles D64409

Hi! My name is Bubbles and I am from Kentucky. From her foster: Bubbles is an active, busy, affectionate pup...

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Gracie C64236

Hello my name is Gracie, I'm from Minnesota! From her foster: Gracie is a sweet, curious kitten who adapts easily...

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Dobby D64648

Hi! My name is Dobby and I am from Minnesota!

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Momo C64624

Hello my name is Momo, I'm from Minnesota! From his foster: Momo is SUCH a lover! It took him a...

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Lynx C17706

Hello my name is Lynx, I'm from Minnesota! Lynx is an 11.5-year-old tabby with a heart full of love and...

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Vader D64416

Hi! My name is Vader and I am from Kentucky. I am about 3 months old and 10 lbs, just...

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Stella D63968

Hi! My name is Stella and I'm from Alabama. From her foster: Miss Stella is such an adorable spunky gal!...

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Shinny Upatree C18884 (FeLV+)

Hi! My name is Shinny Upatree and I am from Minnesota. Hi! My name is Shinny and I am from...

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Bella C63807

Hello my name is Bella, I'm from Minnesota! From her foster: Bella is the sweetest girl! She loves to be...

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Mika C63808

Hello my name is Mika, I'm from Minnesota! From her foster: Mika is a true companion. It took her a...

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Thomas** D63847

Hi! My name is Thomas and I am from Arkansas. From his foster: Meet Thomas, our sweet spunky pup! He...

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Vortex D64415

Hi! My name is Vortex and I am from Kentucky. From his foster: Vortex is a super loveable boy! He...

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Bumblebee C64596

Hi! My name is Bumblebee and I am from Minnesota.

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Remi D64404

Hi! My name is Remi and I am from Kentucky. From her foster: Please meet the newest member of your...

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Blossom D64435

Hi! My name is Blossom and I am from Kentucky. From her foster: Blossom is a sweet and gentle girl...

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Paddy D64433

Hi! My name is Paddy and I am from Kentucky. From his foster: Paddy is a sweet and spunky little...

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Pippa D64429

Hi! My name is Pippa and I am from Kentucky. From her foster: Pippa is super sweet and cuddly and...

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Rafiki D64324

Hi! My name is Rafiki and I am from Texas. From his foster: Rafiki (or Raffi) is a typical puppy...

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Pilar D64430

Hi! My name is Pilar and I am from Kentucky. From her foster: Pilar is a very pretty and sweet,...

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Tallulah D64425

Hi! My name is Tallulah and I am from Kentucky. From her foster: Tallulah is such a sweetheart with tons...

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Jett D64408

Hi! My name is Jett and I am from Kentucky. From his foster: Jett is a super sweet 4 month...

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Vesper D64414

Hi! My name is Vesper and I am from Kentucky. From his foster: Vesper is a super sweet boy. He...

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Blackjack C64595

Hi! My name is Blackjack and I am from Minnesota. I am about 5 years old. I was found as...

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Paulie D64432

Hi! My name is Paulie and I am from Kentucky. From his foster: Paulie is the sweetest little cuddle bug....

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Xavier D64410

Hi! My name is Xavier and I am from Kentucky. From his foster: Xavier is a playful and smart pup!...

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Frosty D63980

Hi! My name is Frosty and I am from Minnesota.

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Rexa D64406

Hi! My name is Rexa and I am from Kentucky. I'm a very happy girl and so excited to meet...

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Treasure D64424

I am looking for a forever family! Please Select the "Apply for Adoption" if you would like to adopt Hi!...

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Foxy D19216

Hi! My name is Foxy and I am from Alabama.

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Xander D64411

Hi! My name is Xander and I am from Kentucky. From his foster: Xander is a sweet boy who is...

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Magnolia D19016

I am looking for a foster or forever family! Please email fostersupport@thebondbetween.org if you can say YES to fostering this...

