Fostering animals
I don’t understand the problem the Department of Agriculture has with fostering. Fostering pregnant cats and dogs and moms with new litters makes so much sense! Not only is this a true medical situation, but the resulting kittens and pups are better socialized than they could be at the shelter and therefore more adoptable. I believe it is unreasonable to suspend this practice. Such suspension would not lead to an improvement in animal welfare, but the opposite.
There are also other advantages to fostering. Some rescues (not necessarily in New Hampshire) rely on fostering if they don’t have a physical facility or are overcrowded. Some will allow a potential adopter to foster for a short time to make sure the new animal will fit into their family, making for more successful adoptions. One excellent use for fostering is placing animals with senior citizens who would not otherwise be able to have the comfort and companionship of a pet. In such a case the shelter maintains ownership and is responsible for medical expenses. Fostering should be expanded rather than curtailed.