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To ask you to consider Pet Fostering

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OhDearNigel · 20/09/2013 17:57

Pets are very often the silent, helpless victims of domestic violence. It's well documented that pets are one of the main reasons that a victim will stay with an offender, because they don't know what may happen to their much loved family pets.

raystede animal sanctuary is desperate for foster families for cats, dogs and small animals, they pay all expenses. If you could offer a home or a donation it would help them help families fleeing dv.

Thanks for looking. Some of you will recognise me as i am a sort of regular; for those that don't i work with DV victims (among others) and see the benefit of these schemes. Raystede is east sussex but i am sure you will have something locally

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KittensoftPuppydog · 20/09/2013 18:14

Fostering a dog was one of the best things I've ever done.

issey6cats · 20/09/2013 18:23

i currently have two foster kittens for another charity and do this on a regular basis, i get my kitten fix, the kittens go from here used to a dog, other cats, noises of a normal house, grandchildren visiting and then the new owners go off with their new fur baby and i make room for the next mob lol i love doing it unfortunately im the other end of the country to you

kinkyfuckery · 20/09/2013 18:25

I would love to do this and know of someone who fosters cats in my area. However, my DC would get far too attached to the animal Sad Hopefully once they've flown the nest I might be in the position to do so.

I did adopt our cat from the CPL though, does that get me some karma points? Wink

gordyslovesheep · 20/09/2013 18:27

I work which makes it impossible - or I would. I did get all 3 of our cats from CPL though

StickEmUp · 20/09/2013 18:28

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LividofLondon · 20/09/2013 18:49

Thanks for bringing this to our attention Smile I wasn't aware of the need for foster carers, but it's obvious when I think about it, and I'd imagine it's nicer for the animals to be in a home environment.

festered · 20/09/2013 18:50

I have three foster ratties at the moment. I am definitely considering becoming a dog fosterer as well.

IvanaCake · 20/09/2013 18:53

Our local sanctuary is desperate for foster carers for cats and dogs. We have 3 cats (adopted) of our own so haven't got space to foster, but it would be such a worthwhile thing to do.

Ilovefluffysheep · 20/09/2013 18:55

I foster cats for my local RSPCA. It's great.

Currently got a gorgeous one eyed adult called Ben looking for a home.

FetchezLaVache · 20/09/2013 18:59

I would really, really love to do this. I work from home and do a lot of walking, running and cycling so would be able to give a dog plenty of affection and exercise. DS would love a cat as he believes he is one! However, the landlady said no, even though I specified that I knew I'd be liable for any damage an animal caused which would be nothing compared to what the toddler has already caused, frankly. Sad If you're on here, landlady, please reconsider!

Lilicat1013 · 20/09/2013 19:07

I would love to do that, unfortunately it would be too unsettling on the children and I would get really attached to the cat and adopt it.

We do plan to get a cat in a few years and will be adopting from the RSPCA or cats protection so I hope to help by offering a forever home to a cat.

Rootvegetables · 20/09/2013 19:20

We fostered a cat and her 5 kittens it was brilliant, does anyone know anywhere in the south east that does other animals, not cats and dogs?

KittensoftPuppydog · 20/09/2013 19:47

The mayhew animal home in Kensal green, London do bunnies.

Boaby · 20/09/2013 19:57

I really want to do this but have a very reluctant husband Sad I would probably end up being a failed fosterer anyway & end up with a house full of dogs...well, that's the dream.

pixiepotter · 20/09/2013 20:05

This is a parenting website.I would be very cautious of bringing a traumatised animal into a home with young children.

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OhDearNigel · 20/09/2013 20:07

Well the rescue centre encourage families with children so i think we'll leave the patronising comments, shall we ?

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OhDearNigel · 20/09/2013 20:09

And plenty of people on this site

  1. Dont have kids
  2. Have grown up/teenage kids
  3. Have children that are quite capable of behaving themselves around animals
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TheCunnyFunt · 20/09/2013 20:44

I'd love to but my dog is a very fussy git with other dogs. He only really likes other Greyhounds and isn't cat/small furry friendly.

I know what a fantastic job fosterers do though, my dog had to go into emergency foster care in January this year as my brother was critically attacked and very nearly died. My dog was picking up on all my stress and kept weeing up the christmas tree and destroying things when we went to the hospital. A good thing came of it though, the foster family fell in love with him and have insisted that they will have him when we go on holiday and if we can't keep him any longer they'll have him. They even cleared it with the rescue :)
Speaking of them, he's off on holiday to theirs for a week tomorrow :o

wokeupwithasmile · 21/09/2013 08:38

Thank you for sharing this. I am far from them so cannot help with fostering, but this morning I have made a donation and bought some cards from their online shop. I hope that helps.

AnnaBanana101 · 21/09/2013 08:44

I would love to but work full time. Maybe later in life when I will (hopefully) be working less insane hours.....

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