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Animal Shelters See an Increase in Pet Fostering During the Pandemic
In times of stress and uncertainty, we all look for connections to hold on to. Many Americans are finding that connection in an unexpected, heartwarming place. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, animal shelters across the United States have seen a dramatic increase in fostering and adoptions. Petpoint, a data management system, analyzed figures from 1,200 animal welfare organizations. During the week of March 14–20, there was a 93% increase in animals going to foster homes compared to the previous week. This is wonderful news, considering that many adoption events had to be canceled due to COVID-19. “In times like these, shelters are going to be absolutely swamped with a tremendous number of pets,” says Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of the nonprofit American Humane. “We have to be able to provide safety valves for those shelters to release some of their populations into fostering homes.”
themselves. By putting a pet in a safe foster home, animal shelters have more space and resources to help more animals. At the same time, foster pets better acclimate to life in a home, which can help them get adopted to a permanent home later. Additionally, volunteers experience the benefits of having a pet around, which can help alleviate some of the stress of social distancing. Many shelters are seeing more volunteers choose to adopt their foster pets themselves. “These companion animals are only going to help make us healthier,” says Ganzert. “They’re going to remove anxiety and [the stress hormone] cortisol from our bodies and allow us to have stronger immune systems to fight the pandemic.” Animal shelters have enacted safety measures, including virtual meet- and-greets and curbside pickups, to help fight the spread of COVID-19 while allowing people to safely continue fostering or adopting animals in need. Thinking about fostering a pet yourself? Visit AdoptAPet. com/animal-shelters
When people offer to foster pets, that generous act helps the animals, the animal shelters, and the volunteers
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