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README.md

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-# Web Accessibility Project
+# 🐶 Pet Foster
 
-A basic web server template focused on web accessibility practices.
+Welcome to **Pet Foster** — an accessibility-focused website where users can explore and express interest in adoptable dogs.  
+This project emphasizes **web accessibility**, ensuring everyone can interact with the site using **screen readers, keyboards, and assistive technologies**.
 
-### Installation
+Check it live on [Netlify](https://pet-foster.netlify.app/cards.html).
 
-1. Fork this repository by clicking the "Fork" button at the top right of the GitHub repository page.
+---
 
-2. Clone your forked repository
+## 🔗 Demo
+
+Check out the project live: [Pet Foster on Netlify](https://pet-foster.netlify.app/cards.html)
+
+---
+
+## 📸 Screenshot
+
+![Pet Foster Screenshot](website-screenshot/Pet-foster.png)
+
+_(Move your screenshot to `images/Screenshot.png` in your repository.)_
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Features
+
+- 🐕 **Browse dog cards** with detailed information
+- ♿ **Accessibility-focused design** — semantic HTML, ARIA roles, proper tab order, and focus indicators
+- ⌨️ **Full keyboard navigation** — Tab, Enter, Space, and Arrow Keys supported
+- 🖼️ **Accessible images** — decorative images ignored by screen readers, informative images with descriptive alt text
+- 📝 **Express interest form** — submit your favorite dogs with multiple-choice questions and instant feedback
+- 🌈 **Color contrast & readability** — WCAG AA compliant, text legible for all users
+- 📱 **Responsive layout** — works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
+
+---
+
+## 📦 File Structure
+
+```
+📂 css/ # Stylesheets
+📂 img/ # Dog images and icons
+📂 js/ # JavaScript logic
+cards.html # Dog cards page
+index.html # Homepage
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🧠 How It Works
+
+1. Users can **browse cards of dogs** available for fostering.
+2. The **form** allows expressing interest in a dog with multiple-choice questions.
+3. **Instant feedback** is provided via ARIA live regions without page reloads.
+4. All interactive elements are **fully keyboard-accessible**, with clear focus indicators.
+5. Semantic HTML, ARIA roles, and proper `fieldset`/`legend` are used for **screen reader compatibility**.
+6. Color contrast and font sizes meet **WCAG AA standards** for readability.
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 Accessibility Principles Applied
+
+- ✅ Semantic HTML (`<header>`, `<nav>`, `<fieldset>`, `<legend>`, `<main>`)
+- ✅ Keyboard navigation (Tab, Enter, Spacebar, Arrow Keys)
+- ✅ Screen reader-friendly (ARIA roles, labels, live regions)
+- ✅ Color contrast & readability compliance (WCAG AA)
+- ✅ Responsive layout for desktop, tablet, and mobile
+
+---
+
+## ❗ Important
+
+- This project demonstrates **inclusive design** practices and helps users experience the web like people using assistive technologies.
+- Focus on **keyboard navigation, proper labeling, and accessible forms**.
+
+---
+
+## 📄 License
+
+This project is free for educational use.