Animal Foster Carer

Foster homes are an integral part of our work and play a special part in rehabilitating our dogs & cats. Having a team of fosterers means that we are able to rescue more animals and more importantly, provide a calm & loving environment for those who are in need of a little more TLC. It goes without saying that youll need to be an animal lover! As long as you have a little spare time and can offer a suitable environment, we’d be happy to hear from you. There is no cost to the fosterer as we provide all the equipment, food, medicine and cover any vets bills.

Other requirements: If you have your own pets they must be fully vaccinated, neutered and happy to share their home. If you are in rented accommodation we must receive written permission from your landlord, confirming that you’re able to keep animals at the property and you’ll need to be over 18.

We also host a clinic for our foster animals once a week here at the centre for regular appointments and check-ups. If you have difficulty with transport we can offer a van collection service for this.

Animals are placed with a fosterer in a variety of scenarios. You might be asked to take an elderly cat or dog who require medicine administering…puppies which require more care…. an animal that has had an operation and needs to recover….a mummy cat with kittens….or a cat suffering from cat flu. You would never be asked to take an animal that has been taken away from someone until they have become the legal property of the RSPCA following court proceedings.

The type of animals you are asked to take on will vary depending on your circumstances and your own animals, e.g: we wouldn’t give you a cat with cat flu if you have your own cats who could be infected.

Spare time. Experience with pets.

Our Wade Street animal centre is just a one minute walk from Halifax bus station, and around 8 minutes walk from Halifax train station.