Tips & Training

So you want to be a Foster Carer?

Sarah Dickerson DIY & Dog Lifestyle Writer

Sarah is a designer, photographer, pet lifestyle expert, health & animal advocate, wife, and devoted dog mom (humble servant) to her loving Shih Tzu, Coco Bean.

Since joining the Pretty Fluffy team in 2012, Sarah writes feature articles on dog treat recipes, dog DIYs, dog lifestyle tips and designed the “52 Weeks of Treats,” and “Frozen” eBooks, authored by Pretty Fluffy founder Serena Faber Nelson.

As part of my animal welfare series All Creatures Great and Small, I’ll be chatting this morning on Mornings with Katrina Roe on Hope 103.2. Today I’m talking all things fostering – how everyday people can care for rescued wildlife and companion animals. Fostering a needy animal is such a rewarding experience and I take my hat off to all the furry foster mums and dads out there!

{Opening your home to a foster pet will make you all warm & cuddly! Image: Flickr}

If you’re popping by after tuning in, as promised, here is a list of rescue organisations that you can contact if you’re interested in becoming a foster carer:

Cat Protection Society

Australian Working Dog Rescue

Cat Rescue

Paws ‘N’ Hooves

Beagle Rescue

Golden Retriever Rescue

Border Collie Rescue

Jack Russell Rescue

Greyhound Adoption Program and Greyhound Rescue

Dalmatian Club of NSW

I’ve currently limited the list to mainly Sydney based organisations, but if you know of a great rescue organisation looking for foster carers feel free to add them in the comments below!