The Door County Humane Society has expanded its adoption hours into midweek because of high demand. They are still done through an appointment while following COVID-19 mitigation guidelines. The Wisconsin Humane Society reports a surge in new adoptions across all five locations thanks to a little help from fellow animal enthusiasts. Marketing Coordinator Shaina Allen says that foster families are now facilitating the placement of shelter animals into a new home.

Foster families run the process from start to finish, including helping adopters fill out the necessary paperwork and making sure the pets are a good match with their new family. There are tangible benefits to the animals when they are placed through a foster-facilitated adoption. Namely, there is no return trip to the shelter, which brings with it increased stress. Dogs, cats, even birds have found new homes since the Door County Humane Society restarted operations in July. 

The Humane Society is finding financial help as well. More animals in their care mean a need for additional funding. Right now, all donations are being matched by the Kress Foundation, up to $250,000. The matching program runs through August.