Our Foster Experience
@ourfosterexp.bsky.social
We're a foster family for CARE in St. Louis that shares our adventures as we take in dogs in search of loving forever families.
If you've followed Jonathan's journey, you know it's been a true emotional rollercoaster. From the uncertainty of the shelter, to settling in with us, finding a family, & then the heartbreaking setback of being returned. We’ve had a lot of ups & downs with this boy, but every moment was worth it.
November 22, 2025 at 10:29 PM
If you've followed Jonathan's journey, you know it's been a true emotional rollercoaster. From the uncertainty of the shelter, to settling in with us, finding a family, & then the heartbreaking setback of being returned. We’ve had a lot of ups & downs with this boy, but every moment was worth it.
Meet the North American House Sloth (Canis Familiaris Domesticus), the apex predator of the suburban sofa.
November 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Meet the North American House Sloth (Canis Familiaris Domesticus), the apex predator of the suburban sofa.
The kennels at CARE STL are shutting down for repairs and they NEED to get every dog out ASAP.
They can’t do this without your help!! Please share to spread the word.
📍 CARE STL | 2700 Walnut Place, St. Louis, MO 63103
🕒 Weekdays: 1–7 | Weekends: 1–6
➡️ Stop by, or visit www.icarestl.org
They can’t do this without your help!! Please share to spread the word.
📍 CARE STL | 2700 Walnut Place, St. Louis, MO 63103
🕒 Weekdays: 1–7 | Weekends: 1–6
➡️ Stop by, or visit www.icarestl.org
November 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The kennels at CARE STL are shutting down for repairs and they NEED to get every dog out ASAP.
They can’t do this without your help!! Please share to spread the word.
📍 CARE STL | 2700 Walnut Place, St. Louis, MO 63103
🕒 Weekdays: 1–7 | Weekends: 1–6
➡️ Stop by, or visit www.icarestl.org
They can’t do this without your help!! Please share to spread the word.
📍 CARE STL | 2700 Walnut Place, St. Louis, MO 63103
🕒 Weekdays: 1–7 | Weekends: 1–6
➡️ Stop by, or visit www.icarestl.org
Friday & yesterday were a mix of emotions. On Friday we got the call from CARE that sweet Jonathan needed a foster home again. Of course, we couldn't say no! We instantly opened our doors & our hearts to this wonderful boy for another few weeks as we continue the search for his forever family.
November 16, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Friday & yesterday were a mix of emotions. On Friday we got the call from CARE that sweet Jonathan needed a foster home again. Of course, we couldn't say no! We instantly opened our doors & our hearts to this wonderful boy for another few weeks as we continue the search for his forever family.
Turns out, the current pooch at Jonathan's adoptive home wasn't quite ready to have a new live-in canine friend. So, when Jonathan's return to CARE coincided perfectly with our plan to pick up a new foster today; we figured, why introduce a new face when an old friend is ready for round two?
November 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Turns out, the current pooch at Jonathan's adoptive home wasn't quite ready to have a new live-in canine friend. So, when Jonathan's return to CARE coincided perfectly with our plan to pick up a new foster today; we figured, why introduce a new face when an old friend is ready for round two?
Move over, Eleven! Our very own Jonathan Byers is breaking hearts and solving mysteries, one treat at a time. He's not from the Upside Down, but he is from CARE STL and ready to find his forever home! We hear he's excellent at protecting his Eggos. Apply to adopt this superstar today!
October 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Move over, Eleven! Our very own Jonathan Byers is breaking hearts and solving mysteries, one treat at a time. He's not from the Upside Down, but he is from CARE STL and ready to find his forever home! We hear he's excellent at protecting his Eggos. Apply to adopt this superstar today!
Next up...... Jonathan Byers is our newest foster!
We're still getting to know him, but his bio says he is
a gentle soul with the cutest "old man teefers" & a heart of gold. He loves people. Housebroken & crate trained too!
Adoptable through CARE STL. Visit www.icarestl.org for more information.
We're still getting to know him, but his bio says he is
a gentle soul with the cutest "old man teefers" & a heart of gold. He loves people. Housebroken & crate trained too!
Adoptable through CARE STL. Visit www.icarestl.org for more information.
September 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Next up...... Jonathan Byers is our newest foster!
We're still getting to know him, but his bio says he is
a gentle soul with the cutest "old man teefers" & a heart of gold. He loves people. Housebroken & crate trained too!
Adoptable through CARE STL. Visit www.icarestl.org for more information.
We're still getting to know him, but his bio says he is
a gentle soul with the cutest "old man teefers" & a heart of gold. He loves people. Housebroken & crate trained too!
