Jo Ann's Foster Animals
1391 East Deshler Ave
Columbus, OH 43206-3256


I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter...
the cast offs of human society.
I saw in their eyes love and hope,
fear and pain, sadness and betrayal.
And I was angry. "God," I said, "this is terrible!
Why don't you do something?"
God was silent for a moment
and then He spoke softly.

"I have done something." He replied.
"I created you."

The Animals - © 1999 Jim Willis


Pets are not disposable

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Top 10 Reasons to Foster

Top 10 Reasons to Foster
a Rescued Animal

  1. Companionship without a lifetime commitment.

  2. Animals that have endured hardship can benefit greatly from a loving home.

  3. Fostering provides a great lesson in compassion to children and it’s a wonderful, life-affirming experience.

  4. If you have one or more dogs or cats, one more won’t make a difference to you, but it sure will make a difference to the foster animal who otherwise might not have a second chance at life.

  5. Fostering increases the likelihood of adoption. When the dog/cat you’ve fostered is loved and accepted in its forever home it is because of the love you’ve given them!

  6. Increased "human interaction" greatly helps foster animals who often come from neglectful or abusive situations, and let's not forget what "pet interaction" can do for you by lowering your blood pressure, reducing stress, and giving you a real sense of self-worth.

  7. You undoubtedly will get attached but when you meet the new family that's ready to provide a permanent home for the dog/cat you’ve fostered, you’ll feel more than satisfied to see him/her move on to a new life.

  8. It's fun!

  9. You’re able to share with your foster animal what a life filled with love should be.
     
  10. More foster homes means more animals’ lives will be spared from pounds and kill shelters. Only a small fraction of animals impounded every year are rescued from the terrible fate of euthanasia. FOSTERING IS A REAL WAY TO SAVE A LIFE!

If you’re interested in fostering for Jo Ann's Foster Animals, please contact us through the online Contact page or call 614-443-2341 (Home) 614-578-6607 (Cell).

Want to know more about becoming a foster?  Check out this great article about becoming a foster on the ASPCA website.


(This page was last updated September 1, 2009.)