See this precious kitty? There are many more where she came from, and they need you! If you miss your pet at home or just want to hang with an animal for a few weeks, fostering pets is for you. This one, we named Sophronia, was only six weeks old, had heartworms and was underweight, but is totally lovable. Here are 5 reasons to foster a pet through the Waco Humane Society:

1) You don't have to pay for anything. The Humane Society gives you everything you need from food to a litter box, their medicine and a kennel.

2) You get to love on as many little critters as you want! Girls in my sorority have up to three at once.

3) You get to name them and whoever adopts the animal keeps the name.  We named the little kitty that my friend fostered Sophronia, after one of our sorority founders. I know other people who named their foster animals after super heroes; it is totally up to you!

4) Since you only have each animal for a few weeks, you don't have to pay exorbitant pet fees from your apartment complex, because if you're smart you won't say anything about helping out a cute little animal.

5) If you love the animal so much after you foster it you or a friend can adopt it, and you can keep it forever and live happily ever after!

Honestly, if you love animals there is no reason not to foster an animal. There is nothing cuter. Plus it's a great way to log volunteer hours. If only I didn't live on campus...