Fostering an animal can help them recover from neglect, abuse, illness or injury. A foster family provides them with one to one care, allowing them to build up their confidence and get used to a normal lifestyle as well as helping to improve their chance of finding a new home.
When you foster a pet you’ll also be freeing up space in our animal centre so that we can rescue more animals in desperate need. It’s rewarding to know that you played a key part in helping a rescued animal recover from a life of suffering and start a new life.
Fostering also gives people who would normally be unable to take in a pet long-term, due to other commitments etc.
Fostering also gives people who would normally be unable to take in a pet long-term, due to other commitments etc.
Complete a Foster Application Form
We want to get to know you - tell us about your lifestyle and any previous experience you have with animals.
Be invited to chat with a member of the team
Come and meet our team to discuss in depth the fostering process and get an understanding of why we need fosterers and the vital part they play.
Meet the suitable pets
All our foster arrangements are made in accordance with the needs of the fostered pet. Some may be able to be with children or other pets, be left for a time during the day, whilst others may need 1:1 attention in a quiet, pet free home with someone there most of the time.
Home visit with foster pet
Once a suitable match has been made, an appointment will be scheduled to visit your home with the foster pet to see if they’ll be suitable.
Collect your foster pet!
An exciting day to start your foster journey and make a difference to the life of your foster pet!
Foster application form
The role of a fosterer
- Provide a safe and loving home for a few days up to months taking care of their day to day needs (feeding, walking, fresh water, grooming, playing and enrichment activities)
- Giving them any medication they need and attending any vet appointments
- Attending monthly health checks
- Providing us with lots of pictures and information about your foster pet while they are with you
- Depending on the pets needs, regular contact/visits with our behaviourists
What do I need to be a fosterer
- Be able to give enough time
- Either own your own home or have written permission to have pets in the property
- Be 21 years or older
- Enclosed garden with 6ft fencing / appropriate rabbit accommodation
- Open to viewings in your home
- You will need access to a vehicle to transport the pet to the vets or our animal centre
Benefits of fostering
- You will be positively impacting the life of your foster pet
- We provide all beds, food, treats, toys and any necessary medication
- You will be able to bring back your foster pet to board with us whilst you go on holiday
- You will receive full support from our experienced staff and any training needed will be provided
- Fostering is a great way to trial whether you are ready to become a full time pet owner
