Volunteer as a pet foster carer

By becoming a foster carer you’ll help Eden Animal Rescue pets who are waiting for their forever family.

Foster Homes Needed!

We’re urgently looking for foster homes for some of our amazing dogs — Xena, Mitch, Mischa and Cooper!
These sweet dogs need a safe, loving place to stay while they wait for their forever families. All supplies and support will be provided — you just bring the love and continue with training (supported)!

If you’ve ever thought about fostering, now is the perfect time to make a difference.
Please email us or call 01931716114 if you can help!

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Every time you foster a pet, you change two lives.

Fostering is a truly life-changing experience, for both you and the pet you care for. It’s a chance to create a meaningful bond with an animal who desperately needs your help without the commitment or costs of having a pet long-term.

For some pets, being able to live in a foster home is lifesaving. It also opens up space in our rehoming centres to help even more animals in desperate need.

Opening your heart and home to Eden animal Rescue pets is more than just providing shelter – it’s about offering love, companionship, and a temporary haven in their time of need. As well as a unique opportunity to enjoy the incredible love and companionship of pets, you’ll be directly contributing to their welfare and transforming their lives.

Fostering gives me great pleasure knowing I'm helping dogs in their journey to their loving new homes. Quite often, the dogs are shy or nervous, so it's very rewarding to be able to make them feel safe and loved.

You’ll be amazed by how much you’ll learn from being an essential part of a pet’s story and journey to their forever home.

You can choose which species you’d be interested in caring for, and we’ll provide all the training and support you need, with a personalised plan to help you and your foster pet have the best experience possible.

A volunteering experience like no other

Volunteering is all about giving back. When you foster a pet, you also get the wonderful experience of building a special connection with an animal in need and the joy of their companionship.

Life-changing does not mean life consuming

One of the many great things about fostering is that for the most part it can be done in the comfort of your own home. Some pets are much more hands-on than others, and we have a wide range needing foster care.

Foster placements can be as short as a couple of days. You can pause or stop any time.

The only cost is a place in your heart

While they’re worth every penny, having pets can be expensive. But with fostering there’s no cost involved – we’ll take care of any and every expense, including all your travel.

Applying doesn’t mean you’re committed – it’s the first step in finding out if this is the right volunteer role for you.

How to Apply

Please contact us to find out how yo ucan foster one of our pets in need.

I love picking up a nervous cat. The moment they come out from hiding, happy to sit in the same room, or even on a lap, you know you have done your job and they are ready to look for a new home.

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