Chocolate Lab Growls At Her Foster Until… | The Dodo Foster Diaries 

Yall did such a good job with her. People who enjoy fostering difficult dogs are some of the best out there.

People who foster dogs are genuinely heroes, not only because they help these dogs but because they have the strength to let the dog go so they can help even more,❤️

Dogs are truly amazing animals. Their home is their people. Raise a pup with love and they'll be your best friend forever, no matter where life takes you. It's beyond sad to see them abandoned and unwanted. Thank goodness for people like Chris and all of the loving foster parents around the world for giving these creatures another chance at a happy life.

She looked so shut-down and sad like her owner died.Bella is adorable!💜

This is another story of love, perseverance, and patience. God bless these people for giving Bella another chance to be comfortable at home.

Foster people are brave, I could never let a dog go to adoption after both bonding with them for months.Imagine the sadness but also happiness seeing a lonely dog getting into a social dog and getting adopted

My sweet Cassie sat in a shelter for over 2 years. She was discovered in a field with obvious signs of abuse. She was a big girl but super sweet. I believe she was waiting for us. Cassie did not know how to play. Once she figured it out she never tore them up. We lost her 4 years ago. My heart is still broken. I have such a respect for foster families. It must be very hard letting her go. U did such an amazing job. Added 10/4/21: One of the reasons I wanted to share another story of a long-term shelter dog is to show people there is nothing wrong with animals that have been in the shelters for a long stretch. I had never rescued a dog when we fell in love with Cassie's pic online. I only found out later she had been in the shelter for 2 years. Full disclosure, if I had known this b4 falling for my big lump of a dog I may have selected another dog because I would equate long time in shelter = something wrong. This could not be further from the truth. With love and training we had an amazing, loving, loyal companion for 7 beautiful years. So please consider adopting the dog or cat that has been there the longest. I shudder to think because of my preconceived notions we would have missed out on all the laughs and love she gave us.

Ah, yes, for labs, water is absolutely calming. Good idea. She needs to lose some more weight, but swimming will help. And YES, she really is BEAUTIFUL.

Some dogs are just so traumatized by the shelter. It’s nice to see her starting to love life

130 days in the shelter ! It’s no wonder that she took time to loosen up , you are wonderful people for helping her to be happy again .Thank you for being so kind.

I hope she will be very happy

I am a foster and was set up with a dog who had bit her previous foster when they were leaving the shelter getting into the car. That foster promptly returned the dog. I was the next foster in line and was told this dog would never be a lap dog. I was scared of her at first but as time went by, I realized she was the most loyalist dog I had ever seen. I could not get her off my lap. Boy were they wrong. 😁

I literally don't know how these people can foster, fall in love and send them on. Good strong souls.

Dogs are amazing and so are humans who foster.

I hope that her new parents will give her as much attention as you have. You really brought her back from depression and anger.

Fosters are special souls. I would fail each and every time. God bless them all.

I can’t believe how fully this beautiful Bella butterfly emerged from her chrysalis with her foster parents’ love, care, and attention. Thank you for all you did to get her ready for and situated in her forever home.

She's over weight for one so her bones hurt. Notice the calluses on her elbows. Most labs like hiking & water. She's a senior.

It is so evident to me how dogs express how they've been hurt and how they open up and trust again with the right person who is patient and kind. Humans should pay attention to this!

Foster and rescuers are angels disguised as human beings.....thank you Chris for being such an angel.

Not only fostering a dog, but having the perseverance, time and ability to rehab them is just at another level. ❤️❤️❤️

This is really heart warming right here I guess all that Bella needed was some space cause she was in a shelter for 130 days That was all the time that Bella needed to stop growling whenever someone came near her that's when she started to come out of her shell and warm up to humans🦴 That's when the foster guy was like alright Bella's ready for a forever home and when she had went back to the shelter Bella actually remembered everyone there Always God bless everyone who comes across this comment ✝️

My choco was an abused rescue..she bonded with me first and now she runs around with the kids all the time..best girl ever

She's beautiful, wonderful job taking care of her. Chocolate labs have the most loving and sweet expressions 💕

Those beautiful brown eyes looking up with love and gratitude 💕

Glad that went well. Watched her and worried she had extreme arthritis but it apparently was more being locked with fear.

good only 5 people without a heart, this is such a lovely video and i would love a dog like her

Bella is beautiful !! I love chocolate labs so much !!!💖💖💖

Love is patient, love is kind. God bless you for hanging in there.