Adoptable through CARE STL. Visit www.icarestl.org for more information.
We're so excited that Bees Knees found his forever family today! It was a perfect match. So Bees Knees is off for adventure with his new amazing family. We couldn't be happier. Thank you to everyone who supported Bees Knees on his foster journey.
September 20, 2025 at 10:17 PM
We're so excited that Bees Knees found his forever family today! It was a perfect match. So Bees Knees is off for adventure with his new amazing family. We couldn't be happier. Thank you to everyone who supported Bees Knees on his foster journey.
What breed is our foster dog Bees Knees?
No matter what the mix, we can all agree that Bees Knees is 100% lovable!
We're still taking applications for this one-of-a-kind companion. If you're ready to add some goofy love to your life, Bees Knees is adoptable at www.icarestl.org.
No matter what the mix, we can all agree that Bees Knees is 100% lovable!
We're still taking applications for this one-of-a-kind companion. If you're ready to add some goofy love to your life, Bees Knees is adoptable at www.icarestl.org.
September 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
What breed is our foster dog Bees Knees?
No matter what the mix, we can all agree that Bees Knees is 100% lovable!
We're still taking applications for this one-of-a-kind companion. If you're ready to add some goofy love to your life, Bees Knees is adoptable at www.icarestl.org.
No matter what the mix, we can all agree that Bees Knees is 100% lovable!
We're still taking applications for this one-of-a-kind companion. If you're ready to add some goofy love to your life, Bees Knees is adoptable at www.icarestl.org.
Happy Saturday the 13th! We just couldn't wait until the next actual Friday the 13th in February to show you this video promoting Center for Animal Rescue and Enrichment of St. Louis - CARE STL, so here you go.
If you like our content, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for more!
If you like our content, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for more!
September 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Happy Saturday the 13th! We just couldn't wait until the next actual Friday the 13th in February to show you this video promoting Center for Animal Rescue and Enrichment of St. Louis - CARE STL, so here you go.
If you like our content, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for more!
If you like our content, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for more!
The sheer audacity! 😂 Our sweet foster boy Bees Knees was primed for this tennis ball, but then "Phillies Karen" swooped in for the catch. Bees Knees, ever the role model, just gave her a polite side-eye. What a legend! Who needs a ball when you're this effortless!
Visit www.icarestl.org to adopt.
Visit www.icarestl.org to adopt.
September 8, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The sheer audacity! 😂 Our sweet foster boy Bees Knees was primed for this tennis ball, but then "Phillies Karen" swooped in for the catch. Bees Knees, ever the role model, just gave her a polite side-eye. What a legend! Who needs a ball when you're this effortless!
Visit www.icarestl.org to adopt.
Visit www.icarestl.org to adopt.
CARE STL is overflowing with so much love, but some of their dogs are really struggling with shelter life. It’s hard for them to show their amazing personalities when they're cooped up all day.
Just take a look at these sweet faces and please consider fostering or adopting one of these cuties.
Just take a look at these sweet faces and please consider fostering or adopting one of these cuties.
September 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM
CARE STL is overflowing with so much love, but some of their dogs are really struggling with shelter life. It’s hard for them to show their amazing personalities when they're cooped up all day.
Just take a look at these sweet faces and please consider fostering or adopting one of these cuties.
Just take a look at these sweet faces and please consider fostering or adopting one of these cuties.
LOOK! They made an ACTION FIGURE of me! How cool is that!?!?
Visit www.icarestl.org to learn how to make this limited edition action figure (aka ME!) a permanent part of your collection!
Visit www.icarestl.org to learn how to make this limited edition action figure (aka ME!) a permanent part of your collection!
August 31, 2025 at 3:08 PM
LOOK! They made an ACTION FIGURE of me! How cool is that!?!?
Visit www.icarestl.org to learn how to make this limited edition action figure (aka ME!) a permanent part of your collection!
Visit www.icarestl.org to learn how to make this limited edition action figure (aka ME!) a permanent part of your collection!
If you're looking for a new best friend and the perfect at home shop assistant all in one, Bees Knees is your guy!
He's adoptable through CARE STL, visit www.icarestl.org for more information on how to adopt Bees Knees.
#shopassistant #garagegoals #garagelife #carestl #beesknees #rescuedog
He's adoptable through CARE STL, visit www.icarestl.org for more information on how to adopt Bees Knees.
#shopassistant #garagegoals #garagelife #carestl #beesknees #rescuedog
August 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
If you're looking for a new best friend and the perfect at home shop assistant all in one, Bees Knees is your guy!
