A temporary home (foster home) is a place where animals stay while waiting to be adopted. These homes often take in animals that are too weak physically or mentally to cope with the shelter environment. Even in the best facilities, some animals struggle to adapt. There can be many reasons for this.

Shelters are often overcrowded, with many mouths to feed—naturally, the weakest, oldest, or youngest animals may be left out at feeding time. Some shelter pets may have access to food but are so stressed or heartbroken that they refuse to eat altogether. Others require special care, a digestible diet, or simply more individual attention—something many shelters can't provide due to lack of space and staff.

What Makes a Temporary Home So Important?

Opening your home to a foster animal is one of the greatest gifts you can offer. By becoming a foster caregiver, you take on a real responsibility—your time, energy, and heart. Foster animals need love, safety, attentive care, and constant observation. It's in a temporary home that many regain their strength and spirit, and learn how to trust humans again.

Thanks to this experience, they are better prepared for adoption and can adapt more easily to their forever homes.

Are You Ready for This Beautiful Commitment?

If your heart is telling you “yes”—don’t hesitate! Choose a local adoption center, get in touch with them, and create a temporary home for the animals who need it the most.