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BECOME A FOSTER CARER

Are you willing to open your home to save an animal's life? Foster kittens, cats, dogs or puppies in your own home and give the the love and care they need until a permanent home is found.

 

So your have decided to become a fosterer

Without our network of foster homes throughout Hawke's Bay we would not be able to rescue and rehome as many animals as we do.

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As a fosterer you may be dealing with animals that are fearful, anxious and reactive. It may take several months to find a furrever home for an animal, so you will need to be fully committed to the time it may take.

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What does a fosterer do?

Provide basic training, provide exercise and stimulation, meet with potential adopters, provide updates of progress and behaviour to the Ruahine Animal Rescue team and transport the animal to vet appointments when and if required.

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We will support you by 

  • Supplying food for your foster animal

  • Supplying bedding, bowls, toys, crate/cage

  • Ongoing assistance with feeding and care

  • Veterinary care

  • Continued support for any issues that may arise.

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Requirement for fostering a dog or puppy

  • A fully fenced property

  • Time to care for and train the dog/puppy

  • Fully vaccinated and compatible pets

  • Animals must live/sleep indoors.

  • Provide plenty of human companionship

Requirement for fostering a cat or kitten

  • Time to care for the cat or kitten

  • Fully vaccinated and compatible pets

  • Animals must live/sleep indoors.

  • Provide plenty of human companionship

  • A warm and cozy environment is essential for kittens

Requirements

  • You will be required to complete a foster application form. 

  • Potential foster homes will be inspected to ensure the housing and care will be suitable for the pet.

  • We will consider the environment including other pets and children, this is so we can match you with a suitable foster.

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** Please note puppies require a huge commitment with house training, multiple feeds a day, crate training and also can sometime display destructive behaviour including chewing.

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If you think you can open your home on a temporary basis and help an animal in need please complete an application for by clicking the links below.

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