Anderson Animal Shelter plans to shut down for the month of September for the construction and renovations.

Some of the shelter animals will be moved to a satellite adoption location at an undetermined location, where adoptions will continue while the shelter is closed. Anderson staff is currently looking for foster volunteers willing to care for an  adult dog or cat or a litter of puppies or kittens for the transition period.

“We’re looking for as many as 100 foster homes willing to bring a  shelter pet into their home for a period of one to two months while the  shelter is under construction,” said Jon Koffenberger, the shelter’s animal care manager.

“You don’t need to be an experienced foster volunteer, but we do ask that you have some pet experience. Many of  the animals here at Anderson have been at the shelter for a long time. They’ve forgotten what it means to be part of a family and will need  some help readjusting to that type of life,” he said. “We’ll provide their food and any veterinary care they need. We’ll also be there to assist if fosters have behavior concerns about their foster pets. All we ask is  that you love them and care for them as if they were your own until  it’s time for them to come back to the shelter.”

“Should foster volunteers wish to adopt their foster pet, they will be given first priority,” said Drake. “The  transition to a shelter environment can be very stressful for dogs and cats. Oftentimes, it can be very helpful to  engage foster homes and get the animals out of our facility so that they can learn some basic manners, work on  potty training and other kinds of activities. Regardless of how wonderful a shelter is, it is an inherently stressful  place to be.”

More information about the foster program is available online at www.andersonanimalshelter.org or by calling the shelter (847) 697-2880, Ext. 23 or emailing jkoffenberger@andersonanimalshelter.org. Interested parties may also complete an online application at http://goo.gl/2Ax2Ip.

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SOURCE: Anderson Animal Shelter 

ABOUT ANDERSON ANIMAL SHELTER

Anderson Animal Shelter collaborates with public and private organizations and individuals to shelter, care for and promote the adoption of homeless, stray and unwanted companion animals. The Shelter advocates for the compassionate and humane treatment of these animals through direct care, humane education and community  outreach programs. For more information on Anderson Animal Shelter, including adoption, volunteering,  donation drives and membership opportunities, please visit www.andersonanimalshelter.org, email  info@andersonanimalshelter.org or contact us by phone 847-697-2880. The Shelter is located at 1000 South La  Fox Road, South Elgin, IL 60177.