Upcoming Dog Foster Workshop to Help Residents Foster Pets and Support Shelters

The discussion will be moderated by Melissa Klaskin of Reducing Animal Stress, a nonprofit that supports animals in shelters

Local animal advocates and trainers will host a Dog Foster Workshop on Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Venice Library, aiming to help residents learn how to foster dogs and support local shelters.

The event, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., will feature representatives from Forte Animal Rescue and Bubbles Dog Rescue, along with professional trainers Chris Rivas from ProvenK9 and Rehbecca Landman. The discussion will be moderated by Melissa Klaskin of Reducing Animal Stress, a nonprofit that supports animals in shelters and rescues.

Organizers said the workshop is designed for anyone interested in fostering dogs but unsure how to begin. Topics will include how to get sta