🙏Praying Bella is Well and being Loved All the Time 🙏. Bella is a Beautiful Baby Girl God Bless you all and Forever Hugs for Bella 🌹❤😘🐕😘❤🌹

Old grumpy puppers love loving too 🤩

I couldn’t have given her up!! I don’t know how foster people can do it. I’m glad, but Bella was happy with the first guy. I pray she had a wonderful life in her new home! 🐶🥰

** WHAT A "BEAUTIFUL" STORY!! WHAT A "PRECIOUS" "HAPPY" GIRL!! **MAY GOD BLESS YOU, BELLA!! AND HE HAS!!

Dodo has given me a newly-found respect for foster animal parents, willing to give up their babies they worked on so long and hard to forever homes. If there's a heaven, you guys and dolls should sit at the head table.

We rescued a dog that had been abused. The vet said by a woman. He took to my husband within a couple weeks but it was three months before he would let me pet him. But the reward was so great. You never did really want other people around but he was loving with us and that's all we cared about. He wasn't mean just aloof with others.

Understanding, patience and love are the most essential tools for a successful and happy foster. Look at the transformation of Bella ..... from a uncertain, shy and timid dog to a trusting, happy and calm dog. Good work !!

Bella is absolutely beautiful!

That is so lovely, you passed all of Bella’s tests with flying colors! You allowed her time and space to trust again. What a sweet senior girl, I wish her all the best in her new life.💕

We are sitting a dog we fostered over a yr ago right now. Her new owners call us “the grandparents”. They say we spoil her when she is here. But they never worry that she is cared for.

I have a minor growler too. Mine endured horrible abuse. I am super patient with her. I have to say I often think of what my poor pup went through. It is heartbreaking the abuse sick people dish out. Seeing abused dogs adjust and become happy is the best feeling in the world.

On one hand I am glad that my country doesn't have an issue with abandoned dogs/street dogs. On the other, I would love to be able to foster dogs to help them find joy and love again.

Thank you for changing your heart to accommodate a changing doggos life. We are going through similar with our rescues but our younger lab Jake slept with me last night in bed and stopped shaking in terror at our crackling fireplace. He is beautiful just like all dogs, do not give up on that love. It has power, it will heal!

Foster parents have such a life-changing impact on animals and their forever families and friends! Truly inspiring people! Thank you for bringing happiness into the lives of our furry friends!

I'm not a foster but I do work with animals everyday. And you are totally correct in saying that these precious souls just need Time, Patience, and Love to blossom. From Strays brought into the clinic, to owner abandonment, to shelter surrenders who then become lucky enough to be rescued and brought to us for whatever treatments they need before they are ready for adoption. There is no greater feeling in this world than seeing the light return to their soulful eyes. Then you know you have reached them , they trust again, they love and finally they are happy again. After that the process begins of the rescue finding them their forever home. Saying goodbye is so difficult but they are going to their own family of love and we smile for them thru our tears....

These are good people, right here.

I really admire people who can foster animals successfully. I would get too emotionally attached and fail every time.

It takes time to make friends but once the bond is built it is life long

How does a beautiful Chocolate Lab like Bella spend 130 days in a shelter? Thank you for fostering her and find her forever home!

I love this content. Wholesome. Wonderful. Its LITTERLY perfect to make me happy

Awwww….she is literally stopping to smell the roses. Live a good life Bella. ❤️

So much respect to this foster Dad. I know I couldn't do it once any bond was formed, I would fail hard and keep a puppy. It's a huge kindness. I'm hoping to fail at this really soon. Best wishes Bella and Chris.

Thank you for your kindness to Bella. You're the BEST!

These fosters are just amazing people! To deal with the tough parts of one dog after another and then let someone else enjoy the fun and easy parts, is just so unselfish. Angels among us.

Nope couldn’t do it. It would break my heart. I’m glad someone is able to foster though🌺💚🙃

Foster parents are the best! Thank you for rescuing and loving this sweet girl!

So sweet! Everyone was great from Bella, her foster family to her forever family! What a wonderful story!

When an ill treated dog learns to trust again it is such a beautiful thing

I really feel for these so-called “difficult” pets. Their not difficult, they have been hurt and disappointed by humans. It takes very special humans to gain back the trust of these special animals. I cannot imagine how hard it is to learn to trust humans again. We as humans struggle to trust and forgive each other, and we have the gift of language to communicate our feelings and intentions with one another. These animals don’t have that. Sure, they have other abilities and senses that help them discern good from bad, emotions, etc.. But it’s much harder for them to understand that it is okay to trust again, that takes time, empathy, and compassion from humans. Especially when we don’t know how they were hurt and what they need to heal emotionally. I watch these videos and I’m always in awe of the difference these people make in these special animal’s lives. It’s truly beautiful.💜💜💜

This is so very special.

I could never fall in love with a dog and give it up. I understand you’re doing a good thing and I hope they all get good homes.

