Cat Foster Carer Volunteer

We are looking for volunteer foster carers to provide a safe, calm and loving temporary home for cats.

These cats have either been signed over to Raystede and could benefit from a home environment until they are adopted, or they are part of our Break Away scheme. The length of fostering varies depending on the individual cats’ needs but is usually for around 3 months or until the cat finds a new home.

During this time, we ask foster carers to provide all the care and attention that an owner would. Raystede will supply all the food, equipment and veterinary care that you’ll need to foster cats.

The aim of the role is to provide a caring home environment, including continuing important training and monitoring/treatment of the cat’s health.

How you will make a difference: By providing a temporary home for cats in Raystede’s care allows them to relax away from Raystede whilst receiving greater companionship, exercise and training. For cats looking for a permanent home, this makes it easier for them to find them a forever home. Placing cats in foster can also create space for cats on our waiting list whose owners are waiting to surrender them.

By providing a safe, loving temporary home to cats whose owners are in hospital or fleeing domestic abuse, you will be contributing to their comfort knowing that their cats are being looked after, whilst also giving those cats time to decompress and settle down after would have been a shocking and stressful time. Looking after the cats and knowing what difference you’re making to someone’s life who may be in a vulnerable position can be highly rewarding.