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Foster parenting at the Humane Society rewarding experience
Tracey Rector
Issue date: 10/31/07 Section: College News
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When Tibbetts took in a boxer-pit bull mix named Callie and her litter of puppies, the puppies were adopted quickly and Tibbetts feared Callie would not be adopted.
A firefighter and his wife went to the HSI wanting to adopt an older lap dog and the couple left with Callie. Tibbetts was glad to see her go to a good home.
The foster parent program does a lot of the behind the scenes work at the HSI.
"The HSI does a great job with how many animals that come in that aren't in an adoptable state," Tibbetts says. "The HSI does a lot of work the public doesn't know about."
"We had 69 animals come in one Saturday," she says. "Imagine how many had to be examined. It is a long process."
Being a foster parent is very beneficial for animals that come in, giving them a second chance and allowing them to have the extra time they need to become adoptable.
"Foster parenting is a very rewarding experience," Tibbetts says.
It does not cost anything to be a volunteer and training is provided. Tibbetts recommends those thinking about becoming a foster parent give it a chance.
This opportunity to help animals is what keeps Tibbetts passionate about the program and it is the reason why Foster loves her job.
"Our jobs are not easy and there are days that are harder than others," Foster says. "But I know every day that we are making a difference to each animal we help with the foster care program."
Those interested in becoming a foster parent can call HSI at 317-872-5650 at extension 135 or by e-mail fostercare@indyhumane.org.
Contact Tracey Rector at trector@iupui.edu.
A firefighter and his wife went to the HSI wanting to adopt an older lap dog and the couple left with Callie. Tibbetts was glad to see her go to a good home.
The foster parent program does a lot of the behind the scenes work at the HSI.
"The HSI does a great job with how many animals that come in that aren't in an adoptable state," Tibbetts says. "The HSI does a lot of work the public doesn't know about."
"We had 69 animals come in one Saturday," she says. "Imagine how many had to be examined. It is a long process."
Being a foster parent is very beneficial for animals that come in, giving them a second chance and allowing them to have the extra time they need to become adoptable.
"Foster parenting is a very rewarding experience," Tibbetts says.
It does not cost anything to be a volunteer and training is provided. Tibbetts recommends those thinking about becoming a foster parent give it a chance.
This opportunity to help animals is what keeps Tibbetts passionate about the program and it is the reason why Foster loves her job.
"Our jobs are not easy and there are days that are harder than others," Foster says. "But I know every day that we are making a difference to each animal we help with the foster care program."
Those interested in becoming a foster parent can call HSI at 317-872-5650 at extension 135 or by e-mail fostercare@indyhumane.org.
Contact Tracey Rector at trector@iupui.edu.
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kathi moore
posted 10/31/07 @ 11:29 AM EST
This is a great program! It allows you to have a pet on a shorter-term basis, if you're not quite sure if you're ready. It also makes the pets more adoptable, since they learn more sociable behavior while in your home than they would living in a kennel at the HSI. (Continued…)
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