Foster for Coffs Harbour Shelter

Foster CareRSPCA NSW Coffs Harbour, 25 Dowsett Drive, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 

 

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) 
  • Pocket pets (rabbits and guinea pigs) 
  • Horses and livestock (PIC number required) 
  • Neonates including kittens and puppies
  • Various sized adult dogs 

 

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
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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.