Dogs Trust Freedom Foster Carers

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Dogs Trust Freedom is a specialist dog fostering service supporting dog owners to find freedom from domestic abuse. For dog owners experiencing domestic abuse, the idea of leaving their beloved pet behind is unthinkable. But, unfortunately, most refuges are unable to accept dogs.. Dogs Trust offers a solution by providing free and confidential foster care, enabling people to access refuge or emergency accommodation safe in the knowledge their dog will be loved and cared for.

By fostering with Freedom, you can help remove the barriers preventing someone from accessing safe accommodation, reassured in the knowledge that their dog is being loved and cared for until they can be safely reunited. As a Freedom foster carer, you’re not only helping a dog in their time of need, you're supporting a whole family on their journey towards freedom.

Fostering is a fantastic way to have the joy of a dog in your life, it’s free, all equipment is provided, and you’ll be fully supported by the experienced and friendly Freedom team.


What skills do I need?

We are looking for volunteers who:

  • Are over the age of 18.
  • Have experience caring for dogs.
  • Are at home for most of the day.
  • Don’t have children under the age of 10 at home or have a cat.
  • Would be available to foster at short notice.
  • Can get to their local vet (you don’t need to drive) 
  • Can commit at least 6-9 months to fostering a dog (holiday cover can be provided). 

Interests

  • Emergency Response and Disaster Relief
  • Homeless and Housing
  • No specific interest
  • Wildlife and Animals

Activities

  • General Helping
  • Supporting Charities

Details

  • Accessibility
    The role is home-based therefore accessible. Please note volunteers will need a certain level of fitness in order to walk and look after the dog.
  • Age restrictions
    18+
  • DBS check needed
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
    Where applicable with receipts.
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Recruitment Process
    Informal chat, application form, references.
  • Suitable for under 16s
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

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Location

Role is home-based and available across North Hampshire
Hart
GU51 4AE

Rushmoor
GU14 7JU

Basingstoke
RG21 4AF

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