b. The HSUS, The Humane Society of the United States was founded in 1954. It is the largest wild and domestic animal protection organization in the nation with over 11 million members which means every 1 of28 people you meet are a member. They provide sanctuaries, rescue facilities, wildlife rehabilitation centers, and mobile veterinary clinics. They also are a relief agency during national disasters. The HSUS confronts animal cruelty through national and international campaigns against dog and cock fighting, puppy mills and the worst cases of animal cruelty. They are the ones who have helped force many laws in the U.S. congress and state legislations promoting animal rights.
c. Public animal’s shelters house lost, abandoned, and unwanted animals, primarily dogs and cats. …show more content…
Foster homes are non-profit organizations that take care of all the animals in need until a home is found. They rely on adoption fees and private donations in order to keep them abroad. They are volunteers who become foster parents who can barely afford the costs of rescuing and caring for the animals. They all are committed to a no-kill policy. When shelters become overcrowded these volunteers try and rescue as many as possible. These foster parents take in frightened, sick animals that would have been put to sleep offering them more time to heal before adoption. It can become difficult being a foster parent because you get attached and heartbreaking especially if a sick animal doesn’t survive. Foster organizations offers volunteer orientation and training programs for people who wish to become foster