Foster Care Programs
About Our Program
Have you ever wanted to find a way help save a life? Would you like to know that you have made a meaningful impact in the community? Are you looking to experience the joy of improving the welfare of animals?
Being a foster carer for a cat in need can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Providing a temporary loving and caring home environment for a cat who is transitioning, from the life of a rescued or surrendered animal to their future 'furever' home can help prepare a cat for happy life, and ensures they don't have to endure the potential stress of being in a shelter. Fostering can also be a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is not currently in the position to provide a lifetime commitment to an animal, to enjoy the short-term companionship of a cat in need.
While the role of a foster carer can be challenging, Atlantis Cat Rescue is committed to providing every foster carer with the training and support required to feel that they have the capability and skills to succeed in caring for a cat and kittens, and to feel supported in the emotional challenges that can occasionally occur. We aim to make your experience as a foster carer as easy as possible.
Atlantis Cat Rescue will cover all the costs of the cat's veterinary needs and provide the supplies (including food and litter) required to look after your temporary new house guest. All we ask of you is that you provide them with the individualised care the cat requires, and help them to understand what it's like living in a loving home, to help prepare them for their furever home.
How to become a foster care?
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to be a foster carer with Atlantis Cat Rescue, you will need to meet the
following criteria:
- You must be 18 years of age or older
- You must hold a valid full or provisional Driver Licence or have access to reliable and safe method of transportation
- You must be able to provide a safe and secure environment within your home, as all foster cats and kittens must be housed indoors at all time and have the ability to be isolated from family pets when required
- If you have other pets, your pets must all be desexed and up-to-date with their vaccinations.
Application Process
Please Note: We are currently at capacity for how many foster carers we can manage at this early stage of the rescue. However, we may have opportunities coming up in the near future and we maintain a register of potential foster carers, which we would love to fill. So, please feel free to submit a foster-care application linked below, and we will be in touch with potential foster carers as soon as new placements become available.
Do you still have questions about the program?
Our Frequently Asked Questions section for the Foster Care Program in currently under construction, but feel free to contact us through our contact us page linked below.