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Cat, Dog, and Other Pet Fostering FAQs

Are you thinking about fostering a dog, cat, or other pet?...Read More

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Dog Foster Care Manual

Best Friends' dog foster care manual has information on preparing for, bringing home and caring for a foster dog to prepare him or her for a forever home....Read More

Kitten Foster Manual

Best Friends' kitten foster care manual has information on preparing for, bringing home and caring for a foster kitten to prepare him or her for a forever home....Read More

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Cat Foster Care Manual

Best Friends' cat foster care manual has information on preparing for, bringing home and caring for a foster cat to prepare him or her for a forever home....Read More

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You Can Foster Contagious Cats

Cats and kittens in shelters and rescue groups who aren’t 100% healthy have a tough time finding foster homes....Read More

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What to Do If You Found a Stray Dog or Cat

If you've found a stray dog or cat, remember this: Most lost pets are found close to home....Read More

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What It's Like to Foster Kittens

Fostering tiny lives makes a huge difference....Read More

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Military Pet Fostering and Rehoming Resources

Members of the military may or may not be able to take their pets with them on deployment....Read More

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Keeping Your Pets Safe When You Foster

Foster homes help homeless pets by decreasing their stress and limiting their exposure to infectious diseases, which can occur when ...Read More

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How to Help Your Foster Cat Get Adopted Faster

Shelters, rescues, and foster homes are full of kittens and cats waiting for homes right now....Read More

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