By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
Last month, a beautiful, sweet, and gentle hound named Rose arrived at the Fluvanna SPCA. The stray was pregnant and gave birth to eight puppies. Luckily, a foster has taken her in with the pups.
It is well-known that this is also kitten season, and the FSPCA is inundated with them. Some have been adopted, but many still need homes. There is little the shelter can do when it is overcapacity, and anyone considering adoption or interested in fostering is welcome.
For the dogs, it’s a difficult life, living in a small indoor pen when all they want to do is get out and play, run, and take a walk. Volunteers are needed to play and socialize with them in the outdoor pen or take them on a walk. They build trust and confidence, and this helps them get adopted more quickly. Volunteers who connect and bond with the dogs, know their personalities, likes, and dislikes; this helps staff determine the best fit and home for them. Fosters can also give support in this way.
Cat volunteers are also welcome to play and socialize with the cats, and also help staff in learning more about the animals on a personal level that helps them get adopted. To learn more about volunteering, visit https://www.fspca.org/volunteer.
For more information about adoptions or fostering, visit fspca.org.
