Foster a dog
Fostering a dog or puppy for Woodgreen is one of the most rewarding things you can do as a dog lover.
Being put in the temporary care of a fosterer gives the dog the opportunity to receive the love, care and attention they deserve whilst we find them a new, permanent home.
Plus you’ll make new friends with our Woodgreen team, and the volunteers that are already enjoying the benefits of fostering a dog.
What we're looking for
At the moment, we’re looking for volunteers experienced with a range of dog breeds and behaviours, preferably who live in a home where no young children will be present.
Additionally, you’ll need to commit to not leaving your foster dog alone for more than a couple of hours.
Even if you don’t match the criteria above, you may still apply; but finding a suitable match may take significantly longer.
Access to 24/7 support
We often need fosterers to care for dogs with training needs. This could include toilet training, or taking a dog with an unknown history.
Our behavioural team of experts are on hand to help to deliver a programme specifically designed to meet the needs of the dog in your temporary care. You’ll also benefit from 24/7 access to support from the Woodgreen Team.
Eligibility
To join our group of local volunteer dog fosterers, you need to:
- be aged over 18
- live within a 40 minute drive of either our Godmanchester centre, Peterborough charity shop or Royston charity shop
- provide two character references as part of your application
If you already have pets, or young children, placing a foster animal may be more difficult, but we review every application we get in the hope that a suitable pet can be found for your individual situation.
Apply to foster a dog
Your application will take around ten minutes to complete. You’ll need the details of two references to submit your request successfully.