Foster Carers are vital for Animal Rescues. Without Foster Carers, the rescues can not save animals from the Pound and Animal Shelters that may be euthanised.
Fostering a pet serves a dual purpose by providing a stable and calm environment for the animal to recover and become more socialised, which can enhance its adoptability.
For the foster carer, this arrangement offers companionship and the opportunity to contribute to the animal's wellbeing. Additionally, fostering allows individuals to experience pet care without the long-term responsibilities associated with pet ownership.
Foster Carer - Expression of Interest
Complete a simple form so an Animal Rescue within your LGA can invite you to have a conversation about fostering.
Foster Carer - Expression of Interest
Animals are being surrendered every day, with nowhere to go except the cold concrete kennels of council pounds. Pets quickly become anxious and confused by their new surroundings. They crave human interaction and a warm, safe space to call home.
What is pet fostering?
Providing temporary care for a pet in your own home. Animal Rescues need more Foster Carers due to the pet crisis in Australia.
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Why foster a pet?
We have a pet crisis in Australia.
In NSW alone, during FY 2024/2025, over 6,000 pets were euthanised in council pounds.
Imagine each of these free birds is a pet that has been euthanised:
6,000 pets
Intake at Animal Welfare Organisations is at capacity, with a 1-year (approx.) waiting list for surrendering a pet.
Financial stress, rising interest rates, rising rental costs and high inflation have led to the mass surrender of pets across Australia since 2021.
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The benefits of Fostering
The benefits of fostering a pet include
- Children learn how to care for a pet
- Saving a pet from being euthanised
- Improving mental health and general wellbeing
- Short-term care means no lifetime commitment
- No vet bills to pay (paid by the Rescue).
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Kitten Season - August to May yearly
Kitten Season
RSPCA NSW reported receiving 9,000 kittens in a single season, requiring immense community support for fostering and care. Breeding seasons are from August to May each year. Kittens can become pregnant as young as 4 months of age. Cats/Kittens can become pregnant every 2 or 3 weeks during the breeding season.
Learn New Skills
Discover the rewarding experience of fostering abandoned kittens and master essential skills like bottle-feeding! You'll receive support from the Rescue organisation, fellow caregivers, expert veterinarians, and online courses. With many kittens needing care after being separated from their mothers, your help as a neonatal feeder is invaluable and truly makes a difference!
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Post Operative Care
This beautiful boy is Donald. He had a broken leg and needed crate rest for several weeks.
Once he recovered and received the all clear from the vet, he found his forever home.
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Fostering is also about ...
Training and managing behaviours is essential for many animals and can be a rewarding experience. For instance, dogs often benefit from leash training, while cats and kittens may need guidance on using a litter box. Additionally, socialisation is crucial for helping pets engage comfortably with other animals, people of all ages, and diverse situations, such as walking in the park or enjoying a cafe outing. Embracing these steps sets the stage for happy, well-adjusted companions!
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Assistance Dog.