Fostering is one of the most needed and greatly rewarding volunteer experiences.

We would love to hear from you if you have space in your life and home for a cat in need.

Why foster?

  • Fostering enables people to have animals in their lives, but without the full-time commitment or costs.

  • It is rewarding to care for cats in need of help and see them go on to be successfully rehomed.

  • For those willing to take rehabilitation cases, fostering helps cats going through medical recovery, resolving behavioural problems or in need of socialization.

  • You will interact with like-minded individuals who share the same passion for helping animals.

What’s involved?

  • Providing a safe and loving environment.

  • We provide you with everything the cats in your care need including food, litter, equipment and the cost of veterinary treatment.

  • Caring for the needs of cats in your care and giving your time and attention to socialize and get to know them. This will help us find them the right forever homes.

  • Taking the cats in your care to veterinary appointments.

  • You will be supported by a team of experienced volunteers.

Criteria for fostering

  • Patience, understanding and unconditional love.

  • Previous experience of caring for cats.

  • Never have been banned from keeping animals in any country.

  • A secure spare room away from busier parts of your home to support the cats in your care with gaining confidence at their own pace.

  • Preferably have your own transport in order to take the cats in your care to veterinary appointments. Alternatively, if you live close to one of our volunteers, they may be able to help with transport.

  • Have written permission from your landlord if you live in rented accommodation.

Fostering Inquiry Form

It is essential to be able to offer foster cats and kittens a secure and comfortable room away from busier parts of your home to support them with gaining confidence at their own pace.

First Name*

Last Name*

Email address*

Phone*

Home address*

You will need to live within 5 miles of postcode area CR5 to foster for us

Address Line 1*

Address Line 2

City*

County*

Post Code*

What type of property do you live in?*

Property details*

Please note: if your property is rented, written consent or agreement that states pets are allowed in your home is required. Evidence of this will be requested.

Who lives at home?*

Do you currently have any pets living with you?*

If you answered yes above, please provide details:

Do other children or pets visit your home regularly?*

If you answered yes above, please provide details:

How long would you leave cats placed in your care alone for?*

Tell us about your experience with cats*

Do you currently/have you previously fostered for an animal rescue?*

If you answered yes above, please provide details:

Would you be willing to foster cats that have behavioural issues or medical needs*

Why would you like to foster for us?*

Have you or anyone in your household ever been banned from keeping animals by any court of law in any country?*

Your information: The information you have provided in this form will be used by The New Moon Rescue for the purposes of facilitating your enquiry or application to adopt. We will not use or share your your personal information for any other purpose without your prior consent.