Meadow, a Great Dane about 2½ years old, gave birth to 15 puppies on Oct. 10, the largest litter ever for Perfectly Imperfect Pups, a foster-based rescue service in Raleigh, North Carolina. Outside of rescue, I am a mom to 3 humans and 6 fur babies! I love camping, the mountains, and a glass of wine at the end of a long day. I love cheesy horror movies, end of the world movies and could watch a shark movie a million times over – anyone for Jaws and wine? She was dropped off with her litter in a rubbermaid tote, and yet was so open to being loved by me and my girlfriends. I instantly knew she was coming home with me! Kincaid commended the home fostering Meadow, saying in a news release that her agency "is so proud of our foster parents. They take in dogs without knowing what the next few days or months could bring."

Having worked with over 5,000 dogs, Graeme Hall has a unique understanding of the early developmental period. Now he is here to help with his stress-free guide to training and caring for your puppy, so that they grow into a happy, well-adjusted dog. From choosing the right puppy for your lifestyle (including the benefits of a rescue or disabled puppy) and preparing for them to come home, to the crucial socialisation period, early training and adolescence, Graeme covers everything you need to know. All whilst providing useful insight and research into puppy behaviour which will prevent problems later in life.

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Once your application has been approved, we will send it over to the foster parent for review to determine if your home is a good match for the dog.

I am a mom to 2 humans and 2 fur babies, and they all participate in rescue just as much as I do. My weaknesses are the “3 P’s”: pibbles, pugs, and puppies! Such a diverse group, however being in rescue and having a home that I can foster allows me to help all 3. I also love to read, try new breweries, and wine bars (another perk of rescue events), and hang out with family and friends. Animalkind video: Watch this sweet Golden Retriever comfort their tearful owner during her time of need The importance of fostering She has been passed around to five homes" since giving birth to another litter in February, Kincaid told USA TODAY. "She was being given away on social media and we reached out but unfortunately they gave her away pregnant to someone else." Happy ending: Two Husky puppies thrown over a Michigan animal shelter's fence get adopted Is Meadow a record-setting mom?Our adoption counselors are 100% volunteers and work diligently to do what is best for our fosters. Disrespectful behaviors will not be tolerated. Before having the litter, Meadow lived an uneven existence — something shelter founder and director Nicole Kincaid hopes is in the canine's past. We have had people reach out about adopting and we do hope the excitement lasts another seven weeks because we do not adopt puppies or Mama out until the puppies are 8 weeks," Kincaid said. In case you were wondering whether Meadow set any records beyond the shelter, her litter falls a bit short. A 2-year-old Great Dane from Virginia nearly set a world record after giving birth to almost two dozen puppies this past spring.