Cindy Ojczyk - Two Lives Changed: The Mutual Benefits of Dog Fostering
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A Journey of Fostering: Love, Loss, and Lessons
In this episode of the Soul Touched by Dogs Podcast, I engage in a heartfelt and enlightening conversation with Cindy, a passionate dog lover and rescuer, living near Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Cindy shares her deeply personal journey of coming into the world of dog fostering, starting with her accidental adoption of a dog named Snuka during college.
We explore the emotional rollercoaster that fostering can be, as Cindy recounts her family's experiences in dealing with the grief of losing a pet and the therapeutic role fostering new dogs played in their lives.
Cindy discusses how her family navigated fostering challenges, the impact of adopting pets after experiencing loss, and the bittersweet journey of letting go.
She provides insight into the fostering process, its emotional demands, and the lessons learned in balancing family life with fostering responsibilities.
Cindy also shares details about her newsletter 'Like People, Like Pets' on Substack, aiming to inspire potential fosters and adopters by showcasing the enriching symbiotic relationships between humans and pets. Tune in to hear how fostering can teach valuable life lessons and foster family bonds, even through tumultuous times.
00:00 Welcome to the Soul Touched by Dogs Podcast 00:24 Meet Cindy: A Passionate Dog Lover 01:42 Cindy's Journey with Dogs 04:57 The Challenges and Joys of Fostering 09:24 The Emotional Impact of Fostering 11:56 Insights on Fostering and Adoption 22:51 Connecting with Cindy and Final Thoughts
Bio: Cindy Ojczyk muses about the parallels between people and pets in her weekly newsletter, Like People, Like Pets, at cindyojczyk.substack.com. She lives with her husband in Minnesota, U.S, two rescue pets, and a revolving door of foster animals. Her two adult children live independently with their own menageries.
