Volunteer Fostering Application

I am over 18 Years old We cannot accept volunteers under 18 for liability reasons so if you are not 18 or over please do not continue.
I have access to a car and am able to drive into Sheffield * Cats are collected from areas around Sheffield. Our vets are also around Sheffield area, with the primary one at High Green. We cannot foster if you are too far away for you to drive to vets and/or collect cats
Potential adopters would come to your home to view cats. Are you ok with that? * Each viewing should be around an hour for the people to get to know the cat, and its temperament. We encourage people to not inconvenience fosterers by overstaying. Some people still do foster but not do viewings - so please put in the notes.
My car insurance covers use for voluntary/charity purposes. * Standard personal car insurance doesn't always cover. check with your insurance and add on if necessary.
Firstname *
Lastname *
Addres line 1 *
City
Post Code *
phone no *
Email *
Please give the ages of anyone under 18 at home? *
What makes you want to foster? *
Does everyone in the home agree to fostering? *
Do you rent or own your own home? * If you rent, please confirm your landlord will allow you to keep pets
If renting, does your landlord allow pets? * Please email a copy of your landlords tenancy agreement to support@saveastray.uk
Do you have other pets and if so, what are they? * All other cats in the house must be up to date with vaccines and neutered.
I am happy to create and email a video of your spare room and other pets to you. * This is so we can do a virtual homecheck. please send to support@saveastray.uk
Will you identify and remove all toxic plants from the home? * Take a read at this on toxic plants https://www.cats.org.uk/help-and-advice/home-and-environment/dangerous-plants
Do you have a secure spare room away from other pets? * Initially a cat should be kept in 1 room as some will hide under beds or furniture. Do you have a spare room for that? If not, a large crate will do. Some like it covering over to feel safe. Others will be fine and confident but keep options open.
Please send a photo of the room *
Do all doors and windows close and have catches. * Can doors and windows be made secure and only open slightly on a latch? Cats can get through the smallest of gaps to escape and drop from upstairs windows.
If you have a catflap, can you lock it * If you have a flap, and the cat is allowed around the house eventually, will your cat flap lock so it can't go outside.
Tell us about your experience with cats including any previous fostering. *
Are you confident handling nervous cats or giving medication as needed *
Are you able and prepared to entertain a boisterous cat? *
What types and how many cats would you consider fostering? * A mum and kittens, 2 juniors or adults, or a family of 3. A senior cat, a boisterous young cat, a cat with medical needs?
Do you have any regular trips away? *
How long are you looking to foster for and what arrangements would you make during time away? *
Can you transport a cat to vet visits * These could be early or late, twice a day if a neuter slot, or emergency if over night.
If not, what would you do for them? * Do you have a friend or neighbour that would help you?
Are you currently subject to a disqualification order under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (or equivalent)? * We ask this to help safeguard the cats and people involved in fostering. Your answers are kept confidential, seen only by SAS admin team and used solely to assess fostering suitability. A "yes" to the disqualification question means we're unable to place cats with you; You do not need to disclose spent convictions — see the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 if you're unsure whether yours is spent.
Do you have any unspent convictions relating to animal welfare or cruelty? * We ask this to help safeguard the cats and people involved in fostering. Your answers are kept confidential, seen only by [name the people/role], and used solely to assess fostering suitability. a "yes" to the conviction question will be discussed with you directly. You do not need to disclose spent convictions — see the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 if you're unsure whether yours is spent.
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