Foster an animal

Could you foster a cat or dog?

Foster an animal and change a dog or cats life

We’re looking for caring fosterers to provide safe, loving temporary homes for cats and dogs in need. By fostering, you’ll see first-hand how a little time, care and patience can help a cat or dog grow in confidence and prepare for their forever home. It’s an incredibly rewarding experience and a wonderful way to make a real difference.

If you’re not able to commit to owning a pet long-term, fostering offers a flexible and fulfilling alternative. We provide full branch support, including veterinary care, food and equipment, so there are no costs to you.

If you’re interested in joining our fostering team, please read the criteria below carefully and complete our application form. We’d love to hear from you!

Why foster at the RSPCA Leeds, Wakefield & District Branch?

Fostering with us gives you the chance to transform the life of a cat or dog in need. By offering a temporary home, you help animals recover, build confidence, and prepare for their forever family, making a real difference every day. As a fosterer, you’ll receive full support from our team, including training, supplies, and access to veterinary care, so you’re never alone in the journey. It’s an incredibly rewarding experience that enriches both your life and the lives of the animals you care for.

Check back later for some of our Fostering stories

Max, a dog currently in our care at The RSPCA Leeds, Wakefield & District Branch

Foster requirements

Homeowner or landlord permission required
Not away on holiday in the next couple of months
Not away from home for long during the day
Resident pets must be vaccinated (and neutered if fostering the same species)
Own transport to attend vet appointments and collect supplies
A quiet, separate room for the first few weeks

Fill in the fostering application form

A cat previously adopted from RSPCA Leeds, Wakefield & District Branch

Applying to foster a cat or dog

Thank you for your interest in fostering one of our rescue animals.

Fostering provides a calm, loving home for dogs and cats who may find kennels stressful, or who need extra care and support. Our team will offer full guidance and ongoing support throughout your fostering journey.

Prior to filling in an application form it would be a good idea to take photos of the front and back of your property, the view from your front door towards any roads, and the areas of your home the animal will use. These will be needed later on in the application form

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Foster Application Form

Please complete the questionnaire and we will be back in touch with you soon. If we find you are a suitable fosterer, we will require you to complete online H&S modules, along with collecting two references.

Foster Application Form

Are you interested in fostering a cat or dog?(Required)

Are you interested in fostering an animal over a weekend or long term fostering?(Required)

About You

Name(Required)

First Last

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

How Can We Reach You

We would love to chat with you. How can we get in touch?

Preferred Method of Contact(Required)

Email(Required)

Email Address Confirm Email Address

Your Phone(Required)

Is your home(Required)

If you selected rented above, are you allowed animals?(Required)

We would need a letter from your landlord confirming that you are allowed animals in your home if your home is rented.

Please tell us about your garden(Required)

For example, you have a large, secure, fully fenced garden.

Your Household

Please give us more information about your house

How many people are in your household?

How many adults & children are in your household? If children, please write their ages. Will you have any children regularly visiting/will you be planning to have children in the future?

Do you or someone in your home drive or have access to a vehicle for regular visits to the animal centre?(Required)

How would you describe the environment in your home?(Required)

How would you describe the area where you live?(Required)

Do you live near any of the following?(Required)

Fostered cats cannot go outdoors and dogs cannot go off lead when out on a walk. Pease confirm you are happy to agree to this?(Required)

How much time will you have available each day to dedicate to a cat or dog?(Required)

This will include things like exercise, training, grooming and general companionship.

How long would the dog or cat be left on average per day?(Required)

Which rooms in the home will the animal be allowed in?(Required)

Please note, for cats we ask that you have a spare room that the fostered cat can go into if you already have other cats of your own.

Would you be willing to foster an animal with a medical need?(Required)

Do you work...(Required)

If you answered yes to working full time, part time or shifts, do you work from home?(Required)

Are you planning on going on holiday in the next 6 months?(Required)

Do you currently have any pets?

If yes, please tell us their species, breed, sex, and if they are neutered/vaccinated. If you are fostering a cat and already own a cat, they must be fully vaccinated and neutered.

Is anyone in your home allergic to an animal? If yes, please tell us the species they are allergic to.(Required)

Do your neighbours have pets?(Required)

If you answered yes to your neighbours having pets, please put more details below

Their species and any other information

Your ideal foster pet would...

Please let us know what you would like your ideal foster pet to be like...(Required)

Tick all that apply

Are there any breed types you wouldn't consider fostering?(Required)

Describe the personality you'd like the pet to have(Required)

Your experience

Are you a first time cat/dog fosterer?(Required)

I am an experienced cat or dog fosterer and could train a difficult dog/cat?(Required)

Do you need a cat/dog who is already quite well trained?(Required)

Would you enjoy training a dog/cat?(Required)

I have experience working with reactive cats/dogs who are:(Required)

Have you previously owned a cat/dog? If yes, have you had to manage behavioural problems with any dog/cat you have owned, past or present?

Please add 4-8 photos of your home and any outside space as it helps us to visualise the home you are offering(Required)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 8.

If you are experiencing issues uploading photos, please check the file size and shrink if possible (Max. file size: 128 MB). If you are still having difficulties, please upload a blank photo and email your home photos to us on info@rspcaleedsandwakefield.org.uk

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Foster an animal and change a dog or cats life

Why foster at the RSPCA Leeds, Wakefield & District Branch?

Foster requirements

Applying to foster a cat or dog

Not ready to foster? Donate to help an animal in need!

Foster Application Form

Foster Application Form

About You

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Your Household

Your ideal foster pet would...

Your experience

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