City of Rochester
News Release
Thanksgiving Holiday Fostering Program Now Open
(Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023) – In recent years, the City of Rochester's Animal Shelter has faced a
growing challenge with overcrowding. The shelter is seeking the public’s help
to provide the quality care the city’s furry friends deserve.
During the upcoming holiday, Rochester Animal Services (RAS)
is offering a Thanksgiving Holiday Fostering Program, in which individuals can
provide a pet with a festive break from the shelter. Like with all RAS foster
families, those who provide a loving home from Friday, Nov. 17 through
Saturday, Nov. 25 will receive all necessary food and supplies.
Fosters who fall in love with their guest once the week is
up will have adoption fees waived to help turn a for-now friend into forever
family.
Visit the front desk
at Rochester Animal Services, 184 Verona St., for more information on how to
participate in the Thanksgiving Holiday Fostering Program.
At the same time,
the RAS team encourages those who are considering finding a new home for their
cherished pet to directly explore rehoming. Using personal knowledge of a pet’s
needs to find a new family, without a stop in a shelter, makes transitioning to
a new home easier.
For more information
on RAS, adoption, fostering, rehoming, and more, visit the City of Rochester Animal Services web page.
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The Administration of Mayor
Malik D. Evans strives to create a safe, equitable and
prosperous Rochester by inspiring hope and delivering opportunity for everyone.
Guided by the Administration’s Mission, Vision and Values and the principles of the “Rochester
2034” comprehensive plan, City employees are committed to providing
exceptional customer service, transparent stewardship, and collaborative
leadership to foster a vibrant community that empowers personal, professional
and generational growth for all who live, work or play in the city of
Rochester.