Erin is our amazing animal placement manager at Forsyth Humane Society. Not only does she find great homes and rescues for our animals, she is also a kitten foster. Erin recently fostered eight week old Artemis and her littermate, Apollo, who came to FHS with upper respiratory infections (kitty cold). The kittens were congested, lethargic, and their eyes looked puffy. Erin says “I love fostering kittens 8 weeks or older because it works with my full-time job. They keep each other company while I’m at work, playing and napping together.” She fed and medicated each kitten before and after work. They received an oral liquid once daily and an eye ointment twice daily. Erin began to see improvement with Artemis’ eyes within two days, and her energy levels perked up. Artemis became more playful, interactive and started to chow down on her food. She also discovered her tail during this time – which she frequently chases! Erin says “I feel lucky to have played a part in their journeys to their furever homes. When Artemis and Apollo get adopted, I’ll be ready for more fosters!” At Forsyth Humane Society, a foster is someone who temporarily cares for an animal in need. They provide love, attention, and care until the animal is ready to come back to the Adoption Center. Foster care is typically a commitment of 1 – 2 weeks, unless the animal has a special need. All supplies and medical care are provided. During Kitten Season, fosters are crucial to Forsyth Humane Society’s goal of achieving a 90% Save Rate by 2023. If you are interested in becoming a foster, you can sign up here!
Life Saving Foster Families
Life Saving Foster Families Diane has been fostering homeless pets for the past three years and has fostered over 80 animals. During her time fostering for Forsyth Humane Society, she has saved 43 lives, including animals with special needs. “Fostering is showing a dog or cat who was once abused or neglected, a loving hand to help them open up and see how wonderful it is to be loved. It is a way to help by preparing them for their new forever family,” said Diane. Diane finds the experience rewarding. She sees the transition from scared or neglected to snuggling on the recliner and learning how to interact with her other animals. Diane says, “There is no better feeling than looking into your foster’s eyes and seeing how much they love you.” Saying goodbye can be the most difficult part of fostering. Diane says after your first couple of experiences, it does get easier to watch them start their next journey. She says even though parting ways can be difficult, “with the sadness comes reward and happiness.” Diane is a proud foster mom of many shelter furbabies. She says “Experiencing a pet who is learning to love and trust again, who was once in a neglected situation, is something magical to watch.” Click here and join Diane today by signing up to be a foster family for Forsyth Humane Society. A message to Diane’s fosters: “You have made me a better person and I appreciate the opportunity to have been a part of your lives”! Fostering is free and FHS provides all supplies and medical care. Invite one of our shelter pets to crash with you for just two weeks today at www.forsythhumane.org/foster.
