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Cat Fosterer (RSPCA Block Fen Animal Centre)
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Jenny Lambert
Provided
#128711
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Fostering is a flexible & incredibly rewarding. We're seeking compassionate individuals to provide temporary foster care for cats & kittens of all backgrounds.
Many of the cats in our care thrive in a home environment, especially those with medical needs, shy temperaments, or young kittens.
You'll receive comprehensive support from our animal centre, including all necessary supplies, equipment and vet treatment. You'll be part of a wider RSPCA team, working alongside experts to rehabilitate animals in need.
We ask that our cat fosterers have a quiet space or room away from other animals.
If you're over 18, have time to dedicate, and can transport your foster cat to vet appointments, you could make a real difference.
What you will be doing
- Providing care and suitable housing in a safe environment for cats while they are in foster care in accordance with Society policies and guidelines
- Feeding, watering, providing enrichment and grooming cats (as appropriate)
- Keeping accurate records of expenditure on fostered animals, via receipts and completed expense forms
- Completing records/daily observations in relation to behaviour and health and liaising with your Foster Coordinator when needed
- Using discretion (where needed) if the animal has specific needs or reasons for being in your care
- Offering a separate room to keep the cat/s in and your family/household must be fully supportive (and checked/confirmed that there are no cat allergies within the household)
- Transporting your foster cat for appointments, vet consultations, etc
The skills you need
Volunteers must be aged 18 or over
- Previous experience of fostering would be beneficial, and experience caring for cats is essential
- If you have existing cats, it is preferred that they be spayed/neutered and vaccinated (unless there are medical reasons why they can't be), but this can be discussed on a case by case basis
- If in rented accommodation, permission from the landlord must be obtained
What's in it for you
- Meet like-minded people and get to know more about the work of the RSPCA
- Add an important animal welfare role to your CV
- A great induction and training relevant to your role
- Support from our local and national teams
- You’ll be making a huge difference to the welfare of animals
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About RSPCA
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (the RSPCA) exist to inspire everyone to create a better world for every animal.
Every day, we change lives, laws, industries and minds so all animals can live a better life.
Our vision is a world where all animals are respected and treated with kindness and compassion. Our mission is to ensure animals have a good life by rescuing and caring for those in need, by advocating on behalf of all animals and by inspiring everyone to treat them with compassion and respect.
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