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Amira D64426

I am looking for a foster or forever family! Please email fostersupport@thebondbetween.org if you can say YES to fostering this...

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Mouse D64436

Hi! My name is Mouse and I am from Kentucky. Mouse is from Kentucky and is a lovable pup full...

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Dakota D64316

Hi! My name is Dakota and I am from Arkansas. I am about 10 weeks old and 10 lbs, they...

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Theodora D64423

Hi! My name is Theodora and I am from Kentucky. She knows to sit and wait for you to attach...

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Paradise D19058

Hi! My name is Paradise and I am from Missouri. **Meet Paradise!** Paradise is a beautiful 10-year-old Pomeranian with a...

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Annie Mae D19098

Hi, my name is Annie Mae, I am from Alabama. From her foster: Annie Mae has grown up fast. I...

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Cookie D16836

Hi! My name is Cookie and I am from Minnesota. From her foster: Cookie a yorkipoo breeder release. She has...

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Gunner D64200

Hello my name is Gunner, I'm from Minnesota! Love is Not Blind: Season Furever Are you tired of dating apps,...

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Nayla C63873

Select the "Apply for Adoption" if you would like to adopt Hello my name is Nayla, I'm from Minnesota! From...

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Lark D64229

Hi! My name is Lark and I am from Oklahoma. I am a lovable active guy! I am also pretty...

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Harmony D64378

Hello my name is Harmony, I'm from Minnesota! From her foster: Harmony is a sweet adult dog who likes walks...

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Pigeon D64210

Hi! My name is Pigeon and I am from Arkansas. From his foster: Pigeon is your typical young pup who...

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Prissy D17828

Hi! My name is Prissy and I am from Missouri! From her foster: Prissy is a loving, sweet big puppy....

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Ciri D64375

Hello my name is Ciri, I'm from Minnesota!

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Peppy D64385

Hi! My name is Peppy, and I am from Alabama! I will be about 11 weeks old and 8 pounds...

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Magnolia D64086

Temp foster needed 4/25-5/5! Email fostersupport@thebondbetween.org if you can help! Hi! My name is Magnolia. I am from Arkansas. From...

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Swan D64216

Hi! My name is Swan and I am from Arkansas. From her foster: This striking girl is a bundle of...

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Dove D64212

Hi! My name is Dove and I am from Arkansas. From her foster: Dove is an incredibly sweet puppy who...

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Cricket (bonded with Trixie) D19162

Hi, my name is Cricket. I am from Alabama. From their foster: Hi, I'm Cricket and I'm from Alabama! Trixie...

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Bobby D19038

I am looking for a foster or forever family! Please email fostersupport@thebondbetween.org if you can say YES to fostering this...

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Trixie (bonded with Cricket) D19163

Hi, my name is Trixie. I am from Alabama. From their foster: Hi, I'm Trixie and I'm from Alabama! Trixie...

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Zeppelin D64295

I am looking for a foster or forever family! Please email fostersupport@thebondbetween.org to sign up to foster! Select the "Apply...

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Abigale C64002

Hello my name is Abigale, I'm from Minnesota! From her foster: Abigale is the sweetest, most gentle cat in the...

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Twisted Sister D64297

Hi! My name is Twisted Sister and I am from Arkansas. I was born on January 5th, so I'm pretty...

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Maggie D18682

Hi, my name is Maggie. I am from Florida. From her foster: Maggie has been with us for several months...

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Elliot D64255

Hi! My name is Elliot, and I am from Arkansas! From his foster: He's always so happy to see you,...

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Goldy D64353

Hi! My name is Goldy, and I am from Minnesota! Goldy is as good as they come! He's sweet, calm,...

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Zelda D64253

Hi! My name is Zelda, and I am from Arkansas! From her foster: Meet Zelda, our adorable foster puppy! She's...

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Zani D64194

Hi! My name is Zani and I am from Missouri. From her foster: Zani arrived from Arkansas on 3/9/25. She...

