Americans Turn to Foster Pets for Companionship While Stuck at Home Animal rescue organizations across the U.S. have <br />reported an uptick in adoptions over the past month as people have been staying home because of COVID-19. Best Friends Animal Society, a nonprofit with <br />locations around the country, has seen a "surge" in <br />pet applications, according to CEO Julie Castle. Julie Castle, via CBS News Julie Castle, <br />via CBS News North Shore Animal League America is also seeing <br />an increase in foster applications, according to <br />senior vice president of operations Joanne Yohannan. Joanne Yohannan, <br />via CBS News Hearts & Bones Rescue said that pet applications came pouring in as the virus began spreading throughout <br />New York City, according to VP of marketing Allison Seelig. Allison Seelig, <br />via CBS News
