Job Title: Foster Carer

Responsible To

Re-homing Officer and/or Volunteer Co-ordinator

Main Objectives

• To provide a temporary, loving home for an animal until The Mayhew finds a suitable permanent home
• To positively contribute to the care and welfare of the animal on foster

Main Duties

Animal Welfare

• To provide a patient, loving environment whilst the animal is on foster
• To follow Mayhew advice on any training/behavioural issues
• To follow Mayhew advice on any dietary/medical issues

Feedback

• To provide feedback about the animal on foster to the Re-homing officer, which will help in finding the right permanent home

Viewings for Adoption

• To be available for a potential adopter to view the animal at the foster home, or alternatively to bring the animal back to The Mayhew for a viewing
• To bring the animal back to The Mayhew when a permanent home has been found
• To refer on any interested parties offering a permanent home to the Re-homing Officer, and not make any promises about adoption that The Mayhew may not be able to keep

Veterinary Care

• To bring the animal back to The Mayhew for any medical checks or treatment and not to another veterinary centre, unless to the RSPCA in Putney in an emergency

Transportation

• To be responsible for the safe transportation of the animal to and from The Mayhew Animal Home

Application Forms

For further details about animal fostering with The Mayhew, please visit the fostering section of our website.

For further details on volunteering at The Mayhew Animal Home, including current application dates, please visit our Volunteer Home Page and our Volunteering FAQ Page.