In some spiritual and philosophical practices, how a person treats dogs can lead to positive or negative karma. Showing compassion for dogs in Hindu and Vedic astrology is said to reduce malefic effects of certain planets.

For the last few years, Sheila and Mark Jensen have cared for dogs by fostering them.

They became involved because their daughter and one of their sons had been fostering for years.

"We don't want to see a dog kenneled up if we can help out and keep them out of the shelter," Mark said.

Sheila and Mark focus on taking in senior dogs like the one with them now, Karma.

Karma is a 10-year-old Lab mix they've been fostering since January. Karma was surrendered because her owner went on hospice.

Sheila said that if a person has never had a dog, then Karma would be an eas

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