Every foster home is a stepping stone to a brighter future. From helping shy pets come out of their shells to giving animals a safe place to heal, fosters play a vital role in every success story. Here, we celebrate the people who open their homes and hearts, turning uncertainty into trust and fear into joy.
Longtime foster Kim Leon brings love and care to Wake County dogs
For Kim Leon, loving animals has always come naturally. Long before she ever walked through the doors of the Wake County Animal Center, she was the kind of person who noticed animals, worried about them and wanted to help. “I’ve been an animal lover ever since I was a little kid,” she says simply, as if there were no other way to be.