Foster with THAR | Touchingheartsanimal

Become a Foster Carer

Fostering is an incredibly rewarding experience and plays a vital role in giving rescued animals the time, care and stability they need before finding their forever homes.

Our foster carers provide a safe and nurturing temporary home where animals can recover, build confidence, learn basic routines and show their true personalities. The information and photos supplied by foster carers also help us find the most suitable adoptive home for each animal.

We are always seeking reliable and committed foster carers to join our team. Before applying, please carefully consider whether you can meet the following requirements.

What We Require from Foster Carers

A safe and secure environment
Cats must have a secure indoor area or an approved outdoor enclosure. Dogs and puppies require secure, suitable fencing. Doors, gates, windows and screens must also be secure if the foster animal will have access to your home.

Patience, consistency and understanding
Many animals entering care have experienced uncertainty, neglect or significant changes in their lives. They may need time to settle, build trust and become comfortable in a new environment. Foster carers must be willing to provide patience, consistent routines, clear boundaries and basic training where required.

Reliable transport
Foster carers must be able to transport animals to routine veterinary appointments, vaccinations, desexing procedures and any unexpected or emergency appointments when needed.

Support with the adoption process
You must be comfortable communicating with approved potential adopters and arranging meet and greets in your home or another agreed location. Foster carers play an important role in helping applicants understand the animal’s needs, personality and daily routine.

Regular photos and updates
We require weekly, good-quality photos and updates about the animal’s behaviour, progress and personality. These updates allow us to create accurate adoption profiles and promote the animal effectively.

A suitable lifestyle and home environment
Your household, schedule and experience must suit the type of animal you wish to foster. Puppies, kittens and animals requiring medical care may need frequent supervision and attention, while timid or anxious animals may be better suited to quieter homes with predictable routines.

*Fostering requires time, commitment and flexibility, but knowing you have helped an animal feel safe and prepared them for a loving permanent home makes it an incredibly meaningful experience.