It is gladdening to see the change in perspective, especially of the young ones free from prejudice propagating the idea of foster adoption. Gleaming is the fact that the love wiggle and wag is not determined by price tags.
The Covid-19 pandemic has sure seen a spike in the stat of animal fostering and adoption. Out of the 6-8 million cats and dogs that step into the shelter, 3.2 million of them get into homes annually. Pinprick India, there has been quite an unwavering rise in the adoption scales since July-August 2020, says the People For Animals. Initially, 2-3 pets get abandoned every day. A volunteer from the same organization stated that 10 animals get adopted while the double gets abandoned daily. Due to myths and various misconceptions about animals concerning the pandemic has set a foot forward in abandonment as well.
Globally, around 80% of the animals that enter the shelter are treatable and potentially adoptable. What's the dark fate of the animals that don't get fostered/adopted? Considering a scenario of the shelter flooded, the new entries will be given a maximum of 72 hours to get fostered/adopted, case otherwise is to be culled. ASPCA kills 25,000 animals yearly, 2.7 million cats/dogs are put to sleep for no fault of theirs but because of gated hearth and homes. While one animal finds a home, maybe it's furever home, there's a room made for another at the shelter. Thus, fostering saves lives!
India shelters the most number of strays (>30 million). Animals here are euthanized for reasons other than overcrowded shelters. According to the Humane Animal Society, the count of foster adoption during 2019-2020 was 229 and that of 2021 is 333. The pandemic situation has resulted in a 30% rise. The Pawsomepeople have a track record of total 204 foster adoption. Many such organizations aim for the welfare of these voiceless souls. In fact, the dog I once fostered was from the HAS. To be a pet parent comes with strings of responsibilities, your pet is your child. What's home to you is home to them.
Instead of forcing animals through a tunnel of hardships, unlatch the barred bricks. Burn the prejudice against adoption and discern the deepest essence of affection. Beyond just the hide, beneath inside is a soul longing to be loved. Maybe not Woody you'll see but, the tails version of 'you've got a friend in me'.
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