He's adoptable through CARE STL, visit www.icarestl.org for more information on how to adopt Bees Knees.
#shopassistant #garagegoals #garagelife #carestl #beesknees #rescuedog
He's adoptable through CARE STL, visit www.icarestl.org for more information on how to adopt Bees Knees.
#shopassistant #garagegoals #garagelife #carestl #beesknees #rescuedog
(Turn up the volume!)
🎶 Bees Knees, absolutely LOVES his strolls. If you're looking for a walking buddy with some serious swagger, Bees Knees might just be your perfect match!
Visit www.icarestl.org to learn more about adopting this handsome fella.
#80'sTunes #carestl #adoptable #stlouis
🎶 Bees Knees, absolutely LOVES his strolls. If you're looking for a walking buddy with some serious swagger, Bees Knees might just be your perfect match!
Visit www.icarestl.org to learn more about adopting this handsome fella.
#80'sTunes #carestl #adoptable #stlouis
August 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM
(Turn up the volume!)
🎶 Bees Knees, absolutely LOVES his strolls. If you're looking for a walking buddy with some serious swagger, Bees Knees might just be your perfect match!
Visit www.icarestl.org to learn more about adopting this handsome fella.
#80'sTunes #carestl #adoptable #stlouis
🎶 Bees Knees, absolutely LOVES his strolls. If you're looking for a walking buddy with some serious swagger, Bees Knees might just be your perfect match!
Visit www.icarestl.org to learn more about adopting this handsome fella.
#80'sTunes #carestl #adoptable #stlouis
Looking for a reliable, pre-owned pup? 50% off right now!
Apply before they sprint out the door without you!
Visit www.icarestl.org for info on adoption or foster to adopt options.
*Note this graphic was generated by us as foster parents, & is not a direct promotion by the shelter or it's staff.
Apply before they sprint out the door without you!
Visit www.icarestl.org for info on adoption or foster to adopt options.
*Note this graphic was generated by us as foster parents, & is not a direct promotion by the shelter or it's staff.
August 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Looking for a reliable, pre-owned pup? 50% off right now!
Apply before they sprint out the door without you!
Visit www.icarestl.org for info on adoption or foster to adopt options.
*Note this graphic was generated by us as foster parents, & is not a direct promotion by the shelter or it's staff.
Apply before they sprint out the door without you!
Visit www.icarestl.org for info on adoption or foster to adopt options.
*Note this graphic was generated by us as foster parents, & is not a direct promotion by the shelter or it's staff.
With these St. Louis temps about to skyrocket, who better to offer some sage (and slightly slobbery) advice than our foster pup, Bees Knees?!
We're re-sharing this gem to remind you all how to beat the heat, according to a very good boy. Stay cool out there!
#stlouis #beattheheat #staycool #hot
We're re-sharing this gem to remind you all how to beat the heat, according to a very good boy. Stay cool out there!
#stlouis #beattheheat #staycool #hot
August 14, 2025 at 11:26 PM
With these St. Louis temps about to skyrocket, who better to offer some sage (and slightly slobbery) advice than our foster pup, Bees Knees?!
We're re-sharing this gem to remind you all how to beat the heat, according to a very good boy. Stay cool out there!
#stlouis #beattheheat #staycool #hot
We're re-sharing this gem to remind you all how to beat the heat, according to a very good boy. Stay cool out there!
#stlouis #beattheheat #staycool #hot
Meet Bees Knees! This 62 lb, 2-year-old is a smart, friendly, and trainable guy who loves car rides. He's crate trained, housebroken, and has a moderate energy level. Could he be your new best friend?
If you're looking for a loyal, fun-loving companion, visit www.icarestl.org for more info.
If you're looking for a loyal, fun-loving companion, visit www.icarestl.org for more info.
August 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Meet Bees Knees! This 62 lb, 2-year-old is a smart, friendly, and trainable guy who loves car rides. He's crate trained, housebroken, and has a moderate energy level. Could he be your new best friend?
If you're looking for a loyal, fun-loving companion, visit www.icarestl.org for more info.
If you're looking for a loyal, fun-loving companion, visit www.icarestl.org for more info.
Ever wonder what happens when a dog gains superpowers? At CARE STL, they're finding out! They've got a league of extraordinary canines, each with a hilarious and heartwarming ability. They may not save the world, but they'll definitely save your heart!
Visit www.icarestl.org for adoption info.
Visit www.icarestl.org for adoption info.
