‘Can I come over for Christmas?’ Houstonians can foster an animal for a day during the holidays; Here’s how it works

Here’s how to help Houston’s homeless pets have the best holiday

HOUSTON – The Rescued Pets Movement is giving Houstonians another chance to foster an animal for a day!

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During the holiday season, most of us try to spread love to our friends and family members but we often forget about those pets who may have to spend the day inside animal shelters.

If you’re a Houstonian looking to spread the love in other ways, consider fostering a pet as an option for you.

SEE ALSO: Houston animal rescue looking for fosters, forever homes for over 185 animals

According to a post on RPM’s Facebook, the organization said if you’re willing to make this super-short commitment, they’ll ensure you have all you need to properly house a pet for a few days this week.

Back in November, the RPM was able to clear their shelters and provide short-term foster arrangements for all their animals.

SEE ALSO: ‘Provide the love’: Houstonians can foster an animal for a day during the holidays; Here’s how it works

Here’s how it works🐶

Those who are interested can pick up the animal from their facility in The Heights on or before Saturday, Dec. 23. You will then be asked to return the pet back to the same location on Tuesday, Dec. 26.

Workers at the Rescued Pets Movement said they will even provide supplies if needed.

All you have to do is open your home and provide the L-O-V-E!

Also, those workers who typically stay with the pets at the facility will have the chance to spend time with their own loved ones on the holiday if we get those shelters completely cleared out.

Ready to get your roomie for the week?🐱

Step 1: Fill out the foster application at RescuedPetsMovement.org/foster

Step 2: Email them with the title HOLIDAY FOSTER to get matched up with the perfect pet for your family.

For dogs, email FosterCoordinator@RescuedPetsMovement.org. For cats, email cats@RescuedPetsMovement.org.

Side note, try not to fall all the way in love! All animals in the program will soon be heading to their forever homes up north.

Employees said that means there is no risk that you will fall in love and feel like you “have” to adopt the pet.


About the Author

Moriah Ballard joined the KPRC 2 digital team in the fall of 2021. Prior to becoming a digital content producer in Southeast Texas and a Houstonian, Moriah was an award-winning radio host in her hometown of Lorain, Ohio, and previously worked as a producer/content creator in Cleveland. Her faith, family, and community are her top passions.

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