A local Animal Sanctuary, Re-Homing Centre & Wildlife Rescue, the Algernon Trust in Whittlebury near Towcester, is urgently in need of foster homes for animals!
The Trust only has 4 kennels, all donated, plus the old ferret pen for emergencies. Foster homes are relied on to provide temporary care for dogs and cats awaiting adoption. Sometimes it is necessary to keep dogs at private boarding kennels to ensure they are not put to sleep when the Sanctuary is full. The kennels are paid for by the Trust. Foster carers make a huge difference, not only does this reduce the cost of boarding kennels but it enables the dogs to live in a home environment until such time that they find their permanent homes. Fosterers provide love and food for the animals and the Trust provides support and covers vets bills.
After a simple homecheck, foster carers will be able to provide a temporary home to an animal that matches their circumstances, taking into account children and other pets living already in the home. Usually a foster placement will last until the animal is able to find a permanent home and living in a home environment will increase the chances of an animal finding a suitable home. If there are times when the animal can't stay in a fosterers care, for example holidays, the Trust would need as much notice as possible to be able to provide an alternative throughout that time. Of course if circumstances change and a fosterer is no longer able to have the animal in their care then an alternative would be found as soon as possible.
Anyone interested in being a foster carer should in the first instance let us know their details in order that a homecheck can be arranged and also that we have sufficient information to assess animals that may be able to be placed in your care following your homecheck:
Full Name:
Full Address:
Contact Tel No:
What animals are you interested in fostering:
Number of adults in home:
How often & for how long would the dog be unattended:
Ages of children in home:
Other pets in home, including age, breed & sex:
If your property is rented, does your tenancy allow animals:
Any other relevant information:
Please understand that often we are only able to accept new animals into our care with the help of foster homes, therefore time would be needed to arrange a new placement of an animal in foster care.
If you would like any further information on fostering or have any questions, please feel free to call Jane at the Sanctuary on 07977 555238
The Animal Sanctuary was set up over twenty years ago when the founder Jane Shepherd moved to Whittlebury near Towcester. For the first eleven years it was a purely private enterprise paid for entirely out of her own pocket.
As the Sanctuary grew over the years, and having exhausted all of her personal finances, the Algernon Trust was established in 2001 as a non-profit organisation in order to raise funds to keep the shelter going. In 1991 Jane arrived with just five feral cats, one fox and one rabbit. Today there are usually at least sixty cats, twelve dogs, plus foxes and assorted poultry in the Trust's care. Jane also provides a wildlife rescue service 24 hours a day 52 weeks a year.
Today, the Sanctuary is well known and respected. They have achieved registered charitable status and have been entered into the Register of Charities with the Registered Charity Number 1151827.
The Trust re-homes cats and dogs where possible but many of the cats Jane takes in are sick and/or elderly who need to remain at the Sanctuary for the rest of their days. Currently there are over thirty residents. The Trust has become as much a hospice and retirement home for cats as a re-homing centre, and caring for sick and elderly feline friends puts an enormous strain on the Trust's finances.
Animals are taken in from a wide area not just from Northamptonshire and adjacent counties but from all over the country. The Trust has a strict “no kill” policy and Jane has no age restriction and has taken in cats over 20 years old. All animals are neutered, vaccinated and micro chipped before being rehomed, all at the expense of the Algernon Trust.
Cats Needing Fostering
We have offered support to an organisation currently in the process of removing a large number of neglected cats from one house - if you are able to offer a cat a foster home this will enable us to help more! If you can offer a foster home to a cat then please do let Jnae know on 01327 858238 or 07977 555238
Giggs & Eric
Giggs and Eric are both very affectionate and loving 3 year old black and white females! They are reluctantly having to be re homed as their present owners moved to live on a narrow boat and both cats have fallen into the water numerous times. Luckily the owners were there, heard them fall in and were able to get them out, but they are terrified that the worst may happen. Both cats are neutered, chipped and vaccinated. They need to be re homed together and are not used to young children. Please call Sarah on 01327 341826 if you can offer them a safe home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.
Dogs Needing Fostering
All of these dogs are currently staying in kennels or at the Sanctuary - they would love to be able to stay in a home environment with a foster carer until they are adopted!
All of these dogs are currently staying in kennels or at the Sanctuary - they would love to be able to stay in a home environment with a foster carer until they are adopted!
Marty
Marty is 18 months old and is a very friendly and playful young Staffie who is also good with other dogs. He is currently staying at kennels near Spalding. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.
Marty
Marty is 18 months old and is a very friendly and playful young Staffie who is also good with other dogs. He is currently staying at kennels near Spalding. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.
