COULD YOU BECOME A FOSTERER ?



And take care of one of our dogs or cats.
Give it a loving home,and safe environment,
till they go to their forever home's.
                  
We are in need of people to foster Cats at the moment

 also a  special appeal for toddler and pet free dog foster homes
 people who have experience
 of rescue dogs will be of massive benefit in particular.

Here at the RSPCA
we’re always looking for ways to make our resources go further.
That’s why we created our cat fostering service.
While we can’t do without veterinary services
and professional cat homes, there does come a point where
the expense of keeping our cats at the vet's
or in professional animal homes becomes a drain on our resources.
It’s also much healthier for a cat to be out of the vets,
freed from a restrictive space
and placed in a home environment.
That’s where our fosterers come in.
 
Some of our RSPCA fosterers have pets of their own
and take another one on for us.
Others are animal lovers who aren’t ready for the commitment of
keeping an animal for life.
They don’t feel it’s right for them to take that step.
Instead, they take a cat for us for a few weeks,
while we look for its permanent home.
They look after the cat in their own home,
but the RSPCA supplies all the food and litter the animal will need.
If the cat needs the vet,
the RSPCA pays, and we also pay the fosterer's transport costs.
In this way, the fosterer enjoys the benefits of having an animal,
but without the commitment.

The cat benefits from being in a real home environment
and from a bond with a particular human,
instead of being in an environment where dozens of animals need attention.
And the RSPCA benefits because it costs us less and gives us a chance
to find the cat a new owner without rushing.
When the cat is permanently re-homed,
we believe that the prior fostering process means
it will be a more settled,happier animal.
Our fosterers come from all walks of life, and they find it a rewarding process.
 
It might seem a little sad to have to worry about the financial side,
but every pound we save on vet costs and professional accommodation is
 used to pursue our mission
of helping other animals. At the RSPCA
we know that many of the animals we help are in great need.
While a spell in a cattery is much better for an animal than being out on the streets,
it’s still not the best.
The best is for it to be looked after in a loving home.
 
So, even if you’re not ready for the step of taking on an animal permanently,
you can still help us at the RSPCA
by becoming a fosterer. It won’t cost you anything.
We only ask that you do not let our rescued animals outside,
and offer us some flexibility and time,
normally not more than two months, as we look for a permanent home.
If you think you would like to become an RSPCA fosterer  
 

Or call



(01625) 669620

 Remember - Fostering is a very rewarding experience. 
You have played the part in saving a cat or dog
who had no-where else to go.
 Usually due to no fault of their own.
we promise they will leave their paw prints in your heart.




We hope you can find the love and the time to volunteer