There are two very flexible ways to get involved with RSPCA NSW, whether it’s once-off, short-term, or occasional — fostering animals in your home or supporting pet owners directly in the community.
Support pets and their owners who need a little extra help.
Join RSPCA NSW Community Support Program and make a real difference in vulnerable communities.
This is a flexible volunteering opportunity — you can help once-off, short-term, or more regularly, depending on your availability.
Visiting pet owners in the community
Supporting care for dogs, cats, and small animals
Sharing simple advice, basic health checks, and training tips
Training provided — no experience needed
Ongoing support from the RSPCA team
A meaningful way to help both animals and people
Kindness, patience, and a willingness to help are all you need.
RSPCA NSW is looking for foster carers for short-term stays.
Whether it’s just for a few days, a weekend, or a single recovery period, you can provide a safe haven for an animal in need—no strings attached.
It’s the perfect way to make a huge impact on your own schedule. One house, one time, one life saved.
RSPCA NSW covers all the costs so you can focus on the cuddles:
Fostering is open to individuals and families, whether you live in a house or apartment.
You may foster dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, or small animals like rabbits and guinea pigs, depending on current needs.
From supporting animals at home to getting outdoors and helping restore local habitats, there are many ways to make a real impact — even with just a few hours.
You may foster dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, or small animals like rabbits and guinea pigs.
No experience is needed. RSPCA NSW provides guidance and support throughout.
Fostering is flexible — it can be a few days, a weekend, or a short recovery period depending on the animal’s needs
No — food, supplies, and all veterinary care are fully covered by RSPCA NSW.ent
