Do you have some extra love to give?

Short-term foster care

Last year, the RSPCA was able to give more than 600 animals a second chance with the dedicated support of volunteer foster carers.   

Some animals that come into our care are not able to be adopted into their new ‘forever’ homes straight away. They may be too young, unwell, recovering from surgery, or they may need training to help improve their behaviour. Our foster care program helps these animals recover in a home environment until they’re ready to enter adoption.

Do you have some love to give dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, rabbits or guinea pigs?  Could you help provide an animal with tender loving care while it recovers from surgery?  If you’re aged over 18 years and have a passion for animal care – you could be the next addition to our foster family!  We will provide everything you need including lots of support from our Foster Care Officer.

Download our information sheet to learn more.

Permanent foster care for orphaned pets

We are currently searching for permanent foster carers to help provide orphaned pets with loving homes through our Bequest Animal Program. These animals are in the RSPCA's care because their owner's can no longer take care of them.

Foster carers are responsible for providing a safe and loving home for the animal, and attending to it’s daily needs such as feeding, grooming and exercise. All the things that a well loved pet needs! All veterinary fees for the pet and four weeks boarding each year are covered by the original owner through a bequest to the RSPCA.

Benefits of permanent foster care

• Subsidised veterinary treatment, including flea treatments and worming.
• Four weeks of free boarding annually.
• Half price grooming at RSPCA Burwood East.
• Support from dedicated RSPCA staff and volunteers, including telephone calls and annual visits.

Make a real difference to orphaned pets needing a loving home.