With on-air rescue efforts temporarily sidelined, Wohl (pictured at top and below with friends) has taken to social media to continue doing what she loves and remind people that fostering is always an option. “From home, I’ve been using my social media to remind everybody this is probably the best time to foster if you can,” she explained. “Many rescues are canceling their adoption events because of social distancing, so they are getting it from all angles and it’s heartbreaking. Even offering supplies to a shelter helps. I’ve been doing everything I can as I feel we’ve come too far to stop and unwind all the good we’ve done. I fear the animals could become the forgotten ones amidst all of this.
“I visited one of my local shelters this week,” Wohl continued. “Thankfully there weren’t a lot of small dogs to be fostered. Having three small dogs makes it hard for me to take in a larger dog, but rescues need the space. I’d really like people to be aware and consider what they could possibly do. If you’re working at home, or can’t work, foster! Explain what your intention and commitment is. It also helps the rescue get an idea of what the animal is like in a safe environment and that helps to place them. It’s what makes fostering great.”
Hallmark’s decision to err on the side of caution in postponing Home & Family’s production is one she believes was necessary. ">