The San Diego Humane Society is asking the community to provide temporary homes for pets as shelters are facing high volumes of incoming animals.
There are nearly 1,500 animals in the non-profit's care. Members of the public who are interested in fostering an animal are asked to come forward to help ensure shelters can accommodate new animals in need.
At least 50 foster volunteers are needed immediately to help alleviate the critical space shortage.
“Fostering offers the one-on-one attention and loving comfort that only a home setting can provide,” said Director of Nursery and Placement Jackie Noble. “Additional foster volunteers will allow us to create space for the animals who continue to enter our care every day, especially right now when our shelters are full.”
San Diego Humane Society’s foster program provides support for animals waiting to be adopted, but also for pets with owners facing temporary hardships, such as eviction, domestic violence, and other difficult situations. Foster care prevents these pets from ever having to enter the shelter system, and allows them to return to their family where they belong after a temporary stay.
Foster pets include dogs, kittens, cats, reptiles, rabbits, and other animals. To see pets available to be fostered and learn how to apply, visit sdhumane. org/fosterpets<https://www.sdhumane.org/adopt/foster-portal/>.
