With today being "National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day," we wanted to highlight a group of animals who really need your help. Want to know who are some of most at-risk animals in shelters right now? Medium and large adult dogs, that's who. But what can we do? With continued support from volunteers/fosters/donors/adopters, further creativity, realistic expectations and flexibility, scientific research and data, and lots of hard work, we as a nation can solve this dilemma.
Our Executive Director Sarah spent time in Arizona to learn more ways to improve foster programming. This "Medium and Large Adult Dog Foster Apprenticeship" is made possible by Maddie's Fund, and Foster Dogs is honored to have been chosen to attend.
13 rescuers from around the country gathered in Tucson's PACC shelter
"The future of sheltering is outside these walls"
Kristen Auerbach, Director of Pima Animal Care Center
Want to help? Consider bringing home a medium or large-sized adult dog from your local shelter, as a foster! A few weeks could make a huge difference, even a few days! Become a partner group with Foster Dogs to continue building a foster community. We're starting with New York City, and will continue to promote our work nationwide until every shelter dog has a foster home.
If you're in the NYC area, join our Foster Roster to hear of more opportunities.
Sarah with her featured dog Nevada, still up for adoption at PACC in Tucson. Photo: Randy Metcalf
