{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"TOP 018: Why Should You Become A Foster Parent for Pets","description":"Fostering pets is a great way to help animals in need, and in this week\u2019s episode I\u2019m also going to explain how it can help you and your family as well. There are a number of reasons why pet shelters and rescue organizations may be looking for foster families. While some people may think these animals need special care or have a behavior issue, that\u2019s not always the case. The overpopulation of pets is a growing epidemic, and shelters don\u2019t always have room for all the homeless pets in their area. By fostering, you\u2019re opening your home and your heart to an animal in need, and you\u2019ll also be keeping a spot open in your local shelter for another homeless animal. That\u2019s right; if you shelter a pet it will actually help two animals! In this week\u2019s episode I explain all the benefits of sheltering an animal and give you some great resources for learning about foster programs in your area. It\u2019s easier than you may think to get started, and you can usually work around your schedule. Whether you want to foster for a few weeks or long term, you\u2019ll be able to find a program in your area that needs your help. ","author_name":"Theory of Pets Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/theoryofpets.com","html":"