15/08/2025
We are FULL…foster homes really needed
Holly Hedge are urgently seeking foster homes for some of our dogs and cats who are unable to cope with being in a kennel or cattery environment and need extra TLC.
Some have been with us for a considerable length of time and are desperate for a home environment where their rehabilitation can be continued. Others urgently need to be rescued when we are full and have no space.
Many of our rescues are here through no fault of their own. Some have been abandoned and found straying with dreadful injuries, others have been given up because the owners circumstances have changed and unfortunately can no longer keep their much-loved pets, or just surplus to requirements and sadly unwanted.
We are seeking caring and committed people who can be a temporary half-way house for our less fortunate and vulnerable rescues who need that little bit extra, whether it be a cosy bed after a big operation, recovering from a debilitating illness, the elderly or very young who should not be in a kennel or cattery situation.
Then of course there are always those who require ongoing training that will need experienced foster carers willing to put the time and effort into helping them forget their sorry pasts, paving the way to making all their dreams come true in their longed for forever homes.
Fostering is being a Good Samaritan to those dear souls who have lost their way, lost their homes and the people they love, been abandoned and mis-treated and lost all hope and trust in humans. It takes very special, compassionate animal loving Angels to be there for those that society has failed and are that little bit more challenging.
Working with these victims of ill treatment and neglect and gaining their trust is very rewarding and such a great achievement but also takes a lot of time and patience. Holly Hedge will be there to support you every step of the way.
Please note many of our animals will need an experienced foster home with no other pets, and no young children, and foster carers should be local to Holly Hedge in North Somerset / Bristol and have transport, to bring animals back to the sanctuary for vet visits, and for dogs to meet prospective adopters. For cats, we arrange for prospective adopters to meet them in the foster home, so foster carers would need to be okay with this.
All equipment and food can be provided and all vet bills are covered by the sanctuary.
To apply to be a foster carer or to make any enquiries regarding the animals or fostering, please contact the rehoming team at [email protected] or call 01275 474719 to check if you have the right circumstances to foster.
If you feel you can help, we would love to hear from you otherwise we would be grateful if you could share. Thank you 🙏
