Diane Roth is a wonderful animal rescue and foster hero. She shares some excellent fostering advice from her own experience, and very valuable knowledge on single source dog food. Diane also opens up about the challenges she faced during a difficult stretch in her life and how much her chihuahua Piglet helped her through the toughest times.
 
Fostering tips
1. Consistency - follow a predictable routine every day
2. Patience - it takes time for dogs to feel like they are part of your pack and bond to you
3. Start slowly - avoid burnout
4. Don't be afraid to ask for help
 
Diane's four dogs we discuss in the episode: Piglet the Chihuahua, Phoenix the Rottweiler, along with Butter and Lucy, both rescues. Roscoe was mentioned briefly, he's a foster dog.
 
Diane's business
Carefree Pool & Spa in El Sobrante, California
Phone: (510) 669-9020
 
Single Source Dog Food
Diane learned about this in response to recent dog food contamination stories in the US and other countries. Most popular foods are produced in the same facility as other brands, which can potentially raise contamination risk.
 
Here are the three Single Source food sources that Diane Roth mentions. Do your own research and ensure suitability for your pets.
http://www.orijen.ca/
https://frommfamily.com/
http://www.merrickpetcare.com/
 
Contra Costa Humane Society
Chrissy Wilberg is Program Director and is mentioned in this episode and episode 16 with Deborah Huaco.
She is an amazing resource for CC Humane Society's Fosters.
https://www.cchumane.org/
 
Thank you again, Diane Roth!
 

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