Why I Foster, by Karen Karr

Why I Foster, by Karen Karr

At Pets Alive, we love hearing from foster parents about the benefits of fostering, both for the animals and for the foster parents themselves. Today, we have a lovely testimonial from foster mom Karen about her experience.

In Karen's words:

Fostering is such a rewarding experience and works great for us as it is very flexible. We love seeing the difference in their personalities from day 1: from timid and nervous to a happy, healthy, better-socialized dog.

It gives them time to decompress before going to their perfect home.

Fostering enriches our lives knowing we are saving a life each time, and giving them a better life ahead. It warms the heart knowing you were part of this process.


Foster homes provide a safe, comfortable, loving home for animals while they wait to be adopted. If you're interested in fostering a dog or cat via Pets Alive Niagara, we'd love to hear from you! Contact us today to apply.