Why do we need Foster Carers?
Because we don't have an animal centre, all of our animals are placed into temporary foster homes before they are available to be adopted.
The animals placed into foster homes will receive any medical treatment required and be rehabilitated before they are available to be rehomed. Fostering is a temporary arrangement, if you would like to permanently adopt an animal please see our adoption page.
Complete an Application Form
We want to get to know you - tell us about your lifestyle and any previous experience you have with animals.
If successful, you will be contacted
Your application will be reviewed and then you will receive a phone call*. This is when we can clarify any information you might want to know regarding what is expected of being a foster carer.
Home visit
A home visit will be arranged and we can have an informal chat about any experience you have and what animals you would be most interested in fostering.
Wait to hear from us
Your details will be kept on our database until a foster home is required. When an animal comes into our care that needs a foster home and you are the most suitable, we will then give you a call to arrange a drop off.
*We work in partnership with RSPCA Basingstoke and Andover Branch to foster out some of our animals. Depending on location (Alton) you may be contacted by Basingstoke and Andover Branch to arrange fostering care.
Foster application form
Animals requiring foster homes
There are a number of reasons why animals require foster homes. Our main reason is because we don’t have an animal centre, so all of our animals needing care, stay in foster homes or private boarding establishments. The private boarding establishments are dwindling and so foster homes are essential now more than ever. You will be supported with every animal that is fostered and there are no set time frames for animals to find their forever homes. Every animal that comes into our care has individual needs and some may stay in foster care for longer or shorter periods.
Below are some of the reasons animals are needing a safe and secure foster home:
- Pregnant animals/mums with their young
- Kittens and puppies that have been orphaned and need hand rearing
- Rehabilitation from veterinary procedures
- Complex animals following behavioural plans
- End of life care (short or long term depending on the animal individual health)
Responsibilities of a foster carer
- Caring for the animal as if they were your own pet(s)
- Keeping daily logs of health and well being of every animal
- All animals being able to exhibit natural behaviour whilst in care
- Administering routine treatments e.g. flea and worm treatments
- Taking animals to veterinary surgeries for regular check ups or meeting with any other support for the animal e.g. hydrotherapy sessions
- Returning any equipment provided by the Branch when no longer required
