Holiday Open House is urgently seeking temporary foster homes for three large-breed dogs in Cheyenne during the busy holiday season, the group said.

Black Dog Animal Rescue staff warned that the holidays leave many animal shelters short-handed, experiencing both reduced foster availability and increasing pet surrenders from previous holiday adoptions. “During the holidays, people get busier and fewer fosters are available. These wonderful dogs end up sitting in kennels for days on end when what they really need is a warm home and a caring family,” said a spokesperson from the rescue.

The rescue is inviting potential fosters and adopters to a Holiday Open House on Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2407 E. Ninth St., Cheyenne. The event information is listed on Black Dog Animal Rescue’s site, and interested community members can find details on the organization’s calendar. For those considering fostering, it’s essential to be at least 18 years old and to complete the foster application process, which will be described at the open house.

Organizers say they are specifically looking for homes that can take large-breed dogs for a short-term placement over the holiday period. The three dogs available for temporary fostering are Charley, Annie, and Birdie, each described by staff with specific personality notes to help match them with the right households.

Charley is a 3-year-old shepherd mix weighing 57 pounds. Staff describe him as playful and silly, eager to please and comfortable with people and other dogs. He knows basic cues and does well in a crate, but would do best in an adults-only home because he guards toys and food.

Annie is a 2-year-old mixed breed at 45 pounds. She is affectionate and people-focused, energetic and enjoys playing with other dogs. Annie knows sit, down and shake, among other cues; staff note her compatibility with cats is unknown. Due to higher intakes and slower adoptions during the holidays, the need for fosters like Annie is particularly urgent.

Birdie, a 3-year-old cattle dog mix weighing 39 pounds, is described as having polished manners and a strong love of human companionship. She knows sit and shake and would do best in an adults-only home with other dogs but no cats.

The immediate need for temporary placements is emphasized so the rescue can free kennel space for incoming animals. The appeal aims to connect each dog with a short-term foster that fits its temperament and household requirements ahead of the busiest days of the season. It’s vital that potential fosters understand these dogs are not just temporary residents; they deserve as much love and care as permanent pets.

Black Dog Animal Rescue runs a foster-based program and is fronting the call for community members to open their homes during the holiday window. The rescue’s event listing includes the Holiday Open House details and how to attend. Anyone interested in learning more about fostering can consult organizational resources such as the ASPCA, which provide further insights into the fostering process, its responsibilities, and the fulfilling experience of helping animals in need.

People interested in learning more about fostering or attending the open house can consult organizational resources such as the ASPCA for general guidance on fostering; individual decisions about which dog fits a home should follow the rescue’s screening and matching process.

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