The Covid pandemic has seen an upsurge in pet ownership. Whether you decide to own or foster, there are many choices available to you. If you can only open your home on a temporary basis, fostering an animal is a great way to rescue a pet.
Fostering in the local community
- SPCA – https://www.spca.nz/how-you-can-help/volunteer/position/70420/foster-parent-cats-and-kittens
Contact the foster team on 09 256 2525, or email - Volunteering with guide dogs – https://blindlowvision.org.nz/guide-dogs/volunteer
- Assistance Dogs NZ – https://www.assistancedogstrust.org.nz/puppy-development
- Detector Dog Programme – https://www.mpi.govt.nz/biosecurity/detector-dog-programme/fostering-a-detector-dog-puppy