Shelter Seeks Emergency Foster Homes Ahead of Winter Weather

GILES COUNTY, Tenn. — With freezing temperatures and a winter storm expected, the local animal shelter is urgently asking the community for help to keep dogs safe and warm.

Shelter officials say they currently have 21 dogs in care, but only eight indoor heated kennels available. With just three dogs placed in foster homes, that leaves 18 dogs without guaranteed warmth during the upcoming cold weather.

For years, winter weather has forced the shelter to rely on temporary foster homes to protect animals from dangerously low temperatures. Officials say fostering, even short-term, can be life-saving.

Community members who can open their homes are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Foster applications are available online through the shelter’s official foster program.

Shelter leaders say a warm home, a quiet place to sleep, and protection from the cold can make all the difference during the harsh winter months.