Published May 2011

We need cat foster carers!

...have you ever thought about fostering?

Do you have a spare room?

Could you look after a homeless cat until he/she finds their forever home?

The demand is greater now than it has ever been hundreds of animals being made homeless daily, unneutered cats breeding and the population of strays growing, we just can’t house them all.

But with your help we could at least start to make a difference.

We provide food, litter, toys, bedding and pay for any veterinary costs.

You provide the love and security.

When a cat is in foster care the chance of finding a good match with new owners is increased as the foster carer is able to give so much more information about the cats’ nature, likes and dislikes , something you wouldn’t get quite so well if the cat was kept in a cattery environment.

What does being a fosterer involve?

Discuss with everyone in the house if it is something they would be happy to do (don't forget to take into consideration your own pets and how you think they would cope).
Meet for a chat at your home and discuss how fostering cats would fit into your house, family and lifestyle.
As a foster carer you are responsible for keeping the cat secure in your home at all times.
Are you prepared to have perspective new owners coming to your home to meet the cat? (All perspective new owners are home checked before being allowed to meet the cat)
We have a team of volunteer home checkers.

If you decide ‘YES’ to fostering

What happens next...?

We set you up with the equipment needed.

The Fostering co-ordinator/branch manager will give you a call to say there is a cat needing a place.

If the cat is suitable for your set up (we have to cater for a variety of different cats, semi/feral, pregnant, mum and kittens, nervous, older, young and recently castrated) then arrangements are made for he/she to be moved to your home.

They may be brought to you by an RSPCA Inspector or sometimes they need collecting from a vets practice.

They may need to have regular visits to the vets for treatment, neutering or vaccination; this can be arranged if you do not have transport.

The cat will stay with you until the time comes to move to their new home; this can be anything from a few days to a couple of months.

You will have support at all times if you have any worries or questions.

The tough bit is saying goodbye but when you get pictures and stories back of how they are getting on in their new lives you know it is all so worth while and rewarding.

Just want to know a bit more.....then give me a call Gayle (Branch manager and foster carerer) - 07769322424