CARA tries to respond to as many rescue requests as possible. But since CARA does not have a shelter, we always have to face the question: Once the animal fully recovers from its injuries, where can we keep the animal?
The answer is to temporarily rehome the rescue. This is where the need for foster parents comes in. If you have space in your home, perhaps you will consider becoming a foster mommy or daddy.
6 Reasons to foster a pet
1. Overpopulated Shelters
Animal welfare organizations want to accommodate as many animals as they could without sacrificing the quality of care given to each and every one of these rescued cats and dogs. That’s why foster homes are badly needed, which will give rescued pets a temporary home.
The foster parent’s main responsibility is to take care of the pet as they would care for their own pets until the pet gets adopted by another individual or family.
2. Pet learns to become part of a family.
We’re talking about animals who have been abused, neglected, and abandoned by their previous owners. We’re talking about strays who are unfamiliar with the concept of being a family pet. Foster parents have the chance to teach these pets how to trust and love humans again.
3. Fostering increases the chances of the pet of being adopted.
Fostering acts as a form of rehabilitation for pets. Foster parents would be the first ones to get to know the pet’s personality and then teach or modify negative traits that might hinder with their future adoption. By being a foster pet, these animals will be able to learn basic pet manners, what to do or what not to do inside the house, which will then help them become more appealing to potential adopters. Imagine watching those happy (and tear-jerking) transformations!
4. Fostering helps a rescued pet become sociable again.
Most of these animals have been traumatized. If they want a shot at adoption, they need to learn how to properly communicate and engage with potential adopters and potential furry siblings.
5. Fostering helps you widen your social network.
Walking your foster dog or taking your foster cat around the neighborhood would enable you to meet new people and interact with fellow pet owners as well. You will also get the support of other foster parents.
6. Fostering helps your pets.
Fostering doesn’t only help humans but it helps pets as well. Having a foster pet can help your present pet become more sociable to other four-legged creatures.
These are just some of the basic reasons as to why you should become a foster mommy (or daddy) now. If you have extra space in your home and in your heart, do not hesitate to help as much as you can by fostering a rescue pet or two. Remember, at the end of the day, you’re saving a life, and your foster pet will be more than happy to repay you with love, gratitude, and lots of furry little kisses.
Can you find a better deal than that?
To foster a pet click this link.
Please also take the time to read the following:
5 Factors to Consider Before You Decide to Foster
How to Prepare Your Home for Fostering a Pet
Post is shortened version of article by Pam Luber