Chelsea Willis
We’re thrilled to honor Chelsea Willis as OFOSA’s March Foster of the Month!
Chelsea’s fostering journey is an inspiring one. She had always dreamed of fostering animals, and when she finally had the space and stability after buying her home in 2022, she wasted no time making that dream a reality.
She began fostering cats through Multnomah County Animal Shelter and soon expanded her efforts after seeing an emergency placement post from Portland Dachshund Rescue. From that moment, she was hooked! Chelsea’s passion for helping animals continued to grow, leading her to also foster through OFOSA and Cat’s Cradle Rescue.
In just two years, Chelsea has fostered 25 cats and dogs, giving each of them a safe place to heal and grow before finding their forever homes—though she admits to just one foster fail along the way.
“Each animal that comes into my home leaves a lasting impact, and while it’s never easy to say goodbye, I take comfort in knowing they’re going to loving homes where they’ll continue to thrive. Fostering has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life—watching them come out of their shells, heal, and find their forever families is a wonderful feeling. No matter how bittersweet the goodbyes, I wouldn’t trade this journey for anything.” – Chelsea
Chelsea documents her fostering adventures on Instagram at @cantrip_fosters, sharing heartwarming stories of transformation.
Inspired by Chelsea’s story? You, too, can make a difference! Join our foster team and experience the joy of saving lives. Fill out an application today:
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