June is National Foster a Pet Month, a month dedicated to pet fostering nationwide to share information and raise awareness about the benefits of fostering animals. In honor of this holiday, we are are happy to share our tips on how to become a foster pet parent and shine a the light on one of our foster favorite organizations: Gigi’s.
Fostering is a temporary arrangement that involves caring for pets until they’re ready to be adopted. Many people avoid fostering because they don’t know how or jump into it without having the correct information–which doesn’t help the thousands of homeless animals in the country.
Why do animals need foster care?
There are several possible reasons:
- Foster care can help save an animal’s life when a shelter is full.
- Some animals don’t do well in a shelter environment because they are frightened or need a little extra care.
- Some animals need time to recover from an illness or injury before adoption.
Whatever the reason, these animals need some extra love and care before they can be adopted. Providing foster care for a few days, weeks, or months can be a lifesaving gift for an animal.
Why should I consider fostering a pet?
There are many benefits for both pets and humans when fostering a pet. Some animals in shelter homes have behavioral and socialization issues and a fostering environment can give them a chance to be prepared for adoption.
The reward of giving an animal a second chance at a home and life will bring joy and fulfillment to any foster parent–a win-win for everyone involved.
Foster with Gigi’s
Gigi’s is a nonprofit regional care organization providing homeless dogs access to quality shelter and veterinary, behavior, and adoption services at their state-of-the-art campus in Columbus, Ohio.
How to become a foster pet parent with Gigi’s
Interested families can contact foster@gigis.org to get added to their database. They will send an email out every other week for families to sign up to foster a dog. You can sign up for any amount of time that is right for you, from a long weekend to a month.
How much does it cost?
They always accept new foster families to care for their pups waiting for a fur-ever home! When you foster a dog through Gigi’s, they will ensure all of the dog’s financial needs are met. They cover all costs associated with medical and nutritional needs and will provide the crate and leash if needed.
Check our Gigi’s site today – you may just find yourself a new buddy.
With locations in Columbus and Wickliffe, Ohio, our compassionate care team services pet owners and our trusted network of veterinarian clinics throughout the state of Ohio and surrounding communities. Contact us today and someone from our team will follow up with you.
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