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August 17, 2021 38 mins

Have you noticed an explosion in the popularity of fostering within the last few years? In this episode, we travel back about 200 years to understand the history behind animal shelters and the animal welfare movement. We’ll get a grasp on where we’ve been to better understand the rise of fostering and its importance in animal services.

Learn from foster experts Kristen Hassen, Kelly Duer, and Sarah Brasky about how you can help save more lives and be part of the most exciting revolution in animal welfare history.

FEATURING CONVERSATIONS WITH…

Kristen Hassen – @fernandotter

Sarah Brasky – @thedogmatchmaker

Kelly Duer – @kellyduer

American Pets Alive! – @americanpetsalive

Maddie's Fund @maddiesfund

For more information about this episode—including links, bonus content, and a text transcript—please visit WhyWeFoster.com.

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