Foster for Community Programs

Community Programs Foster – RSPCA NSW Sydney Adoption Centre, Illawarra, Hunter, Coffs Harbour and Central West shelters

RSPCA NSW believes people and their pets belong together. Become a Community Programs foster carer and support pet owners in times of crisis. Many factors include illness, a lack of accessible or affordable veterinary care, poverty and a shortage of pet-friendly housing is a reality. You will directly contribute to the decrease of animal surrenders to shelters and providing care to animals. You will be assisting those in aged care, domestic violence, and homelessness.

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.

What animals currently need fostering?

  • Cats and kittens
  • Pocket pets such as guinea pigs, rodents, and rabbits
  • Reptiles (R1 Native Animal Keeper licence is essential)
  • Various sized dogs including those may require post-surgery recovery behaviour modification, 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? 

 

  1. Review advertisement
  2. Submit your application with all relevant fields required (we may ask for photographic evidence of your dwelling space)
  3. Complete your online induction within 7 days

 

If you would like to become an RSPCA NSW Community Programs 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.