Can I foster if I have dogs or other animals?

Many of our foster carers have dogs and other pets.  Children and young people often form beneficial relationships with these pets. 

In our experience most pets are suitable in foster families.  By law we only consider legal animals, including dogs, so if you own a dog which is banned by law in the UK we won’t be able to consider you for fostering.

Because your pet is part of your family, we consider them as part of your assessment to become a foster parent.  We’ll consider the temperament of your animal and depending on what pet you have, for example a dog – we may contact your vet to ensure that vet has no concerns about your pet or your care of them.