Fostering cats and dogs

A great way to enjoy a new pet and see if you are really ready to ad to your family of pets is fostering.

Fostering gives you the opportunity to "try" out different breeds and or ages. Many rescue groups are looking for foster parents to house the many animals they rescue from shelters.

These animals help give the rescues groups a look in to their personalities to see what type of home is the best fit.

Does the cat hate dogs? Dislike other cats? Get along with children?

All of these characteristics can be defined as the animal you foster reveals them to you.

It also gives them a chance to get vaccinations and the spay or neutering done.

I have fostered many pregnant cats from the shelter and gave them an opportunity to raise their babies in a safe clean home. After the kittens are weaned and my vet gives the ok, I then get the mother spayed.

The downside to fostering is falling in love with the new foster. But as you go along you realize that for them, finding a forever home is the best thing and you can again open your home for another pet needing a place to go.

I know many rescue groups allow you to keep the foster if you just fall in love and want to let them be a part of your family.

All fosters families are screened so be prepared to answer questions!

And most important, enjoy the temporary addition!!