Fostering is one of the most valuable and rewarding ways to support the animals in our care.
Thinking about fostering but not sure where to start? Fill out this quick form and a member of our team will be in touch to answer your questions and talk you through how fostering works. It’s a simple first step that could change an animal’s life — and yours.
By fostering a cat or dog, you are providing a loving, temporary residence for a vulnerable animal that is going through a big life transition. As an alternative to rescue centre life, the stability and comfort of your home allows a rescue animal the opportunity to adapt and start enjoying life’s little luxuries. It is a fantastic opportunity for us to see how your foster cat or dog will behave in a domestic environment, so that we can confidently find them a permanent home most suited to their needs.
What's Involved?
- Looking after them in your home temporarily until a permanent loving home is found
- Caring for their basic, medical and behavioural needs
- Attend Rain Rescue with your foster cat or dog for vet appointments and for viewing appointments
What Are We Looking For?
- Experience in handling and caring for cats or dogs
- Living in close proximity to our centre with suitable transport to attend appointments
- A spare room if you are fostering cats
- Willingness to learn and follow our policies and procedures
Benefits To You
- Knowing you are helping homeless pets in need
- Enjoyment of having a pet without the long term and financial commitments
- Develop new skills
- Join a great team of like minded people
- All medical, food and equipment costs can be covered and provided by Rain Rescue
We'll Look After You
The time you give to support us in our work is precious, and in return we promise to give you the support you need.













