Provide a second chance at life for a companion animal and help reduce shelter numbers.

Fostering is a highly rewarding, joyous and inspiring experience. It’s also a great way to have a companion animal in your home, without the long term commitment of ownership.

Australia has the second highest animal euthanasia rates in the world. Each year, over 200,000 healthy cats and dogs are put to sleep because they are without homes.  This is a terrifying truth but we can change these figures, one animal at a time. Every new foster carer means another animal that can be rescued. 

Each day people are opening their hearts and homes to foster a companion animal. Think you might be one of these people? You’ll be the vital bridge between the animal’s old life and their new start with their forever home.

How Does Foster Care Work?

What can you expect from Maggie’s as a Foster Carer?

  • Veterinary expenses will be covered at one of our partnered vets

  • A welcome induction to Maggie’s Rescue

  • On-going support and advice

  • Being part of an active community of like minded people who love animals

  • We will work with you to place an animal into your care, which is suited to your lifestyle, experience and needs

  • Food, flea and worm treatments and transport to and from vet/adoption appointments if required

What we expect from our Foster Carers.

  • A minimum commitment of between 2 weeks to 3 months (this will always depend on the animal and adoption applications)

  • A caring and secure home environment

Ready to foster?

Watch the video below for more information on fostering, then click a button below or email to enquire and receive your invitation to a friendly and informal induction, where we can answer all your fostering questions.

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