Foster an animal in desperate need

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Provide A
Safe Sanctuary

Play A Key Role In Rehabilitation

Know You’ve
Changed A Life

Make A Difference With Fostering

 

There are always animals in desperate need, but you’re just one person. Understandably, we know how frustrating it is when you want to rehome every animal but feel powerless to do so. You can still make a huge difference though by fostering.

Provide A Short-Term Haven For Animals In Need

Fostering an animal is a hugely rewarding experience, and we rely heavily on people willing to open their homes to animals in need until we can match them with their forever families. The journey of fostering can be ideal if you want to play a vital role in the recovery and rehabilitation of animals but are unable to make a long-term commitment. Not only will you be able to change many animals’ lives for the better, but we’re sure they’ll change yours too.

‘We have been privileged to foster two different cats that were not coping in the cattery environment. After a cautious start both quickly improved in confidence as they started to settle in. We are delighted that they both found perfect permanent homes within a fortnight of staying with us. It really helped their adopters to see their personalities shine in the comfort of the foster home, and we couldn’t be more pleased that two overlooked cats got a chance at happiness.’

Natalie and Paul
Foster Family, Maidstone

Why foster an animal in need?

  • Engage in the critical part of the rehabilitation process
  • Help neglected animals to build their confidence and understanding of loving care
  • Give stressed animals a chance to recuperate in a real home, even if only temporarily
  • Free up room in our rehoming centre to help us help more animals in desperate need
  • Sleep soundly knowing you’re making a real difference to animals who need it the most
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Support throughout and all costs covered

Without our foster families, we couldn’t help as many animals as we do. If you want to make a difference to the lives of animals in your community and are interested in fostering — we’d love to hear from you. With all the support and guidance throughout and costs covered, all you have to worry about is loving your foster animal in the way they deserve.

Fostering a ginger cat who is being held

Become a foster hero today

  • 1 Get in touch
    Contact us at fostering@rspca-canterbury.org.uk to register your interest
  • 2 Be matched with an animal
    The team will match you with an animal in need of your help and provide you with all the training you'll need for your fostering journey
  • 3 Make a real difference
    Feel proud knowing you’re making a positive difference to the lives of animals in your community
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