Emergency Foster Carers Required Can you provide a temporary home to a cat, kitten (and occasionally a dog or puppy) until we are able to find it a permanent home? We urgently need new short term foster homes for animals in need. This can be anything from a few days to a few weeks. We will supply all you need to look after the animal.
You will need to: - Give the animal lots of love and attention
- Be able to provide a safe home
- Be over the age of 18 years
- Have adequate space in your home
We have a co-ordinator who will oversee the veterinary and dietary needs of the animal and to ensure you have the support you need. Due to the nature of our work, the animals we receive often require a lot of patience and often veterinary care before they are ready to be re-homed. Having one to one care with a foster carer will ensure that animal has the best chance of a full recovery, and gives us a chance to assess that animal's needs to ensure an ideal match is made to a permanent home.  KittensBetween now and September, we see a dramatic increase in the number of kittens (with and without mum!) needing to come into our care. A spare room is a must, as a lot are nervous when they first arrive, and need their own space in order to start settling in. Ideally you will be at home during the day, or at least part time. They will need lots of socialising as they get older, as well as regular feeding. Although most kittens naturally use a litter tray, this will also need cleaning regularly.  AdultsThese two came into our care through the RSPCA Inspectorate, as their needs were not being met in their previous home. Consequently, they were very nervous, but with time started to build confidence in a foster home. If you have a spare room, a quiet home, and lots of patience, and are looking for a rewarding way to volunteer, please make contact with us. Fostering would ideally suit people who work from home or retired people. Full home visits are carried out by the RSPCA Richmond Twickenham & Barnes Branch prior to anyone providing a foster home to an animal, and a fostering agreement pack would be discussed and signed. Could you help a cat like "Magnus"? Magnus was handed in to the branch when a young grandchild became allergic to him, and he was unable to stay in his existing home. He receives regular veterinary treatment through the branch, and is in a permanent foster home where he is thoroughly enjoying his twilight years!The RSPCA Richmond, Twickenham & Barnes Branch operate a longer term fostering scheme for a small number of older animals. If you can offer an older cat a home in his retirement years, the branch will continue to support the cat's veterinary bills. Maybe you have an older family member who is home all day and could benefit from the company of a cat, but would benefit themselves from the support of the branch in caring for that animal. We are urgently looking for long term foster homes for some of our other elderly felines. This year has seen an increase in the number of elderly cats coming into our care. These cats are all very affectionate, and just dream of a lap and some company for their remaining years. The branch will continue to pay for the veterinary costs of the cat. If you, or someone you know, could benefit from the companionship of a cat, without the concern of high veterinary costs, and are at home a lot of the time, please contact Jill at
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