Penn State Students Saving Lives

October 6, 2023

We have all heard stories about how college students abandon their pets left and right. At PAWS, we track the origin of all of our animals and have found this is simply not the case. The PAWS foster program is quite heavily reliant on the energy and enthusiasm of Penn State students. They help us get through the overwhelming months that are "kitten season" by fostering litter after litter. In addition, a handful of these students recently heard our plea about the influx of abandoned and medically needy dogs, as highlighted in our blog post, and came forward to foster. They have been true lifesavers.  We thought we would spotlight them as a whole and share their foster experiences.

 

Minnie with an adopt me bandana on!

 

 

 

Name: Alexa Maiorano
Current foster: Minnie (puppy)

What do you do professionally/are you currently a student? Full-time student at Penn State

What is one thing you wish more people know about fostering or animal rescue in general? You are making an impact on these animals' lives! They get to spend time in a loving home instead of sitting in a shelter while they look for their forever family. 

 

 

 

 

 

Roxie Hart laying in her fosters lap.

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Emily Cook

Current foster: Roxie Hart

Are you currently a student? I am currently a student studying early childhood education. 

What's your favorite thing about fostering? My favorite thing about fostering is getting to have love and affection from another dog. I also love caring for the Roxie and watching her learn new things. 

 

 

PowerPuff being hugged by her foster mom.

 

 

 

Name: Kennedy Roberts

Current foster: PowerPuff

What do you do professionally//are you currently a student? I am currently a student 

What is the most challenging part of fostering? Maintaining class schedules with Puffs schedule but with all the help of my 4 other roommates we all are able to make it work for us and for PowerPuff!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yogi with being picked up by his foster mom

 

 

Name: Christian Todd

Current foster: Yogi 

What do you do professionally//are you currently a student? I am currently a student. 

What is one thing you wish more people know about fostering or animal rescue in general? There are no financial obligations (even though you will probably buy some tiny things that the dog doesn’t need)!