We rely on fosterers to provide temporary homes for the animals in our care. Fostering an animal can help them recover from neglect, abuse, illness or injury – taking the first steps towards finding a new, loving forever home. When you foster an animal you’ll also be freeing up space in our centres so that we can rescue more animals in desperate need.
Step 1
Contact us and we will provide you with more information.
Step 2
Complete an application form.
(see below)
Step 3
You will be contacted by the Animal Shelter to complete the application process.
Step 4
If an animal becomes available, you will be able to collect your foster pet by appointment from the Animal Shelter.
Step 5
You will receive ongoing support from the Animal Shelter and a home visit may be carried out.
How fostering helps animals
Animal fostering is an important role. It helps to play a vital part in the rehabilitation of animals and helps improve their chance of finding a new home.
Many animals that we take in have either suffered or are not used to the care and affection that they deserved. Living with a foster family helps to provide them with one-to-one care, allowing them to build up their confidence and get used to a normal lifestyle.
Other animals don’t cope well in an animal centre environment, or need to remain in our care for a long period of time whilst legal proceedings take place. This is where we need fosters to take them in to provide them with a real home, even if it is only on a temporary basis.
How fostering helps you
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. You’ll get to meet and care for animals with unique personalities and see them rehomed to a new family.
Fostering also gives people who would normally be unable to take in an animal long term, due to other commitments, with an alternative.
