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Barks of Love: Fostering Hope and Happiness for Furry Friends

By Ashley Cunningham - Publisher, Macaroni Kid Temecula-Murrieta-French Valley May 6, 2024

As devoted parents and passionate volunteers at Barks of Love, we know firsthand the joy and unconditional love that pets bring into our lives. Our mission at Barks of Love is to match the right dog with the right home, ensuring a lifetime of love and companionship. However, to continue making these perfect matches, we urgently need your help. We are calling on the community to step up as fosters, volunteers, and adopters to help us give these deserving dogs the second chance they need.




Why Fostering Matters

Fostering a dog is one of the most direct ways you can impact the life of a homeless pet. Foster parents provide a temporary, loving home, giving the dog a chance to adapt to a home environment, learn important social skills, and recover from any past trauma or medical issues. This experience greatly increases their chances of being adopted. At Barks of Love, we support our foster families every step of the way, from providing all necessary supplies and medical care to offering guidance on behavior and training. Whether you can foster for a few weeks or a few months, every day you spend with one of our dogs helps pave their way to a permanent home.




Volunteers: The Heartbeat of Our Organization

Our volunteers are the backbone of Barks of Love. By volunteering, you can make a significant difference in the lives of many dogs. We have a variety of roles to fill, from assisting at adoption events and fundraisers to helping out with administrative tasks or digital outreach. Volunteering with us not only helps the dogs but can also be a rewarding way to meet new people, learn new skills, and spend time with your family in a meaningful way.




Adoption: Adding a New Member to Your Family

Thinking about expanding your family with a furry friend? Adopting a dog from Barks of Love can be a wonderful way to do so. We take great care to ensure that each dog is placed in a home that matches their needs, personality, and lifestyle. By adopting from us, you not only gain a loving companion but also make room for us to rescue another dog in need.




How You Can Help

Visit our website at (http://www.barksoflove.org) to learn more about how you can get involved. You can apply to foster or volunteer, browse our adoptable dogs, or make a donation. Every little bit helps, and your support is vital to our ongoing mission.


Join us in making a difference. Whether you foster, volunteer, adopt, or donate, your involvement is crucial to our success and to the lives of the dogs we save. Together, we can continue to provide these beautiful animals with the love and care they deserve until they find their forever homes. As part of the Macaroni Kid community, your participation in Barks of Love not only enriches your life but also sets a wonderful example for our children about compassion and civic responsibility. Let's work together to create a better world for our four-legged friends.

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