That was challenging, because Bella had weight issues and needed to walk for exercise. But these great fosters didn't give up, and when Bella started to play, that was an important milestone!

"Obedience School." Is there any doubt that the dogs make the rules and WE are the ones being trained?!?

Sometimes it just takes a home to get them out of their shell and help them not feel scared. That's why fostering is so important.🙏🐾🤎

Such a sweet girl. We lost our sweet boy two years ago and miss him so much. He was my angel and he always will be.

God bless the fosterers and rescuers!

Shes a beauty. My sweet girl ( a beagle), is named Bella also

Shelters can be a really stressful environment for dogs, even with a staff full of wonderfully caring people. Bless these people for giving her time and earning her trust!

So adorable ❤️❤️

Can always count on having a smile on your face (ok, maybe mixed with a tear of joy) when you’re done with a Dodo video. ☺️👍

I just always wonder how do foster parents muster the courage (even when they should because they can foster more) to let their pets go!

You guys are awesome. Thanks for all the love and patience.

Thank you for this video!

Those calluses on her elbows, likely from laying on a hard-ass shelter floor.... My dog is JUST starting to get back normal skin/fur in those spots, and it's been 4 years now of regular bathing etc. to get her to that point.

It's unbelievable how forgiving dogs are. If they know that you are a good person they open up and if that deep bond is there they will love you until their last breath...🐾💝🐾💝🐾💝🐾 I have the biggest respect to all fosters cause it's hard work... I couldn't do that cause I would have completly foster fails 🐾🤗🐾🤗🐾

My husband was out in the driveway working on his ‘55 Pontiac, when he looked over a big female Rottie was laying on the driveway next to his car. She was so sweet and lovely and had humongous teets, when we got her home there were 4 of the cutest puppies in the backyard 🤍 if I had 4 big babies nursing I would run away, too!

That at the beginning is not a growl. We have two labradors and the older one makes the same noise, even when she is happy about something. She isn't growling, she is communicating. Believe me, the cable man knows when she is growling.

Her spirit was broken. TLC does wonders! 🌻👍🏻💕🙏🏻

Lovely dog, you guys done such a good job 😀

May god bless you on how good you are to bela😊❤

Awww dogs are such amazing creatures,anyone who helps animals like this beautiful Labrador deserves to go to heaven, Animals are the cutest most amazing creatures ever and deserve love, happiness and more🐶🐱🐻🦊🐯

What a sweet dog she turned into, once she learned to trust again. Props to you! I understand and appreciate it... But personally I could never foster. I'd be the world's biggest fail, never able to give them up!

I literally cried this story and all their stories are so touching 🥰😍🥰🥲

What a great rescue. Bella gets her forever home and all the love she needs. What you and your family does is greatly appreciated. Another animal saved.

Labs are naturally sweet tempered, I don't even want to think what she might have gone through to become like that. You did a great job with love, patience and kindness

Thanks for helping her. Thanks to the people who adopted her. God bless.

So happy for Bella and grateful to Chris for getting her ready for adoption! ❤️

Fostering must be both rewarding and bittersweet at the same time.

Glad she finally got her hoomans trained properly.

She's so beautiful 🤩 !! I would take her in a heartbeat 💓

Bella started playing with the toys = !!!!! chocolate labs are so cerebral, its so touching to see her engage

Bella just needed time to gain trust and acclimate, what a sweetie she is thank you for all the kind loving work you did as her foster, Bravo! It must be hard letting go but equally rewarding knowing you played a vital part in her adoption.

What a sweet old lady... She's in her twilight years now, but I feel they'll be happy ones. I could never foster dogs...letting them go hurts too much.

It just takes some patience with most shelter dogs, thank you so much for your kindness, best wishes!

It’s hard to let them go. Fostering can be an emotional experience. I still remember my fosters whom I let go. I had a few fails and those dogs turned out to be awesome. They’re all good. ❤️🐕

God bless all foster mums & dads. You guys make all the difference in the world to these blessed creatures. 🥰🥰🥰🥰😀😀

How did you let her go It would have killed me You do a great job getting these dogs ready for their next home 💕💕💕 👏👏👏👏👏

Just a couple of days... These things can take months or years. However long, every animal is worth the love and care 💖💖💖

To spend all that time with Bella and then see her walk away forever....that would be gut wrenching. I admire people who, somehow, can handle that. Yay to all the animal fosters out there. You guys/girls are awesome!

Poor thing was depressed and in pain from being cooped up for so long. God Bless you for being patient and kind until she felt better and better.

Takes a special human to do what you guys do, it restores our faith in humanity and the bond we should have with animals , bloody legends keep up the great fostering love from Sydney Australia 🌺🐨🦘