The holidays are a time of warmth, joy, and togetherness—a time when every home should be filled with love and every pet should know what it feels like to be part of a family. At Paws Humane Society, we’re launching our Silent Night Foster Program, an initiative aimed at clearing our shelter for the holidays and giving every animal the gift of a home, even if just for a short time.
From December 20, 2024, to January 6, 2025, you can make a difference by fostering a pet in need.
What is the Silent Night Foster Program?
The Silent Night program invites community members to open their hearts and homes to shelter pets during the holiday season. By fostering an animal for just a few days, you can give them a break from the shelter environment, a chance to experience love and comfort, and maybe even a shot at finding their forever home.
Why Silent Night Matters
- A Break from the Shelter
For many animals, the shelter can be stressful, especially during the hustle and bustle of the holidays. A foster home provides them with a peaceful, loving environment to relax and thrive. - Promoting Adoption
Fosters get to know their temporary houseguests and can share their personalities, quirks, and lovable traits with potential adopters. Plus, when pets are in foster care, they are more likely to catch the attention of those searching for a new family member. - Making Room to Save More Lives
Every fostered pet creates space in the shelter, allowing us to rescue and care for more animals in need.
How It Works
- Sign Up to Foster
Visit pawshumane.org/get-involved/foster-care/ to complete a foster application and learn about the program. - Pick Up Your Furry Friend
Starting December 20, 2024, come to Paws Humane Society to pick up your Silent Night foster pet. - Enjoy the Holidays Together
Bring your foster pet home to spend the holidays with you. Share their story, snap festive photos, and let them experience the magic of the season. - Return or Adopt
After the holiday period ends on January 6, 2025, you can return your foster pet to the shelter—or if they’ve stolen your heart, make them a permanent member of your family.
Who Can Participate?
Anyone with a little extra space in their home and a lot of love in their heart! Whether you’re an experienced foster or new to the program, we’ll provide you with all the resources and support you need.
The Gift of a Home
This holiday season, let’s create a “silent night” for every shelter pet—a night free of barking and kennels, filled with comfort and companionship. Whether you can foster for a weekend, a week, or the entire holiday season, your kindness can make all the difference.
Join Us This Holiday Season
Give the gift of love, warmth, and hope to an animal in need. Sign up for our Silent Night Foster Program today and help us make this holiday season unforgettable—for you and for them.
Ready to make a difference? Visit pawshumane.org/get-involved/foster-care
