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Racine Foster Volunteering
The Wisconsin Humane Society is pursuing the acquisition of Countryside Humane Society in Racine County. Contingent on the successful acquisition of Countryside Humane Society, we anticipate the need for dedicated foster families to expand our lifesaving capacity.
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Why is fostering important?
Foster parents open their homes and hearts
to animals who need them now more than ever. These compassionate people play a vital role in the life of that animal and are a critical component to the success of the Wisconsin Humane Society’s mission as a whole. Foster parents provide a home environment for healing and growth that a shelter cannot duplicate.
Simply put: foster parents save lives. |
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Why do companion animals need to be fostered?
- Age/growth – Sometimes we have animals in our care who are simply too young or underweight to be placed up for adoption right away.
- Behavior – These animals need help gaining confidence or learning certain manners to help prime them for a happy, long-lasting life in their new home.
- Medical - Some animals may need to recover from an illness or injury before they’re able to be placed in a home.
- Expansion of lifesaving capacity - Every animal in a foster home frees up space in our shelter for more animals, thus increasing our capacity to save lives!
How do I get started?
1) Read through our foster requirements
2) Fill out a foster application
3) Wait for our volunteer manager to follow up with you
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