Bring Joy Home: Humane Society seeks families to foster shelter pets during the holidays
PALM CITY, Fla. — Most people do not want to spend the holidays alone and the shelter animals at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) are no different. That’s why the HSTC is reaching out to caring individuals and families to participate in its annual “Home for the Holidays” program. Sponsored by Wilmington Trust, the goal is for all its shelter pets to be fostered starting December 5, 2024, and continuing through January 3, 2025, when the animals must either be returned or adopted
Pet pick-ups must be done during the following business hours: Monday-Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The HSTC’s main campus is 4100 SW Leighton Farm Ave., Palm City. The HSTC’s two Stuart thrift stores, 3302 SE Federal Hwy. and 1099 NW 21st St., will also have cats available to be fostered. To view the available pets, go online to www.hstc1.org/Adopt.
“This special program gives our shelter pets a chance to spend the holidays out of the shelter kennels and in warm and loving homes,” said HSTC Communications Manager Sarah Fisher. “Ultimately, we hope this seasonal fostering program will help find permanent homes for our shelter pets. This is a great opportunity for a ‘test run’ with your family and other pets to see if you can provide a forever home for your foster.”
Fisher also encourages participants to introduce their fosters to their friends, family, and neighbors to help facilitate an adoption.
For those who choose to adopt the pet they foster, adoption fees for dogs and cats over 1 year old will be waived, thanks to the generosity of Wilmington Trust. For all others, the adoption fees are $175 for dogs under 1 year old; $75 for cats under 1 year old; $25 for rabbits; and $10 for Guinea pigs and other critters.
The HSTC prefers that participants provide food bowls, bedding and toys for their foster pet but the shelter will assist if needed. Any pets not adopted by their fosters or otherwise finding a forever home during the program will need to be returned to the shelter by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.
For more information, email customerservice@hstc1.org call 772-223-8822, or visit https://hstc1.org/Home-for-the-Holidays.
About the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast – The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) is a no-kill animal welfare organization located at 4100 SW Leighton Farm Ave. in Palm City, FL. Since 1955, it has been the leading advocate for animal protection and well-being in the Martin County area. A 501(c)3 private, nonprofit organization, the HSTC is independent and locally operated and relies on donations to support its programs and services. Follow the HSTC on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/humanesocietyTC and Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/hstc1. For more information, visit https://www.hstc1.org or call (772) 223-8822.
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