Make a real difference: foster an animal
As a foster carer, you play an important part in the life of an unwanted animal. It’s one of the most rewarding experiences you can have; watching an animal blossom in your care, knowing that you have improved the life of a furry friend.
Your role as a foster carer is to look after, nurture and heal that animal in preparation for its new life in a permanent home.
Fostering requirements are different for different animals, so in addition to the above, please read the information in the tabs below specific to the animals you are interested in fostering.
TO FOSTER CATS YOU NEED:
- To have a reasonable knowledge of cat welfare
- To be able to provide a secure property, as foster cats need to be kept inside initially. While we don’t place cats in indoor-only environments as permanent homes (except in special cases), we do allow foster cats to live in a home where there is no outdoor access
- To provide specific care to cats – some cats may need a lot of handling and others may need time to come out of their shell
- To be happy to always have a litter tray.
All cats are neutered, flead, wormed and chipped before being placed in a foster home. A.R.C. always endeavours to match the foster cat’s personality to foster homes lifestyle.
To foster cats please get in touch with:
karen@animalrescueandcare.org.uk or 07944232063
YOU CAN ALSO FOSTER RABBITS & GUINEA PIGS
Some things to consider for rabbits
- To have a reasonable knowledge of rabbit welfare and care
- Enough space to store hay, food, hutch and run
- To be happy to possibly socialise nervous rabbits and provide exercise
- To be happy to clean the hutch and run out regularly, whatever the weather.
- Careful observation and monitoring may be needed when fostering post-neutered rabbits and guinea pigs, as complications can occasionally arise.