LA Animal Services Announces Short Term Foster Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LA Animal Services Media Contacts:
Justin Khosrowabadi, (213) 482-9551 or justin.khosrowabadi@lacity.org
Agnes Sibal-von Debschitz, (213) 482-9512 or agnes.sibal@lacity.org
LA Animal Services Announces Short Term Foster Program
New program will allow short term fostering for adoptable dogs and cats, ranging from a few hours to a couple of weeks.
Los Angeles, November 13, 2019 – LA Animal Services is excited to announce the launch of the Short Term Foster Program, which will allow the public to foster companion animals for a few hours via a Furry Field Trip, or up to a few weeks, providing dogs and cats with additional socialization and a better chance for adoption. This program’s launch coincides with The Foster Express Challenge presented by Maddie’s Fund®, which will be awarding $55,000 in grants to participating organizations across the United States.
“Short term fostering not only helps our adoptable animals available at our six LA Animal Services Centers, it also helps provide some much needed space for our centers,” said LA Animal Services General Manager Brenda Barnette. “Even if you only spend a few hours with one of our pets on a Furry Field Trip, the socialization and love that you provide can make a huge difference in helping companion animals find loving homes.”
The challenge is effective now through January 10, 2020, and LA Animal Services is encouraging the public to participate. To learn more about fostering please visit https://www.laanimalservices.com/volunteer/foster-program/.
All six LA Animal Services Centers will have pre-selected animals to choose from, for short term fostering. To find your nearest LA Animal Services Center, please visit https://www.laanimalservices.com/shelter-locator/
To learn more about Maddie’s Fund®, please visit https://www.maddiesfund.org/
Los Angeles Department of Animal Services is one of the largest municipal shelter systems in the United States with six services centers serving approximately 60,000 animals annually and responding to 20,000 emergency calls involving an animal or person in danger. LA Animal Services promotes and protects the health, safety, and welfare of animals and people. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Maddie’s Fund® is a family foundation created in 1994 by Workday® co-founder Dave Duffield and his wife, Cheryl, who have endowed the Foundation with more than $300 million. Since then, the Foundation has awarded more than $225.7 million in grants toward increased community lifesaving, shelter management leadership, shelter medicine education and foster care across the U.S. The Duffields named Maddie’s Fund after their Miniature Schnauzer Maddie, who always made them laugh and gave them much joy. Maddie was with Dave and Cheryl for ten years and continues to inspire them today.
Maddie’s Fund is the fulfillment of a promise to an inspirational dog, investing its resources to create a no-kill nation where every dog and cat is guaranteed a healthy home or habitat. #ThanksToMaddie.
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