Everyone starts somewhere.

Why focus on foster pets? And why are they phenomenal? If you have ever had a pet, admit it was in many ways phenomenal.  It's a word that's easy to misspell, which is why this website is www.ilovefosterpets.com, I've had many pets over the years and cherish each one. I wanted my Girl Scout Gold Award project to involve shelter animals.

My Gold Award mind map sparked ideas to address shelter overcrowding, which occurs for numerous reasons.

Fostering is a short-term, cost-effective, no-strings-attached method to temporarily enjoy a pet and give an animal love and attention it may not get in a shelter.

If you're interested in learning more about the benefits of fostering for both pets and humans, explore the provided links or search online for the wealth of available resources.

• How Foster Homes Prepare Pets for Adoption

• Eight Reasons to Foster a Pet

• Fostering Has an Impact on an Animal's Well-Being