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Help save kittens this kitten season – become a foster carer!

Spring is finally here, but did you know that another season is on its way? 'Kitten Season' sees thousands of kittens flood the doorsteps of animal shelters and rescue groups, and these organisations need your help to keep up with demand!    Read more...

Tough Love: Socialising Feral Kittens

The Urban Cat League teaches you how to tame and socialise feral kittens to make them ready for adoption into homes instead of life on the streets.   Read more...

URGENT - Foster carers needed

The Victoria bush fire tragedy has seen thousands of people offering to open their homes to animals in need and the offers for foster carers continue to pour in. However, further north it's a different story, with a shortage of carers across Queensland which is putting pets lives at risk   Read more...

Unwanted pets get a helping hand from foster carers

While it goes without saying that foster carers have to love animals, they're often people who would love to have their own but can't make a long-term commitment. There is a growing trend for younger foster carers. "There are a lot of young people out there who are going to be moving or going overseas but want to help. Others want to 'road test' an animal - seeing how it might fit in with their family."    Read more...

Foster carers save lives

Joey is the first dog Mr and Mrs Autran have welcomed into their home after volunteering to become foster carers. The couple shifted from an apartment to a house to be able to care for pets in need.   Read more...

Fostering to mend a broken heart

Ken Ryan of Medina was devastated by the loss of his German shepherd, Tim, who was put to sleep in January after a year-long battle with cancer. Ryan views his involvement with the rescue as a coping mechanism. Becoming a foster parent was just what he needed to help him get over the loss of Tim, he said.   Read more...

(VIC) Maremmas need more rescuers

Five years ago Ms Stone set up a voluntary group called Maremma Rescue Victoria to help dogs in need - shelters from across the state approach her group on a regular basis to find homes for Maremmas. The rescue group desperately needs more people to become rescue carers.   Read more...

Fostering is not just for kids!

Perhaps you intend to travel, have a baby in a year or two, not want a permanant commitment for many years, or are not sure of what kind of dog you would like as a permanant companion. Fostering may provide the answer.   Read more...

Becoming a foster parent - are you ready?

Fostering a dog, cat, rabbit, horse, or any other animal in need of shelter, love, and guidance is a time-consuming effort, but its also one of the most rewarding ways to help homeless pets.    Read more...

Nurse delights in being a friend of sheltered animals

If you've ever wondered how to go about getting involved with a rescue group, this article is for you -> "Most shelters will take as many pets as they need to. People who work there are big-hearted people and we just really saw a need for a support service for these great places"   Read more...

Saving lives through foster caring

Maybe you'd love a pet, but due to work, travel or lifestyle you aren't able to make the 10-15 year commitment. Are you a person who loves animals but have no idea whether pet ownership is for you? Foster caring is a great way to help animals AND get the joy of a pet around the house, without committing for a lifetime!   Read more...