How short-term fostering invigorated one foster program and prepared them for Covid-19

Maddie’s^® Foster Express Challenge called on participating shelters to focus on short-term fostering to help get more dogs and cats out of the shelter during the hectic holiday season, get them more exposure and attract new foster caregivers. We’ll be sharing exclusive interviews on Maddie’s Pet Forum as well as on the blog with several of the winning shelters in hopes to inspire your own foster program.

When Kentucky Humane Society applied to participate in the Foster Express Challenge, they were concerned that they wouldn’t be able to commit fully to the challenge. With kitten season coming to an end and an increase in puppy intakes, they just weren’t sure how they’d juggle it all. But they did so with gusto! In the end, they adopted out 86% of their challenge animals and won the award for most adoptions at a large shelter!

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