Foster at home, or give a few hours a week.

A foster home gives an animal a quiet place to recover and learn what a home feels like. Our team handles the paperwork, the vet visits and the matching.

A dog resting on a coral blanket on a teal sofa, with a yellow bowl beside it
Juno, settling in at her foster home

What fostering looks like

  1. Tell us about your home

    Send the form below. We will call to talk through space, other pets, children and your work hours.

  2. Meet your first animal

    We match you with an animal that suits your home, then you take them home for a short trial with a coordinator on call.

  3. Stay as long as needed

    Most foster stays run from two to eight weeks. You can pause between animals whenever you need to.

What we cover

Foster carers never pay for anything the animal needs while in their care.

  • Food and treats
  • Vet checks and medicine
  • Bedding, crate and toys

A typical month of fostering a dog costs the rescue about £120, which we cover from donations.

  • SpaceA quiet room or crate space
  • TimeDaily walks or check-ins
  • TrainingTwo sessions with our team
  • InsuranceOurs, for the foster period

Apply to foster

A coordinator calls back within two working days.

Prefer email? Write to hello@example.com.

Volunteer roles

Pick the role that fits your week. Everyone gets a short induction at the yard.

About 2 hours a week

Dog walker

Take a dog out on a set route, log how they did and report anything that changed.

About 3 hours a week

Cattery and rabbit helper

Clean pens, rotate toys and sit with nervous animals until they relax.

One evening a month

Transport driver

Bring animals to vet visits and to new homes. You need a clean licence and a car.

Flexible

Photographer

Take photos of animals in their pens and in the field for their profile pages.

Want to volunteer? Write to hello@example.com or call 01632 960 803.