Published on: 11 Jan, 2023
Updated on: 12 Jan, 2023
Could you foster a dog…
Leading animal well-being charity, Battersea, is getting in touch with citizens residing in Guildford and the surrounding locations to end up being Foster Carers and help dogs and cats in requirement of a home, in its effective neighborhood plan within the town.
The much-loved animal charity is looking for more foster carers who can offer a short-lived home for a dog or cat while taking an active function in discovering them a caring family of their own.
Foster carers offer vital assistance for dogs and cats who require a 2nd possibility, while likewise providing Battersea an important chance to see how the animals in its care act in a home environment to help discover them their perfect brand-new houses. Battersea’s Fostering and Communities work has actually been enabled through assistance from the People’s Postcode Lottery.
…or a cat?
Charlotte Fielder, head of Volunteering, Fostering and Communities at Battersea, said: “For numerous rescue animals, discovering themselves all of a sudden in kennels or a cattery can be rather a distressing experience, so promoting ways they can be taken care of in a more familiar setting and have day-and-night care where required. We have numerous devoted foster carers at Battersea, and now we require more individuals to use and help us be there for dogs and cats all over.
“Having a larger network of foster carers will mean we will have the capacity to help more animals and give them the second chance they deserve, as when an animal is brought into a foster home, a space will become available at a Battersea centre and another animal can be taken in. We would encourage anyone who is able and meets the criteria to sign up to become a foster carer and give dogs and cats in need of help a temporary home until they find their new family.”
Carers Polly and Scott said: “When we initially ended up being foster carers for Battersea, we questioned why we hadn’t done it quicker. Caring for cats who require more personal attention, or have unique requirements, and assisting them discover a caring home is very satisfying. It permits us to open our home to those in requirement, and likewise provides us friendship.
“Due to work and travel schedules, it would be impossible for us to adopt a cat permanently, so fostering is perfect. Helping Battersea, which helps so many others, is a no-brainer and I would recommend becoming a foster carer to anyone.”
Battersea is presently trying to find candidates that reside in or near Guildford and do not have other animals at home. Applicants will likewise require access to a car in case the animal they are taking care of requirements veterinary attention. All foster carers will get continuous assistance and animal behaviour training from Battersea, along with whatever required to care for among the charity’s animals consisting of food and equipment.
For more details please go to: https://www.battersea.org.uk/
