Fostering is arguably the single most important shelter intervention for saving lives. A strong foster network program can make all the difference for shelters and
rescues who want to reduce length of stay and bolster the social, emotional and mental wellbeing of their pets.
The challenge will offer more than $100,000 in grants ($50,000 each from PEDIGREE Foundation and Maddie's Fund, and $20,000 from Adopt a Pet) to the shelter and rescue community enabling them to develop and enhance their foster network programs. In addition, Foster 50 will educate and inspire pet parents across the nation, encouraging them to visit their local shelter or rescue and foster a pet.
We've been working with an expert team of animal welfare specialists to develop new resources and trainings for shelter and rescue orgs looking to strengthen their foster network programs. These resources are designed for efficiency to fit into the busy lives of animal welfare professionals.
You can listen on-the-go to Foster 50: the Audio Playbook on
and more, or listen to the episodes individually:
We're also holding weekly virtual conversations to address barriers head-on with members of our expert coalition.
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Kelly Duer
Senior Shelter Solutions Specialist
Maddie's Fund
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