| CASPCA Foster
Program
Our foster program is an extension of our shelter,
aimed to save those animals that depend on additional care for their
survival and/or eventual adoption: orphaned kittens and puppies,
nursing mothers, those animals recovering from major surgery or
those that simply need someone to spend some time with them to train
or socialize them.
An approved foster home that is willing and
equipped to offer such care that is often impossible in the shelter
environment makes the difference in these animals lives and in the
lives of the humans who eventually adopt them.
Because of the generosity and big hearts of
those who foster animals for us, we have been able to save and adopt
out several puppies, dogs, and kittens that would have had very
little chance at survival and/or adoption otherwise. It can be a
lot of work to nurse the orphaned puppies throughout the night,
or medicate sick kittens, or clean up after a nursing mother and
her six pups, or work with the dog that has never had a moment of
training in its life, but for those who are willing and able, it
can be a learning and gratifying experience. Just ask the foster
moms who convert their guest bathroom into a miniature Kitty City.
Interested in fostering or learning more about
the program? Phone Jennifer Hall at (434) 964-3324 or send an email
and learn how you can make the difference. Feel free to fill out
our online application (link at right).
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