Volunteer Dog Foster Carer

By looking after a dog in your home, you can support a family on their journey: to freedom from domestic abuse.:

Why volunteer with Freedom?:
We don’t want a dog to be another barrier preventing someone taking that step to safety. By volunteering to foster a dog you will enable the owner to access a refuge, safe in the knowledge that their dog is being loved and cared for until they’re ready to be reunited. Freedom foster carers are not only helping a dog in their time of need, they’re supporting a whole family on their journey towards freedom.

Fostering has all the benefits of owning a dog, without the expense or long-term commitment. Placements can last around 6 to 9 months and Dogs Trust covers all food, expenses and veterinary bills. We’ll provide all the equipment your foster dog will need during their time with you.

*96% of our volunteers said that fostering gives them a sense of satisfaction that they are helping others.
*88% of Freedom volunteers said that fostering had a positive impact on their wellbeing and mental health.
*86% of Freedom volunteers said that fostering increased their knowledge and understanding of dogs.
*84% of our volunteers rated the support of the Freedom team ‘excellent’.

Our foster carers tell us that fostering a dog improves their wellbeing and reduces feelings of loneliness. On top of that, they know that they’re helping both a dog and a family to take steps towards freedom from domestic abuse.

If you’re interested in opening up your home and heart to a foster dog, our Freedom team will take you through the following steps:

*Application
*Home visit
*References
*Waiting for a match
*Dog offer
*Placement

You can find out more about the foster carer journey here:

https://www.dogstrustfreedom.org.uk/foster-a-dog/a-foster-careras-journey

or email us at Freedom@dogstrust.org.uk