Adoption and Fostering:
You will find many suggest fostering and adoption but why? What is the difference? And What do you need to know?
Fostering is when you allow a pet from a shelter to live in your home until he/she is adopted. This is a great option for overcrowded shelters, puppies that need extra care, or injured animals in need of special nurturing. Fostering is not necessarily a financial obligation; although, you are responsible for day to day care, and administering medication if needed; most shelters provide food and veterinarian services.
Adopting is an easy one to identify. You are saving an animal from long term shelter life (actually they rescue you... but until you've experienced it, you just have to take my word for it.... )
In my household Jingle is my rescue and Harvey is my foster.
Here are a few things to keep in mind as you foster and adopt.
* you are making a major impact on a life.
* with fostering, at some point you must let go.
*folks with past or current pets and those with pet knowledge make great candidates.
* you should be willing to train or hire a trainer.
* your schedule should be flexible.
* every shelter/organization has its own rules, be sure you know them
*be ready to prepare your home and know the necessary supplies you will need
Happy tails!
Pet Charmer
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