Forever Foster
Sometimes dogs come into our care who simply won’t reach the level of health we feel comfortable placing as “adoptable.” Many are elderly, on lifelong medication, or will need ongoing veterinary support to keep them comfortable and happy. They deserve safety, stability, and love — without the pressure of meeting an unrealistic standard of “perfect health.”
By placing them as forever fosters, we cover all of their medical costs. This means these animals can enjoy a wonderful home, and people who would love to help aren’t excluded simply because the vet bills would be too high.
If you have space in your home and heart for a dog who needs a little extra care — and a lot of kindness — we’d love to hear from you. These dogs may not be “adoptable,” but they are absolutely deserving of a family.
What is a Forever Foster?
Forever/ permanent foster is not us giving a dog away for free, and it’s not a cheap alternative to adoption.
When a dog is placed in permanent (or “forever”) foster, the dog remains legally owned by the rescue.
That means:
-> All veterinary care is covered by us
-> We remain responsible for their welfare and decisions
-> The foster provides daily love, stability, and transport to appointments
This option exists for one reason: to give dogs with significant, ongoing medical needs the chance to live in a stable, loving home for life.
It is not based on age — many older dogs are perfectly healthy and adoptable.
Permanent foster is specifically for dogs whose medical issues mean:
-> They may be with us for a long time with no guaranteed outcome
-> They need extensive or lifelong treatment
-> They require regular monitoring, medication, or specialist care
A permanent foster placement is not a “free dog”.
It is an opportunity for people who feel they can genuinely make a difference to a dog with additional needs — people who are willing to support them through chronic health issues and attend ongoing vet appointments, while we cover the medical costs.
We offer this because:
-> Every animal we help deserves stability and love for life
-> We know that dogs adopted from us should meet a certain standard of health — and some simply cannot
-> Permanent foster allows those dogs to still have a home, a family, and a soft place to land
Who Can Forever Foster?
Our main criteria when looking for a forever foster family is that they MUST be able to travel to our vets, Ddole Road Vets in Llandrindod for ongoing treatment and checks.
Beyond that the criteria varies from case to case depending on the animals needs, but we will always be fully transparent about their medical needs so potential fosters understand exactly what’s involved.
Why is Forever Fostering so special?
For many people, forever fostering is the perfect way to open your heart without taking on the full financial responsibility of long‑term care. It’s a lifeline for older dogs who don’t deserve to wait in rescue, and it’s a gift to the people who welcome them.
If you’ve ever thought about fostering, this is one of the kindest things you can do. Our older dogs don’t need much — just a peaceful home, a warm spot to nap, and someone to love them.
Below you’ll find the special souls who are currently looking for a place to call their forever foster home 🧡
If you’d like to know more, please get in touch. Our team will guide you through everything.
Mumma
Mumma is looking for a quiet, stable forever‑foster home where she can finally just be loved and left in peace. She’s around 5 years old and has a severe heart murmur, which is being overseen by the specialist team at Ddole Road. Ideally, we’re looking for someone within easy reach of the vets so her ongoing care stays consistent and stress‑free.
All veterinary costs will be fully covered by HART for the rest of her life, and we’ll provide guidance and support throughout. Her current fosterer is also happy to talk through her routine and what she needs day‑to‑day.
Mumma has raised kittens in the past, and now it’s her turn to have a soft, quiet life. She is genuinely one of the loveliest cats you could meet — gentle, affectionate, and incredibly easy to live with. She’s calm, sweet‑natured, and loves nothing more than being close to her person. She’s a wonderful companion who asks for very little and gives so much back.
She needs a forever foster home with no children and no other pets.
To be completely transparent: due to her heart condition, Mumma cannot be spayed — the anaesthetic risk is simply too high. She currently has an implant to help prevent her coming into season, but we don’t know how effective it will be long‑term or how long it will last. When cats do come into season, the hormones, vocalising, and behavioural changes can be extremely stressful for other cats in the home.
Because she cannot be spayed, Mumma must never have outdoor access. Even supervised or “just the garden” isn’t safe — the risk of pregnancy would be extremely dangerous for her and completely avoidable. She needs a calm, indoor‑only home where she can stay safe.
💕 If you can offer Mumma the safe, quiet, loving home she deserves, please fill out the application form below ⬇️