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They Did It: Tips For a Thriving On-Deck Foster System

Find out how two shelters use an on-deck foster program to get animals into homes quickly and efficiently while reducing the burden on staff.

4 Effective Strategies to Adopt Out Foster Kittens

Learn four effective ways to find homes for foster kittens, including Adoption Ambassadors, mega-adoption events, pet supply stores and relocation.

Equine Fostering Q&A with Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society

Increase your capacity and place more horses into homes with fostering tips from Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society.

How to Take Animal Sheltering Operations Online During a Crisis

Get tips for hosting virtual event, online adoptions fundraisers during the COVID-19 crisis.

They Did It: Started an Office Dog Foster Program

A different kind of foster program at Charleston Animal Society allows staff working in the shelter to foster a dog for the day. Learn how you can do the same!

How to Use Online Orientation for More Foster Parents, Less Staff Burden

Read how online orientation can increase your pool of foster families and decrease the burden on your staff and resources.

How to Start or Elevate an Adoption Ambassadors Program

Exciting things can happen when shelters and rescues empower foster parents to market and directly adopt out their own foster dogs! Learn Adoption Ambassadors step-by-step.

Adoption Ambassadors Foster Program

Adoption Ambassadors is foster care taken to the next level: You supply simple training and a few tools, and foster parents take it from there.

6 Tips for Retaining Foster Families

Want to keep your foster families happy and thriving? These six tips can help you meet their needs and ensure your foster program's success.

Bust More Myths, Get More Fosters

Here are the seven top myths about fostering kittens with their answers. Share with staff and other foster parents so they can recruit friends & families.

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