New York Woman’s One-Night Foster Turns Into Lifelong Adoption For Loving Dog

Carlyn Foreman, a dedicated dog foster from New York, had always cherished animals, but no dog had captured her heart like Norman.

While volunteering with Waldo’s Rescue Pen , she discovered a photo of a gentle Pit Bull mix housed in a Georgia shelter. He appeared eager for attention and in need of comfort, and Carlyn wanted to be the one to provide it.

Her busy schedule made long-term fostering difficult, so she initially committed to hosting him for only a single night. That plan changed almost immediately.

One Night Turns Into So Much More

Carlyn felt an instant pull when she saw Norman’s shelter photo.

While volunteering in New York, she learned he had a strong chance of moving into a foster home. The challenge was finding someone available for a short-term placement, so Carlyn