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Urgent: Help Homeless Pets This Holiday Season—Become a Foster Today
With many of Anderson Humane's current fosters traveling or on vacation, the need for new foster families is greater than ever.
South Elgin, IL - December 12, 2024— The holidays are a time for joy and togetherness, but for homeless pets at a shelter, it can be one of the loneliest times of the year. With many of Anderson Humane’s current fosters traveling or on vacation, the need for new foster families is greater than ever. These animals are counting on compassionate individuals to step up and provide them with a temporary home during this critical time.
“Fostering over the holidays can be lifesaving,” said Dean Daubert, CEO of Anderson Humane. “For these animals, even a few weeks in a home can make all the difference in the world.”
Fostering a homeless pet is one of the most selfless and impactful gifts you can offer this season. It’s not just about opening your home—it’s about opening your heart.
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Why Fostering Matters Now More Than Ever
The holidays bring unique challenges for shelters and pets alike. The noise and stress in a shelter can take a toll on animals’ well-being, while the temporary loss of regular fosters creates a gap in care. Fostering provides:
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- A Break from Stress: A safe, quiet environment allows animals to decompress and heal.
- Vital Socialization: Time spent in a family setting builds trust and confidence, making pets more adoptable.
- A Life-Saving Opportunity: With more space in shelters, we can save even more animals in need.
Fostering Is Easier Than You Think
Many people hesitate to foster, imagining it as time-intensive or costly, but the reality is far simpler:
- We provide everything: vet care; and if needed, bedding, toys, and food.
- Support Every Step of the Way: Our team is here 24/7 to guide and assist you.
- Flexible Commitment: Even fostering for a week or two during the holidays can make a world of difference.
- Afraid of foster failure? It happens. Those that fail, never regret it and often keep fostering because they understand the importance of their role in the animal’s life-long journey.
Real Stories, Real Impact
Every foster parent becomes a vital chapter in a pet’s story. From the shy dog that found confidence in a loving home to the scared cat that blossomed outside the shelter, these transformations are the heart of fostering.
“Watching a timid animal learn to trust is the most rewarding experience,” said, Christina DiCristofano, a volunteer foster with Anderson Humane. “Especially during the holidays, it reminds me of the power of kindness.”
Take Action This Holiday Season
If you’ve ever wondered how to help animals in need, there’s no better time than now. By opening your home this holiday season, you’ll provide a pet with the love, and care they desperately need.
Register to foster today at AHConnects.org/foster and make a difference in the life of a shelter pet.
Have questions? Call us at 847-697-2880 ext. 22 or email us at Fosters@ahconnects.org
Together, we can ensure every pet experiences the warmth of a home—if only for a little while—this holiday season.
About Anderson Humane
Anderson Humane was founded in 1966, originally as Anderson Animal Shelter. For more than half a century we have been a place of refuge and second chances for thousands of animals and the people who love them. In March of 2020, we merged with Fox Valley Wildlife Center, Kane County’s largest wildlife rehabilitation. Domestic or Wildlife, we save lives! Our mission is to champion the welfare of animals and improve the lives of people through programs that create mutually beneficial human-animal connections, inspiring kindness and respect throughout our community.
