The Scottish SPCA has launched a new adoption and fostering service to help animals find their perfect match. Potential new owners can now input their exact requirements, and the charity matches them with an animal who would be a perfect fit for them.
The new initiative means owners can list their preferences and lifestyle requirements before receiving a list of tailored matches to select their perfect “paw-mate”
Head of Fostering, rehoming and community engagement Jennie Macdonald says:
“Through listening to customer feedback and conducting relevant research we have completely redesigned our Fostering and Rehoming service. This was to improve animal welfare, the overall process for our teams and to make it more user friendly for all.
“Prospective new owners will now be able to create an account with us and complete ONE application form. Previously they would have to complete an application for every animal they were interested in.
“Our new process considers the lifestyle and preferences of the person applying and allows us to match them with animals in our care. We’ll work together to truly understand their needs, listen to their feedback and ensure we can find them their ideal pet.
“Adding an animal to your family is a long-term commitment so we want to be sure we find the best fit for you and your family.”
Last year the charity saw a 13% increase in adoptions and a 21% increase in fostering. This has had a significant impact of reducing the average days in care from 127 to just 58 days.
And the hope is that this new service will continue this trend.
If you are not sure about adopting an animal, then fostering can be an option for you.
Many animals don’t cope well within a kennel environment, some have come from situations where they may not have been well socialised with people or other animals, and others may never have experienced the care and affection they deserve.
In these situations, the charity knows that quickly moving animals into a home environment is the best thing for them. Not only does it give them much-needed love and affection, being on foster builds their confidence and can improve their health and well-being.
Fostering also allows the charity to learn more about the animal, meaning they can be found the most suitable permanent home, and helps to free up space in the centres for more animals who are in desperate need of help.
To find your dream pet or are interested in fostering please visit our website – https://findapet.scottishspca.org/find-a-pet/
