Volunteer Foster Carer - Cats or Dogs

Give a pet a safe place to land. Become a foster carer with Pets Of The Homeless.

When someone is facing homelessness, fleeing family violence, or needing hospital care, their pet may have nowhere to go. That’s where you come in. As a foster carer, you’ll provide a temporary, loving home for a pet while we support their person through crisis.

Key duties: Provide short-term care for a cat or dog in your home Follow a care plan (we provide food, supplies and vet care) Communicate with our team and flag any concerns Transport pets to appointments, or coordinate with our volunteer drivers

Skills & experience: A calm, pet-friendly home Experience with pets (owning one is plenty!) Patience, reliability, and good communication No qualifications needed - just a big heart and some spare time

About us: Pets Of The Homeless is a Melbourne-based charity helping vulnerable people care for their beloved pets during tough times. Our Safe Shelter program keeps best friends together by providing emergency foster care when it's needed most.

Why volunteer with us? All costs are covered (vet, food, gear) Flexible—choose when and what kind of pet to foster Full training and 24/7 support provided Join a kind, welcoming community of animal lovers Make a real difference to both a person and their pet

Impact: You'll be helping someone in crisis keep hope alive—and keep their pet. Your kindness means they don’t have to say goodbye.