Foster A Hurricane Sandy Pet That Has Been Displaced

Written by Colleen Sedgwick. Posted in Health and Safety, Pet Nanny news.

With the holidays in full swing and the spirit of caring, sharing and giving, there is no better time to foster a pet than for Christmas; especially those that have been displaced from their homes and human companions. A social media community developed on Ning, titled FosterASandyPet.org, has teamed up with willing foster participants for those pets who have been displaced amidst the Hurricane Sandy aftermath. In one animal aid center alone, over 60 pets were displaced. Providing foster homes is often considered a more efficient and beneficial approach to reuniting pets with their families.

This collaborative effort is a result of combined forces of St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center of New Jersey and The Humane Society of the United States, which are providing essential resources needed to take care of these pets. FosterASandyPet.org is a community site that matches potential fostering of pets with people, through providing them temporary housing. “The website includes photos, profiles of site members, tips for all parties, a sample foster contract and links to valuable behavior resources to help foster homes integrate pets into their home. If a match is made and registered, there is access to ongoing support such as pet food, supplies, behavior counseling and other supportive services including some veterinary care support.”(Jennifer Angel, NY Daily News)

Discover FosterASandyPet.org

If you are in or near this covered area, please call, visit or e-mail:

–info@fosterasandypet.org
–call (732) 377-3701

Source: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/horoscopes/foster-pet-stranded-sandy-article-1.1208093