Finding short or long-term foster care for my pet

If you're about to go into hospital or a care facility for treatment, or have experienced a temporary change in circumstances, there are a few options that may help you and your pet through this difficult time.

Start with people your pet already knows, the rescue organisation, breeder or person you got them from, or local boarding and pet-sitting options.

Rescue organisations generally use their foster networks for pets already coming into their care, so they may not have capacity to provide temporary care for privately owned pets. It can still be worth asking whether they know of another local option.

See PetRescue’s full guide to finding short- or long-term temporary care for your pet.

If you're experiencing a crisis and need help exploring options, use our Tailored Support Pathway. PetRescue can provide guidance and routing, but we can't directly provide or guarantee a foster placement.