Naples woman fosters more than a dozen dogs to help with adoptions

NAPLES, Fla. —

At the Patty Baker Humane Society of Naples, many dogs wait for the special day they'll be introduced to that special someone who brings them home.

Today, Angela Wilson is that someone for 4-year-old pit bull mix Cruiser. In fact, it's nearly every week that she's a hero to at least one dog.

"I just figured I would just go and see what it's all about, and a year and a half later, here we are. I'm fostering," said Angela.

Two summers ago, Angela started fostering a different dog every week or so in the hopes of helping get them adopted.

"If I'm at the desk or something and I see like a cute pose or a face they're making, I'll just kind of get my phone out real quick and do a couple shots," said Angela.

On social media, Angela shares photos and videos that show potential adopters the dogs' personalities, quirks, and most "cuddlable" moments.

Every foster is a new friend who helps her cope with the loss of the one friend she misses most.

Two years ago, Angela lost Nash, her beloved terrier. It left a hole in her heart.

"I just didn't know what to do with myself," said Angela.

Since then, her heart has been filled with the joy of caring for the dogs she fosters, like Cruiser.

"It's nice to have that companionship," said Angela.

She doesn't plan to stop anytime soon because helping these dogs find homes helps Angela feel at home, too.

"You just keep doing it and doing it, and if it means just one gets adopted, then you know it's one less dog in the shelter. So, one at a time," said Angela.

We're happy to share that since filming this story, Cruiser has been adopted!

You can learn more about the Patty Baker Humane Society here.

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