5 Things No One Warns You About When Fostering Shelter Pets

I won't lie, I've shed more tears than I care to count after saying my goodbyes to foster pets. Caring for an animal and then watching it move on without you to a permanent family isn't easy, and it doesn't get easier. No matter what I do, a little piece of my heart lodges itself in the back of my mind and I start to daydream that we'll be together forever. But these foster animals, they're not mine. And that's for the best, because I always want to keep a space open in my home to bring in the next animal that's been dealt a rough hand in life. Fostering will likely bring you a brief bit of heartache, but it's nothing compared to the love and happiness that comes with the package, too.