Do you love dogs? Want a furry companion? They are beaut company! We are desperately seeking dog foster carers to help us save the many homeless ones in the Busselton/Margaret River area. Foster caring can be suitable for people in all stages of life, from families to singles, it's the perfect way to give back to the community while also getting the love of an animal.

SAFE Busselton works within the community to help rescue unclaimed cats and dogs from the local pound. We also assist members of the public with private surrenders which enables us to have a brief history of the animal and we use this information to place them into suitable foster homes.

We are particularly seeking people who can provide a caring home until adoption for adult dogs.

What is expected of you as a dog foster carer?

• To provide love and shelter to any dogs in your care.
• Have patience and understanding for them.
• Organising any vet work that needs to be done (with our help).
• Driving them, or organising transport, to vet appointments (assistance can be provided).
• Getting to know your foster dog to provide information on what you think their ideal home is.
• Organising a profile and photos for their adoption ad (we'll help you!)
• Helping our coordinators select the right home for them and following our adoption process.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have landlord approval if renting.

What support can you expect as a volunteer for SAFE Busselton?

• All medical expenses covered at our partner vet clinics in Busselton and Vasse.
• Flea and worming treatments provided.
• Food, bedding and toys also provided if needed or you can provide your own.
• Contact with our dog team, who will periodically check in with you and offer advice when needed.
• Joining our closed Facebook group page with our other foster carers for 24/7 support and community. We will support you every step of the way while you're starting out on your journey.

SAFE (Saving Animals From Euthanasia) Busselton is a not-for-profit registered animal welfare charity who are the only domestic animal rescue group who rehabilitate and rehome both cats and dogs in the Busselton/Margaret River region. We are a 100% foster care model rescue as we don’t have a premises or boarding facilities. We are dependent on donations and active fundraising to operate. We are one of 10 branches under SAFE Inc. located throughout regional Western Australia and our passionate volunteers and foster carers provide a valuable community service by giving abandoned and neglected animals who end up in the local pound a second chance at life.