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Care and Feeding of Foster Families

Join a discussion of best practices related to managing, cultivating and retaining foster volunteers.

Retention of Pet ID Tags and Outcomes for Lost Pets

If shelters provide ID tags and put them on adopted or found animals, the likelihood immediately improves that those pets, if lost, will return home.

Pet Adoption Certificate from Foster Family to Adopter

Dog foster families can share this adoption certificate, which serves as a commemoration of the pup’s gotcha day and a contact information sheet.

10 Ways to Thank Pet Foster Families

Try these free and low-cost tips to show gratitude for your animal shelter or rescue’s foster families.

How Are Lost Pets Found?

We reveal the results of a national survey that examined how people find their lost pets, and provides tools to support your reunification efforts.

NFR Reunites Pets & People After California Wildfire

This report from the field describes how NFR staff rescued pets during a California wildfire.

Frustrated Foster Families? Provide Animal Behavior Help to Caregivers During COVID-19

Join animal behaviorist, Pamela Reid, and feline behavior specialist, Marny Nofi as they answer your questions about supporting foster families

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.

Adoption Counseling Resources for Foster Families

Relying on foster families to help place foster animals is a helpful tactic for shelters and rescues. Follow these tips to start a program at your organization.

3 Tips for Keeping Foster Families Engaged

Foster families are a key part of any shelter or rescue’s operations. Check out these tips to help keep both your potential and current foster families excited and engaged.