AWL NSW Cat Foster Care Signup

Cat Foster Care Signup

Thank you for your interest in fostering cats and kittens with Animal Welfare League NSW. Please fill out the form below to get started.
Requirements for AWL NSW foster carers are:
- Ability to provide daily care for a cat or kittens
- Available to start fostering within 7 days
- Foster cats/kittens must always stay indoors
- Everyone in the home wants to foster and no one is allergic to cats
- Must be 18+ and follow all AWL NSW guidelines, policies and instructions
- Live within a 70-minute drive from the Sydney (Kemps Creek) shelter or AWL NSW branch
Closest AWL NSW branch*
Foster carers must live within a 70 minute drive from the location selected
To foster for our North Coast branch, you will need to live within a 30 minute drive of Mullumbimby. Do you live within 30 minutes of Mullumbimby?*

YesNo
Foster Carer Details
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Unit/Apartment number

SuburbState

Post Code
State*
Phone Number*
Email*
Birth Date (must be 18+)*

DayMonthYear
When can you start fostering?*
If you are unable to foster within 7 days, please submit this form closer to when you are available.
Do you have a car and drivers licence? Foster carers need access to a car and have a drivers licence to transport fosters as required, including in the unlikely event of an emergency*

YesNo
I live in a :*

HouseApartmentOther
Do you have permission to foster animals in your home?*

YesNoN/A - I am the home owner
Who lives in the home, including you? *
Please describe any prior experience with owning animals or fostering.*
How many hours will the foster cat/kittens be left alone on average?*
How long can you foster a cat or kittens for initially? (We accept foster animals back at our shelter if you are unable to continue to care for them, at any time)*

2-4 weeks4-8 weeks8+ weeks
How long can you foster a cat or kittens for initially? Adult cat carers are always urgently needed - it can take 2+ months for them to be adopted sometimes*

2-4 weeks4-8 weeks8-12 weeksIndefinitely
Are you travelling or going away in the next 2 months? If so, when and for how long?*
Details of current pets (if any)*
Details of current pets (if any)
Are current pets desexed and up-to-date with vaccinations and flea/worming treatment?*

YesNoI have no petsOther
I can foster:*

Adult catAdult cats that require medical care (e.g. medication or recovering from surgery/injury)Litter of kittens (4 weeks - 4 months, eating by themselves)Timid kittens that require socialisationMum & kittensCats/kittens with ringworm: See bit.ly/cat-ringworm for info
I can foster*

Adult catAdult cats that require cage rest (must remain in a crate provided by us whilst healing from an injury)Timid catMum and kittensKittens (>4 weeks eating by themselves)Timid kittens that require socialisationBottle babies (previous experience necessary)Cats/kittens with ringworm: See bit.ly/cat-ringworm for info
Would you consider fostering a timid cat? Our 'most urgent' cats needing foster care are timid. They become friendly with time, patience, daily training and they suit quiet homes where they can stay for at least 5+ weeks. We provide full support and a guide to help: bit.ly/timidcatguide*

I am open to fostering a timid catNot yet
Are you open to fostering bottle baby kittens (newborn - 4 weeks old)? Newborns initially require feeds every 2 hours, 24/7*

YesOvernight foster for bottle babies in emergenciesNot at the momentOther
Have you previously bottle-fed kittens? If so, please provide details.
Do you have a separate room with hard floors to initially keep fosters in? A bathroom, laundry or spare room can be ideal.*

YesNoOther
What are the best days/times to be contacted where I am usually available?*
Drivers Licence Number*
I agree that AWL NSW may do a property check (arranged with me first) at a time that suits both parties before I start fostering.*

I agree
Where did you hear about the AWL NSW Foster Care Program?*

Facebook postInstagram postGoogleThe Dog House AustraliaFriend/familyExisting foster carerOnline news articleEmail from AWL NSWLoveTails MagazineOther
Reason for wanting to foster and any other comments: *
Newsletter

Yes, subscribe me to this newsletter.
Newsletter

Yes, subscribe me to the AWL NSW newsletter.
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