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Have The Space?
You need a space of at least 3m x 2m in total to provide adequate living & exercise space. We can help provide any necessary equipment to keep the rabbits comfortable and safe.
Access to Transport
You need access to transport to get rabbits safely to vets for routine and emergency appointments.
You may also need to be able to get to our rescue hub in Kirkintilloch (G66 postcode area) to collect or return your fostered rabbits, or to facilitate some welfare appointments. Some transport assistance for these trips is available through our volunteer team for foster carers living in the Greater Glasgow area only.
Over 16 Years Old
You need to be 16 years or over, and have the homeowner or landlords permission to keep rabbits.
About Beloved Rabbits:
Beloved Rabbits is a dedicated rabbit rescue organization committed to the welfare and rehabilitation of rabbits in need. Our mission is to provide safe, loving environments for rabbits until they find their forever homes.
Role Overview:
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Rabbit Foster Carers. This volunteer position involves caring for rescued rabbits in your own home, providing them with a temporary, nurturing environment.
This is an unpaid voluntary position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide Care: Offer daily care, attention, and socialization to foster rabbits, ensuring their well-being and comfort.
- Suitable Housing: Maintain a designated space of at least 3m x 2m within your home for the rabbits. Beloved Rabbits can provide any required equipment on loan to support the best possible environment setup.
- Health Monitoring: Observe and monitor the health and behaviour of foster rabbits, noting any changes or concerns.
- Veterinary Access: Transport foster rabbits to local veterinary centers for scheduled appointments and emergencies. All veterinary costs will be covered by Beloved Rabbits.
- Supply Provision: Cover the cost of food and bedding materials for the foster rabbits.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of the rabbits' health, behaviour, and any veterinary treatments.
- Communication: Communicate regularly with the Beloved Rabbits team, providing updates on the rabbits’ progress and any issues that arise.
- Compliance: Follow all guidelines and protocols set by Beloved Rabbits to ensure the safety and well-being of the foster rabbits.
Requirements:
- Age: Must be over 16 years old.
- Location: Central Scotland, including East Dunbartonshire, North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, Glasgow City, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, North Ayrshire, East Ayrshire, Stirling, Falkirk, Clackmannanshire, West Lothian.
- Home Environment: Must have permission from the homeowner or landlord to keep rabbits in the home.
- Space: Must provide a suitable living area of at least 3m x 2m for the rabbits.
- Transport: Must have access to transport to facilitate veterinary appointments, emergency care, and visits to the Beloved Rabbits office in Kirkintilloch for foster-related appointments.
- Responsibility: Ability to cover the cost of food and bedding materials for the foster rabbits. Volunteer discount within Beloved Rabbits shop applies.
- Commitment: Strong commitment to animal welfare and the ability to dedicate time and resources to care for foster rabbits.
Benefits:
- Volunteer Discount: Receive a discount off pet supplies via the Beloved Rabbits shop.
- Experience: Gain valuable experience working with an animal welfare organization.
- Networking: Access a network of passionate, rabbit-savvy volunteers.
- Educational Resources: Access rabbit welfare educational material and consult with exotic vets.
- Career Development: Gain experience beneficial for those interested in developing careers in the animal welfare or veterinary industries.
- Impact: Make a significant impact on the lives of rescued rabbits, aiding in their recovery and journey to finding a permanent home.
- Support: Receive support and guidance from the experienced team at Beloved Rabbits.
- Community: Be part of a passionate community of animal lovers and rescue advocates.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in becoming a Rabbit Foster Carer with Beloved Rabbits, please contact us at [email protected], call 0141 280 3272 or visit our website at https://belovedrabbits.org/foster to complete an application form. Join us in making a difference in the lives of rabbits in need.
Beloved Rabbits is an equal opportunity organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all volunteers.
Apply to Foster Today
No obligation- your application allows us to start informal discussions to make sure that becoming a Rabbit Foster Carer is the right role for you!
Did you know you can foster rabbits even if you have other animals in the household?
Let us know if you have other animals on your application form and we’ll give you advice on how to keep our rabbits safe and happy while sharing their home and garden with other furry family members
The most common reason we hear why people think they couldn’t foster is because they couldn’t give the rabbits up for adoption after getting to know them so well.
Although our fosterers miss the rabbits they have been looking after they’re also excited to find out who is coming to stay next!
By continuing to foster placement-after-placement you can be directly part of the journey that saves dozens of rabbits every year.
Beloved Rabbits is completely operated by volunteers and many of our foster carers work or study full time.
Our rescue support hub in Kirkintilloch operates in evenings and weekends, and many of our vet partners offer evening and weekend appointments too.
Beloved Rabbits can often loan the equipment needed to get you started as a foster carer.
We provide the equipment and access to a local vet, where all bills are charged to the charity's account.
Foster Carers are asked to cover day-to-day costs such as food, bedding toys and treats.
You must have access to transport within your household that will allow you easy access to your local veterinary services, including access to Emergency Vet Services out of hours.
We do not support the use of public transport services as the stress of such journeys can be too excessive for some rabbits.
We can provide support for transporting rabbits to/from our Rescue Support Hub in Kirkintilloch on Saturdays. This will allow us to support facilitating the collection or return of foster placements, or any welfare appointments needed at our own facilities.
Find Out Why Lynette Enjoys Being A Foster Carer
One of our foster carers, Lynette, shares her experience of being a foster carer with Beloved Rabbits.
Apply to Foster Today
No obligation- your application allows us to start informal discussions to make sure that becoming a Rabbit Foster Carer is the right role for you!
