For animals which are very old and /or require ongoing veterinary treatment we run a fostering scheme. Animals re-homed under this scheme will have their veterinary treatment for pre-existing health problems provided by the association. An officer of the association will visit on a regular basis to check that they are receiving regular veterinary treatment. This scheme enables animals which would otherwise be unlikely to be re-homed, to live out their lives in the comfort of a home environment.

People who have taken on these animals usually find that they settle in very easily and make excellent companions. Sometimes their state of health improves to the extent that they no longer need treatment and their carers decide to adopt them.

People wishing to foster an animal are required to complete a Fostering Form giving details of the circumstances under which the animal will be kept and the selected animal will then be put on reserve. An appointment will be made for one of the Association’s Homing and Vetting Officers to visit and check that the property is secure and also to give advice on how to welcome and settle in these special animals.  

There is always someone available at the Rescue Centre to give advice regarding any problems which the foster carers may encounter which have not been apparent while the pet was resident at the Centre. Most problems can be resolved fairly easily with a ‘phone call or a visit to the Rescue Centre.