Foster guinea pigs, rabbits and other small animals
Could you give a temporary home to one of our furry friends? We’ll provide everything you need – and expert support during the pet’s stay with you.
How fostering makes a difference
There’s no place like home. For small pets who would benefit from extra care and creature comforts, a stay with a fosterer can do the world of good.
As well as offering an environment better suited to their specific needs, it can help them prepare for life in a permanent home. And it can even make that day come sooner.
Fostering is also a great option for our long-termers who are harder to rehome. This could mean extra space to roam and more companionship with both pets and humans.
To be eligible to foster a pet, your home must be within a 45-minute drive of our centre in Godmanchester.
Register your interest in fostering a small pet
We're currently not accepting applications for new foster carers, but by registering your interest today, we can let you know what to expect and make sure you're the first to know when applications open up. Sign up now to receive email updates on our projects, latest work and how you can help us help the pets in our care.
Why foster a small pet?
Our centre is home to guinea pigs, rabbits, mice, rats and hamsters. As a small pet fosterer, you can take care of a pet when you have the time available to dedicate to them, with no long-term commitment. This can be great if you have a lifestyle which makes it harder to have a pet full-time.
We’ll provide everything your foster pet needs, so it won’t cost you a penny! And our teams will be on-hand at every step with round-the-clock support.
So, why not become a fosterer and play a vital role in our pets’ journeys to happiness?
Hamster being handled/held by a member of staff
We’ll take care of everything
Once you’re ready to foster, we’ll provide all the supplies you’ll need. This can include:
- Food and treats
- Pet cameras
- Brushes
- Other grooming supplies
Whatever your pet needs, we’ll make sure you’ve got it!
How to foster a small pet – and what we’re looking for
We’re looking for volunteers who can offer temporary foster homes for small animals such as guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, mice, and rabbits. You’ll need sufficient room for an appropriate cage or run.
For some species, this will mean enough space to roam freely in a secure room away from other pets. Complete the application form below and we’ll check what pets in our care may be most suitable for you.
To be eligible, your home must be within a 45-minute drive of our centre in Godmanchester (London Road, PE29 2NH).
Got questions?
If you have any questions about fostering, check out our FAQs. Or get in touch if you don’t find the answer you’re looking for – our team will be happy to help.