Why become a Foster Carer?

Flexibility

It gives people who would normally be unable to take in an animal long-term, due to other commitments, an alternative. You are never locked in to keep an animal (unless you want to be considered for adoption!) and we work around holidays.

Affordability

We supply you with all the necessities including food, litter, veterinary support, behavioural support and other equipment such as leads, cages and crates which makes fostering an affordable option.

Variety

We match the animal to your situation and preferences, we do have fosters who have children and other pets. Some of our fosters take in multiple types of animals like Rabbits and Cats.

Education

We do not expect you to have any qualifications in animal care to apply, the more previous animal experience the better, but if you are open to learn, willing to give things a go and have a kind heart we can work with you!

Companionship

Experience the joy of having an animal in your home and know that you are having a significant impact on their life by providing love and a safe environment.

Community

You will have the opportunity to connect with our welfare team and like-minded animal lovers through our volunteer community.

Support

You will be able to contact our team directly for advice and help when you need it.

Rewarding

You played a key part in helping a rescued animal recover and start a new life. You’ll get to meet and care for animals with unique personalities and see them rehomed to new loving families.

It can be hard to say goodbye to foster animals when they are ready for rehoming, but knowing that you helped to give them a second chance in life, and being able to say yes to the next one desperately waiting to come into our care, makes it such a worthwhile role.
If you are in the Northamptonshire area and want to help, click here to complete a Fostering Application Form.