Foster for Hunter (Rutherford) Shelter
Foster Care – RSPCA NSW Hunter (Rutherford), 6-10 Burlington Place, Rutherford NSW 2320
RSPCA NSW’s Foster Care program provides temporary homes to animals who need a helping hand. As a foster parent, you will offer your safe space to RSPCA NSW animals and provide them with daily love, care and attention that they deserve. You will collect them from your closest location and transport them safely to and from vet appointments as required. It is essential to monitor their health and behaviour during their temporary stay in care.
Upon signing up as a foster carer, if you choose to foster dogs and/or puppies, you will be required to complete our online Dog Behaviour and Transport training course. This will equip you with all necessary skills and valuable knowledge in dog behaviour and safe handling techniques.
Which animals currently need fostering?
- Cats and kittens (mums and litters and expecting)
- Fowls
- Horses and livestock (PIC number required)
- Neonates including kittens, puppies, kids, lambs, piglets and calves)
- Pocket pets (rabbits and guinea pigs)
- Puppies (mums with litters and expecting)
- Various sized adult dogs including post-surgery recovery, socialisation and ongoing treatment
What are the requirements?
- Be at least 18 years and over and each resident in your household must also agree to fostering
- You must have a proven appropriate space or back yard for the animals to live in
- Access to your own transport always in case of any emergencies
- Stay in touch with our foster care team/shelter via phone and email
What is the recruitment process?
- Review advertisement
- Submit your application with all relevant fields required (we may ask for photographic evidence of your dwelling space)
- Complete your online induction within 7 days
If you would like to become an RSPCA NSW Foster Carer, please click the ‘Fill in an application’ button. Our administration team will review your profile and will be in contact should you be successful, to arrange collection of suitable animals for your household.
Please note this does not guarantee an animal entering your care.
