Urgent appeal for pet foster carers in Ayrshire
Published 15 Feb 2012 14:30
Pet Fostering Service Scotland (PFSS) provides support for pet owners who are in an emergency, such as having to go into hospital, and are unable to make arrangements for their pets to be cared for. PFSS aims to minimise the stress on both pet and owner, providing a safe foster home until they are able to be reunited. In circumstances where pets are not able to be returned to their owner PFSS collaborate with The Blue Cross to find new homes.
PFSS is a vital service to local pet owners, however sadly, we have to turn down four fostering requests every week in Ayrshire alone due to a lack of volunteer foster carers. Local Area Organiser, Janette Bauld, says "It is heart-breaking to turn away pet owners who are desperate and have no other options. Without the help of PFSS and The Blue Cross we just don't know what will happen to these pets and it is frustrating that we are unable to help due to low volunteer numbers. I know Ayrshire is an area of animal lovers and am sure there are many potential pet foster carers out there who are not aware of how much they are needed! I would urge anyone who thinks they may be able to help to get in touch."
If you feel you could offer your support, please call 0844 811 9909 option 5 then 1 or visit our website www.pfss.org.uk for more information.
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