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Dog Day Foster and Field Trip Programs: 5 Reasons Why They Rock!

It’s time for another installment of our Innovation Bank, a series of short, pre-recorded webinars featuring replicable programs and processes. Today, we highlight Kelly Duer, a Foster Care Specialist for Maddie’s Fund, who discusses the efficacy and lifesaving nature of “Dog Day Foster and Field Trip Programs.”

What Are Day Foster and Field Trip Programs?

Volunteers from the community bond with long-stay dogs from shelters, taking them on fun outings like hikes and ice cream excursions while monitoring their behavior. The field trip and foster program at Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) is a fantastic model for other shelters interested in starting one. Immensely successful, LMAS tripled its total number of fosters within a year.

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