Izzie
Izzy is a very sweet 18 month old Staffie who has come into our care from the pound having been saved from being put to sleep. She is a lively playful girl and does need some work on her training. She would be best suited as an only animal as she is not too good with other dogs and not to be homed with cats. She is currently staying in kennels near Spalding, but urgently needs a foster home or permanent home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.
Luke
Luke was an unclaimed stray in the pound who has been saved from being put to sleep. He is a handsome 1 year old male Blue Brindle Staffie cross. He is very friendly and good with other dogs and has been alright with the cats at the Trust. Luke does need some work on his training and needs to live with a confident dog or be the only dog. He is currently staying in kennels near Spalding, but urgently needs a foster home or permanent home. Adoption subject to a home check and adoption fee.
Dolly
Dolly is a very sweet and affectionate 2 1/2 year old Staffie cross. She is alright with other dogs but not cats. She does need a calm environment with no children or other pets where she can readjust to family life with someone who is willing to work with her on her training. She is very agile and would make an excellent agility dog or would enjoy playing fly ball. Dolly is currently staying at the Trust but desperately needs a foster home while she finds her permanent home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.
Holly & Penny
Holly is a 14 year old Spaniel and Penny is a 4-5 year old Boxer cross. They are both neutered, vaccinated and chipped. Their current owner is having to work long hours and feels that it is unfair to leave them on their own for such long periods of time. They are not yet in our care & we are in urgent need of a foster carer in order to be able to help them., we would ideally like them to stay together, however due to their age gap it is felt that they would cope with being separated if necessary.
Archie
Archie arrived at the Sanctuary after his family were unable to keep him. He is 3 years old, good with other dogs, but gets agitated with young children. He seems ok with the cats that he has met at the Sanctuary. He knows his basic commands and is well behaved & friendly. Archie is lucky enough to be staying in a foster home in Banbury whilst he looks for his forever home. Adoption subject to homecheck and adoption fee
Izzie
Izzy is a very sweet 18 month old Staffie who has come into our care from the pound having been saved from being put to sleep. She is a lively playful girl and does need some work on her training. She would be best suited as an only animal as she is not too good with other dogs and not to be homed with cats. She is currently staying in kennels near Spalding, but urgently needs a foster home or permanent home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.
Luke
Luke was an unclaimed stray in the pound who has been saved from being put to sleep. He is a handsome 1 year old male Blue Brindle Staffie cross. He is very friendly and good with other dogs and has been alright with the cats at the Trust. Luke does need some work on his training and needs to live with a confident dog or be the only dog. He is currently staying in kennels near Spalding, but urgently needs a foster home or permanent home. Adoption subject to a home check and adoption fee.
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Holly & Penny
Holly is a 14 year old Spaniel and Penny is a 4-5 year old Boxer cross. They are both neutered, vaccinated and chipped. Their current owner is having to work long hours and feels that it is unfair to leave them on their own for such long periods of time. They are not yet in our care & we are in urgent need of a foster carer in order to be able to help them., we would ideally like them to stay together, however due to their age gap it is felt that they would cope with being separated if necessary.
Archie
Archie arrived at the Sanctuary after his family were unable to keep him. He is 3 years old, good with other dogs, but gets agitated with young children. He seems ok with the cats that he has met at the Sanctuary. He knows his basic commands and is well behaved & friendly. Archie is lucky enough to be staying in a foster home in Banbury whilst he looks for his forever home. Adoption subject to homecheck and adoption fee
Hannah
Hannah is a gorgeous 3 year old little Staffie. She is very good on the lead and in the car. She is very friendly and good with people but needs to be the only animal as she is not good with other dogs or cats. Hannah is currently staying in kennels near Spalding but urgently needs a foster home while she finds her permanent home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.
Billy
3 year old Billy was an unclaimed stray & saved from being put to sleep in the pound. He is a lovely, friendly chap, he pulls on the lead but knows basic commands and is very well behaved. He seems to be ok with other dogs and isn’t known with cats. He is looking for a foster or forever home & is currently staying in the Spalding area Here is a short video clip of Billy.http://www.youtube.com/
Adoption subject to homecheck & adoption fee.
Archie
Archie is around 1 year old, rescued from being put to sleep in the pound. He is unsure of other dogs and gets nervous of them and he needs work to build his confidence. He is thought to be a staffy cross german shepherd. Archie is a very loving boy, he is unknown with cats and cannot be homed with small children. Archie is currently staying in kennels in the Spalding area. Adoption subject to home check & adoption fee.
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Hannah
Hannah is a gorgeous 3 year old little Staffie. She is very good on the lead and in the car. She is very friendly and good with people but needs to be the only animal as she is not good with other dogs or cats. Hannah is currently staying in kennels near Spalding but urgently needs a foster home while she finds her permanent home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.
