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The Many Benefits of Fostering Shelter/Rescue Pets


Fostering animals gives them a break from the stressful environment that they encounter while in the shelter.     BENEFITS FOR THE ANIMALS AND SHELTERS If you foster an animal, they will have the ability to get away from the continuous noise caused by the other animals there. Even one or two nights in a home has been shown to reduce the stress hormone known as cortisol. The pets will also get the much needed and important human interaction that they wouldn’t receive as often when staying in the shelter. Some… Continued