In today’s conversation Diane shares about the huge need for fostering, especially in the Tacoma area, and also about her own experiences as a foster mom and finally a “foster failure” having adopted Sammy, a 98 pound bundle of love. We touch on the reasons why there is such a much larger need now, including rising costs for vet care, and also people adopting animals during the pandemic only to turn them back in when they got busy with work again. Education and managing expectations are all important. If you’d like to learn more, or lend your support as a donor or volunteer, please visit https://www.thehumanesociety.org/about-us/