August 4, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Ever wonder what happens when a dog gains superpowers? At CARE STL, they're finding out! They've got a league of extraordinary canines, each with a hilarious and heartwarming ability. They may not save the world, but they'll definitely save your heart!
Visit www.icarestl.org for adoption info.
Visit www.icarestl.org for adoption info.
At 62 lbs & 2 years old, Bees Knees is perfect for all sorts of adventures. We think he's a real gem! Already housebroken & crate-trained, so he's all ready to settle into a new home. If you're ready to open your heart & home to this sweet, adventurous boy, visit: www.icarestl.org/adoptionsurvey
August 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
At 62 lbs & 2 years old, Bees Knees is perfect for all sorts of adventures. We think he's a real gem! Already housebroken & crate-trained, so he's all ready to settle into a new home. If you're ready to open your heart & home to this sweet, adventurous boy, visit: www.icarestl.org/adoptionsurvey
Looking to add a furry friend to your family? CARE STL has been invited to a paws-itively amazing Ice Cream Social Event at 2 Pet Supplies Plus locations on Sunday!
We'll be at the Concord location with Bees Knees from 1 until 3. Be sure to stop by and say "hi!".
We'll be at the Concord location with Bees Knees from 1 until 3. Be sure to stop by and say "hi!".
July 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Looking to add a furry friend to your family? CARE STL has been invited to a paws-itively amazing Ice Cream Social Event at 2 Pet Supplies Plus locations on Sunday!
We'll be at the Concord location with Bees Knees from 1 until 3. Be sure to stop by and say "hi!".
We'll be at the Concord location with Bees Knees from 1 until 3. Be sure to stop by and say "hi!".
Looking for a smart, playful, & loving companion? Meet Bees Knees, a stunning 2-year-old brindle ready to find his forever home!
House-broken & crate-trained, with his moderate energy level, he's up for a game of fetch or a nice walk, but also happy to cuddle up for some downtime. www.icarestl.org
House-broken & crate-trained, with his moderate energy level, he's up for a game of fetch or a nice walk, but also happy to cuddle up for some downtime. www.icarestl.org
July 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Looking for a smart, playful, & loving companion? Meet Bees Knees, a stunning 2-year-old brindle ready to find his forever home!
House-broken & crate-trained, with his moderate energy level, he's up for a game of fetch or a nice walk, but also happy to cuddle up for some downtime. www.icarestl.org
House-broken & crate-trained, with his moderate energy level, he's up for a game of fetch or a nice walk, but also happy to cuddle up for some downtime. www.icarestl.org
Handsome 2-year-old Bees Knees is bursting with playful energy & ready to bring you so much joy. He's super friendly, perfectly housebroken, and comfortable in his crate. Plus, he's a huge fan of all kinds of toys and enjoys exploring the great outdoors. Visit www.icarestl.org to adopt Bees Knees.
July 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Handsome 2-year-old Bees Knees is bursting with playful energy & ready to bring you so much joy. He's super friendly, perfectly housebroken, and comfortable in his crate. Plus, he's a huge fan of all kinds of toys and enjoys exploring the great outdoors. Visit www.icarestl.org to adopt Bees Knees.
CARE is over capacity & running out of places to put animals. If you've ever considered adopting or fostering (even for a weekend) now would be a great time to stop by the shelter and get paired up with a new furry friend (or 2).
You can find more information about CARE online at www.icarestl.org.
You can find more information about CARE online at www.icarestl.org.
June 14, 2025 at 1:24 AM
CARE is over capacity & running out of places to put animals. If you've ever considered adopting or fostering (even for a weekend) now would be a great time to stop by the shelter and get paired up with a new furry friend (or 2).
You can find more information about CARE online at www.icarestl.org.
You can find more information about CARE online at www.icarestl.org.
For a limited time, snag your new best friend for just $25! That's less than your weekly coffee habit (and way more cuddly). Come by 2700 Walnut Place and meet your match today!
You can also visit www.icarestl.org/adopt-a-dog to view available dogs online.
#carestl #adoptdontshop #stlouis #dog
You can also visit www.icarestl.org/adopt-a-dog to view available dogs online.
#carestl #adoptdontshop #stlouis #dog
May 22, 2025 at 11:44 AM
For a limited time, snag your new best friend for just $25! That's less than your weekly coffee habit (and way more cuddly). Come by 2700 Walnut Place and meet your match today!
You can also visit www.icarestl.org/adopt-a-dog to view available dogs online.
#carestl #adoptdontshop #stlouis #dog
You can also visit www.icarestl.org/adopt-a-dog to view available dogs online.
#carestl #adoptdontshop #stlouis #dog