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Diverse animal rescue volunteers in a shelter at dawn; one bottle-feeds a newborn kitten on a towel-covered table, another gently leashes a nervous dog, and a third folds clean blankets, with kennels and supplies softly blurred in the background.
Fostering Pets Rescue, Adoption and Fostering

What Animal Rescue Volunteers Really Do (And Why They’re the Heart of Every Success Story)

Every day, while most people sleep, Maria arrives at the shelter at 5 AM to bottle-feed abandoned kittens whose eyes haven’t yet opened. Down the hall, James walks fearful dogs who’ve known only cruelty, speaking softly until they learn that human hands can offer gentleness. In the laundry room, Sophie folds her hundredth towel of the morning, knowing each clean blanket means comfort for an animal who desperately needs it.
This is the quiet, transformative work of animal rescue volunteers—the dedicated individuals who form the backbone of every shelter and rescue organization. They’re teachers and retirees, …

Image depicting a cat and dog resting peacefully by a rain-splattered window, with vaping supplies safely stored in a locked cabinet in the background, illustrating a pet-friendly home environment.
Fostering Pets

Protect Your Pets: Essential Safety Tips for Vaping at Home

Store all vaping supplies, including citrus orange e-liquid and devices, in locked cabinets well above pet reach. Even trace amounts of nicotine can be lethal to cats and dogs. Create a designated vaping space away from pet areas, ideally in a well-ventilated room with a closed door, to prevent exposure to harmful vapor particles. Consider switching to pet-safe room fresheners instead of vaping around animals, as their sensitive respiratory systems can be severely affected by secondhand vapor. Never leave filled tanks or bottles where curious pets might knock them over or chew …

Fostering Pets

What You Should Know about Rearing a Puppy

Bringing a new puppy into your home is an exciting and heartwarming experience, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. At Lincoln Pet Volunteers, we’re here to help you navigate the joys and challenges of raising a healthy, happy puppy.

Here’s everything you need to get started on the right paw!

Setting Up a Safe Space

Your puppy’s first few days at home are all about adjusting to a new environment. Creating a safe, designated space for them is essential.

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Fostering Pets

What You Should Know About a Cat’s Litterbox

We’ve all been there: you come home to find that your cat has had an “accident” outside the litter box. It’s gross, frustrating, and can feel like your cat is acting out.

But the truth is, your cat isn’t trying to annoy you – they’re likely trying to communicate.

Understanding why your cat might be avoiding their litter box is the key to resolving the issue and ensuring a happy home for both of you. Here’s a helpful guide from Lincoln Pet Volunteers to get you started.

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Fostering Pets

Cat Fostering

Are you considering fostering a cat or kitten? That’s fantastic! Fostering is truly the cat’s meow, and it’s one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. Here at Lincoln Pet Volunteers, we urgently need more compassionate people like you to join our foster family.

Every day, we receive requests to rescue cats and kittens, and the more foster homes we have, the more lives we can save.

Common Concerns About Fostering – Debunked!

“I don’t have enough space.”

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