Fostering

Fostering a dog or cat provides a unique opportunity for animals who are having difficulty adjusting to the kennel environment, as well as for animals who simply need additional socialization. These dogs and cats are given the chance to develop trust and learn that the safest place in the world is in the arms of their human caregivers.

Another enormous benefit that comes from fostering is the fact that potential adopters seem to gravitate toward animals who are in foster care and who are already interacting in a "home" environment. These animals tend to be adopted quickly and more readily than ones kept in a shelter situation. For this reason, the foster parents will ideally keep the animal in their care until the forever home is found.

Foster parents are also a dog or cat's best marketing team! They can provide all sorts of information about the animal's personality and disposition. This information, along with stories and anecdotes about the animal, will be showcased to potential adopters to see. Often an animal may have wonderful qualities which do not manifest themselves in the kennel, but become apparent in a home environment.

T-Town PAWS is excited to announce that we are expanding our foster program!

Without foster homes, T-Town PAWS could not save the lives of the homeless and abused pets that come to us needing help each year. You can make a HUGE difference in the life of a homeless pet by agreeing to foster.

Foster parents provide short-term, in-home care for friendly dogs and cats in need until they are adopted. T-Town PAWS can provide all of the food and medical care needed by the pet while in your home. All that you have to do is take the animal into your home and provide loving care.

To learn more about pet fostering  call 205-752-1931.