Billy
3 year old Billy was an unclaimed stray & saved from being put to sleep in the pound. He is a lovely, friendly chap, he pulls on the lead but knows basic commands and is very well behaved. He seems to be ok with other dogs and isn’t known with cats. He is looking for a foster or forever home & is currently staying in the Spalding area Here is a short video clip of Billy.http://www.youtube.com/
Adoption subject to homecheck & adoption fee.
Archie is around 1 year old, rescued from being put to sleep in the pound. He is unsure of other dogs and gets nervous of them and he needs work to build his confidence. He is thought to be a staffy cross german shepherd. Archie is a very loving boy, he is unknown with cats and cannot be homed with small children. Archie is currently staying in kennels in the Spalding area. Adoption subject to home check & adoption fee.
Fudge
6 Year Old Fudge has recently come into our care after being given up by her family, we don't yet know much about her, but she cannot be homed with children. Fudge is currently staying in kennels in the Spalding area. Adoption subject to home check & adoption fee.
Marcus
Marcus is a 3 year old Staffie cross, who is delightful and very well behaved.
He likes to have lots of fuss and loves to play with other dogs. He would love a home where he gets lots of attention and excercise, but he is not suitable to be homed with young children. Marcus is currently staying in kennels near Spalding but urgently needs a foster home while he finds his permanent home.
Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.
Chuckie
Chuckie was an unclaimed stray in the pound who was saved from being put to sleep. He is a 2-3 year old male Staffie cross.. He is friendly and said to be good with other dogs but not cats. Chuckie needs a home with someone who is prepared to work on his training. He is currently staying in kennels near Spalding but urgently needs a foster home while he finds his permanent home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.
Sampson
Sampson is a playful and affectionate crossbreed, around 8 years old. He is looking for a home where he can be loved and have lots of fuss. He is a strong boy but is eager to please and would be a faithful companion to the right person. He is currently at the Trust but needs a foster home while he finds a permanent home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.
Niki
Niki & Bosley
Niki is a female 12 year old German Shepherd and possibly Akita cross, and Bosley is a male 9 year old Rottweiler, who are looking for a home together. Both dogs are good with children, cats and other dogs. They have come into our care due to their owner being evicted and are currently staying in kennels near Spalding, but urgently need a foster home while they find their permanent home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.
Fudge
6 Year Old Fudge has recently come into our care after being given up by her family, we don't yet know much about her, but she cannot be homed with children. Fudge is currently staying in kennels in the Spalding area. Adoption subject to home check & adoption fee.
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Marcus
Marcus is a 3 year old Staffie cross, who is delightful and very well behaved.
He likes to have lots of fuss and loves to play with other dogs. He would love a home where he gets lots of attention and excercise, but he is not suitable to be homed with young children. Marcus is currently staying in kennels near Spalding but urgently needs a foster home while he finds his permanent home.
Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.
Chuckie
Chuckie was an unclaimed stray in the pound who was saved from being put to sleep. He is a 2-3 year old male Staffie cross.. He is friendly and said to be good with other dogs but not cats. Chuckie needs a home with someone who is prepared to work on his training. He is currently staying in kennels near Spalding but urgently needs a foster home while he finds his permanent home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.
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Sampson
Sampson is a playful and affectionate crossbreed, around 8 years old. He is looking for a home where he can be loved and have lots of fuss. He is a strong boy but is eager to please and would be a faithful companion to the right person. He is currently at the Trust but needs a foster home while he finds a permanent home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.
Niki
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Niki & Bosley
Niki is a female 12 year old German Shepherd and possibly Akita cross, and Bosley is a male 9 year old Rottweiler, who are looking for a home together. Both dogs are good with children, cats and other dogs. They have come into our care due to their owner being evicted and are currently staying in kennels near Spalding, but urgently need a foster home while they find their permanent home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.
Duke
Duke was an unclaimed stray in the pound, he is in need of work on his training so will need a home experienced with his breed, he is unable to be homed with small children. Adoption subject to home check & adoption fee.
Snoop
Oldie Snoop is looking for a new home after his family were unable to keep him, he is said to be around 16, although the vet thinks maybe as young as 10. He is good with children, cats & dogs & is currently staying with the permanent Sanctuary residents. Adoption subject to home check & adoption fee.
Duke
Snoop
Oldie Snoop is looking for a new home after his family were unable to keep him, he is said to be around 16, although the vet thinks maybe as young as 10. He is good with children, cats & dogs & is currently staying with the permanent Sanctuary residents. Adoption subject to home check & adoption fee.
Monty
Monty is a Boxer cross Labrador who has recently come into our care having been rescued from being put to sleep. He is thought to be around 1 year old, very thin and currently being assessed at the Sanctuary. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.
Monty
Monty is a Boxer cross Labrador who has recently come into our care having been rescued from being put to sleep. He is thought to be around 1 year old, very thin and currently being assessed at the Sanctuary. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.
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