Fairfax animal shelter seeking foster 'parents'

The Fairfax County Police Department’s Animal Services Division declared March its first “Foster Parent Month” in preparation for predicted summer showers of cats, cats and more cats.

“In Fairfax County and most shelters, cats are now starting to outnumber dogs in terms of coming into the shelter,” said Michelle Hankins, community program manager for the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. “One or two [cats] become five or 10 very quickly. We’re just trying to get ahead of the curve and welcome some new volunteers.”