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Photos courtesy of Focun on Homeless Animals
Focus on Homeless Animals' (FOHA) second annual Yappy Hour was a huge success! More than two hundred pet lovers turned out for the event at Washington Crossing Inn two weeks ago to raise money for homeless dogs and cats in Bucks County.
Gloria Aceti, President and founder of FOHA thanks all those who participated in and attended the event. The judges for the 'Scariest', 'Silliest' and 'Most Unique' costumes were Renee Hughes, President of Alter; Dorinda Sutton, Founder, The Ewing Animal Shelter; and Bob Staples of Bob's Pet Stop. Enjoy the slideshow below of some of the creative costumes!
Aceti also wishes to thank Washington Crossing Inn for the generous donation of their facilities and food for the event. Event sponsors include Dr. Brad Bovee, VMD, Washington Crossing Animal Hospital; Maggie Coe, of Keller Williams; Bob's Pet Stop - Pet Trainer; Picky Paws - outfitters 4 paws; Dancing Dawggy in New Hope and Heritage Pharmacy. The grand prize winner of the gift from Picky Paws in Lambertville was won by Jessica Poole.
As with any organization, a reputation is only as good as the people who are providing the service. In the case of animal rescue groups that means the volunteers who become foster parents. FOHA is in dire need of more foster homes. Anyone interested in becoming a foster parent for a homeless animal is asked to contact Gloria Aceti at 267-392-5615 or email info@FocusOnHomelessAnimals.org.
Fostering a homeless animal is a temporary placement that serves duel purposes. First, it actually saves two homeless pets because by puling one animal from a shelter it opens up that space for the next homeless pet. Second, it provides a chance to get a more accurate assessment of the animal's temperament because they are in a home setting as opposed to a shelter where the stress of the unnatural environment can cause the animal to behave in ways that may make them be deemed unadoptable. In short – it's about saving lives.
Some people fear fostering animals because the think they will get too attached and won't be able to give up the animal when an adoptive family comes available. The truth is if you just give it a try you may be surprised. Knowing you had a hand in the safe journey of a homeless animal to a forever home is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. You will usually have made a friend for life not just in the rescued animal but in the adoptive family.
If you have ever thought about fostering homeless animals give Aceti a call at 267-392-5615 or email her at info@FocusOnHomelessAnimals.org to discuss what it takes to be a successful fosterer.
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