PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — The Scioto County Dog Pound is restarting its foster program, hoping to move some of its dogs into temporary homes as the shelter heads into the holidays full to capacity.
The shelter said in a Facebook post that it needs fosters “now more than ever,” with cold weather and the holiday season approaching. Opening up kennel space through fostering allows the shelter to take in more animals in need, according to the post.
Residents interested in fostering must first come to the shelter and fill out an application, then choose a dog. A staff member will then accompany the new foster home with the dog to help the animal settle in and meet any other pets in the household, the shelter said.
Foster placements will initially run 72 hours. Any extension beyond that must be approved in advance by a member of the shelter staff, according to the post.
To qualify, prospective fosters must provide veterinarian references and a photo ID, and must have a fenced-in yard. Dogs must be kept in a crate overnight or whenever no one is home, the shelter said.
The shelter, which operates as the Scioto County Dog Warden’s office at 95 Arrowhead North Road in Portsmouth, is led by Director and Chief Warden Cody Brickey, according to shelter records.
The shelter asked for patience as it works out the details of the relaunched program. Those interested in fostering a dog are asked to call the shelter during business hours to be added to the list.
The information contained in this story was obtained from the Scioto County Dog Pound.