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Daizee D64315

Hi! My name is Daizee and I am from Arkansas.

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Hayes D64250

Hi! My name is Hayes, and I am from Arkansas! From his foster: Hayes is a very sweet, fun and...

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Trippy D64024 (Tripod)

Hi, my name is Trippy. I am from Arkansas. Meet Trippy, the happiest tripod you'll ever meet! This 3-4 year...

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Snoopy D18129

Hi! I'm Snoopy, although my foster mom doesn't think I look like a Snoopy, so she calls me Finn or...

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Jambalaya Jones (bonded with Faheeta Jones) C64351

Hi! My name is Jambalaya Jones, and I am from Minnesota! Faheeta Jenkins and Jambalaya Jones are two 10 year...

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Faheeta Jenkins (bonded with Jambalaya Jones) C64350

I am looking for a forever family! Select the "Apply for Adoption" if you would like to adopt Hi! My...

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Princess D63756

Hello my name is Princess, I'm from Minnesota! From her foster: Princess is the sweetest old lady you'll ever meet....

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Locus (bonded w/ Phoenix) C16205

Hi, my name is Locus. I am from Minnesota. From his foster: Phoenix and Locus are such beautiful boys! They...

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Beau D64033

Hi, my name is Beau. I am from Arkansas. From his foster: Beau is a good "Go with the flow...

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Beyonce C11753

Hello my name is Beyonce, I'm from Minnesota! Meet Beyonce - the perfect blend of sweetness and spice! The Sweet:...

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Farrah D18696

Hi! My name is Farrah and I am from Iowa. From the foster: Farrah is the cutest dog with a...

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Casanova D64028

Select the "Apply for Adoption" if you would like to adopt Hi, I am Casanova I am from Arkansas. From...

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Loverboy D64031

Hi, my name is Loverboy I am from Arkansas. From his foster: Loverboy is a sweet and very playful little...

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Nonnie D64113

Hi! My name is Nonnie and I am from Arkansas. From her foster: From her foster: Nonnie was the sweetest...

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Miss Kitty C64101

Hi! My name is Miss Kitty, and I am from Minnesota! From her foster: Miss Kitty is such a lovely...

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Monsieur D64029

Hi my name is Monsieur, I am from Arkansas. From his foster: Monsieur is such a handsome happy pup. He...

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Casper C63740

Hello my name is Casper, I'm from Minnesota! Casper is a 3 yr old male from a loving home. They...

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Junipurr C63861

Hello my name is Junipurr, I'm from Minnesota! Junipurr is the sweetest gray girlie. She is initially shy and timid,...

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Buffy D7681

Hello my name is Buffy, I'm from Minnesota! From her foster: Buffy is the sweetest girl. She is very shy...

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Luci C63759

Hello my name is Luci, I'm from Minnesota! From her foster: Luci loves to cuddle and would spend much of...

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Atreyu D63735

Hi! My name is Atreyu, and I am from Arkansas. From his foster: Atreyu is a happy, fun-loving pup! He...

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Greta D15672 (Sponsored)

A portion of my adoption fee has been sponsored by my friends at Tito's Handmade Vodka. The adoption fee sponsorship...

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Kane D18460

Hi, my name is Kane. I am from Kansas. From his foster: Kane is an energetic, loving, curious, sweet boy...

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Doug D18225

My name is Doug. From his foster: Doug is super sweet, happy, loving and playful - everyone that has met...

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Oliver D63742

Hello my name is Oliver, I'm from Minnesota! From his foster: Meet Oliver - the sweetest soul who just wants...

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Gabriella D63554

Hi! My name is Gabriella and I am from Arkansas! From her foster: Gabriella is a sweet girl who loves...

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Typsy D63534

I am looking for a forever family! Select the "Apply for Adoption" if you would like to adopt Hi! My...

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Market D63758

I am looking for a foster or forever family! Please email fostersupport@thebondbetween.org if you can say YES to fostering this...

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