Host A Pet for the Holiday

Petfinder is helping local animal shelters nationwide with a campaign that encourages people to foster a pet for the Christmas holiday. Inspired by the Hallmark movie The Christmas Dog, Petfinder and local animal shelters are asking for volunteers to Foster a Lonely Pet for the Holidays. Volunteers are asked to take in cats and dogs from Dec. 21 trough Dec. 26 and the shelters will provide all the supplies needed during that time - food, crate, toys and bowls. 

Why should you foster a pet for the holidays? Here are just a few good reasons:

1. Reducing the number of pets in shelters during the holidays gives shelter staff and volunteers a bit of a much-needed break.

2. Allowing a pet to spend time in your home can help improve the pet's training and disposition, making him or her ultimately more adoptable. 

3. If you've been thinking of adopting, this holiday foster program will give you a chance to see if adopting is right for you.

4. If you've never considered fostering a pet, this is the perfect time to give it a try. It's not very hard and while it can be tough to let go when a permanent home is found, it is very rewarding. 

5. It's better to give than to receive, right?

Visit the Foster a Lonely Pet link above to find a participating shelter near you and the Hallmark movie The Christmas Dog is now available on DVD and makes a great gift for the pet or animal friendly person in your life!