Good for them, great for you

Across Australia, animal rescue groups are saving lives with the help of pet foster carers... people just like you.

Pets increase happiness and have even been shown to improve health. Studies have shown that pets are good for both our mental and physical wellbeing; just having a pet can help lower your blood pressure! But sometimes you're just not in a position to adopt an animal, no matter how much you want to. Maybe you'd love a pet, but due to work, travel or lifestyle you aren't able to make the 10-15 year commitment. Perhaps you've got your heart set on a particular breed but you're not sure what they'd actually be like to live with? Or maybe you just love animals and want to help save a life.

By opening your heart and your home to a rescue pet, you can help them be part of a family environment while they’re waiting to find their forever home. And you get to enjoy their unconditional love and cuddles!

Why do pets need foster carers?

Each week, hundreds of animals end up in shelters and pounds through no fault of their own. Many shelters and rescue groups rely on networks of compassionate foster carers to provide a temporary home to pets that they would not otherwise be able to save, due to limited space.

A foster carer provides a safe, nurturing environment for a orphaned pet until a permanent home is found.

The vast majority of foster pets are happy, healthy animals who have been unfortunate enough to become homeless. Cats, dogs, puppies, kittens and even guinea pigs and rabbits need a safe place to stay while they are waiting to find a new family.

So what are you waiting for? Foster a pet today!