According to a study done by Maddie’s Fund, a dog’s cortisol levels, a hormone that regulates stress, significantly dropped with just one overnight foster stay. This benefit alone can greatly increase the “adoptability” of rescues.

Slumber PAWties not only give rescues a break from the shelter, but also increase their potential to find a new home.

Slumber PAWties require a minimum of a 2-night “sleepover” and are only available for fully vaccinated adult animals. For further information or questions, please contact HSNEGA’s Foster Coordinator at 770-532-6617 ext. 230 or Foster@HSNEGA.org.

If you are new to the foster program, the Department of Agriculture requires HSNEGA to perform a home inspection.