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For the Athens Area Humane Society, pet fostering has increased as people find themselves spending most of their time at home, with others not sure if they currently have the finances needed to care for an animal, said program director Jed Kaylor.
For some people, fostering is a prelude to adoption.
âWeâve seen more people reaching out to us and being interested in volunteering and fostering,â Kaylor said.
However, adoption rates at the humane society have stayed roughly the same in comparison to previous years, Kaylor said, due in part to social distancing regulations limiting large gatherings. The shelterâs partnership with animal control being limited due to their two-month closure and inability to fully run the facility with complete staff and resources also affects adoption rates, Kaylor said.