Although some rescues are lucky enough to have "brick and mortar" facilities, many rescues in the US rely on foster homes to house pets and foster parents to care for pets until they're adopted. Without fosters, rescues must stop intake, which means more pets die on the streets and shelters. If you've ever considered becoming a pet foster, this episode will share the ins and outs and ups and downs of fostering.  Your host Amy Castro talks with Nora Burns, a leadership expert who needed a "heartbeat in the house," during the Covid pandemic and since has fostered several pets for local rescues in Colorado. Amy and Nora discuss:- Why fosters are so needed by rescues- How pets benefit from being in foster homes versus in shelters- What fosters gain by bringing a "just for now" pet into their homes - and it's more than just puppy kisses- What to look for in a rescue or shelter if you're considering joining them as a foster- And more! Shoutouts in this episode:NATIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOCIATION: https://www.nsaspeaker org STARLIGHT OUTREACH AND RESCUEGigi the rescue puppy! (see picture here!)#petadoption #adoptdontshop #dogbreeder #pets #petstagram #petsofinstagram #petsagram #instapets #petshop #pets_of_instagram #cutepets #petscorner #petsofig #picpets #worldofcutepets #pets_perfection #lovepets #exoticpets #petsofinsta #petsgram #delight_pets #friendlypets #showcasing_pets #inspiredbypets #pets_of_our_world #rescuepetsofinstagram #mypets #petsarefamily s #petslover #petnutrition #podcast #petpodcaster #petcare #petfriendly #petlovers #petwellness #servicedog #fakeservicedog #serviceanimal #emotionalsupportanimalCONTACT STARLIGHT PET TALK!Email us at: Amy@StarlightPetTalk.comFollow us on Facebook!Thanks for listening, and hug your pets for us!