Best Friends For Ever Rescue, Wollongong - Foster Carer Application

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Thank you for your interest in becoming a Foster Carer for Best Friends For Ever Rescue - Illawarra. Without carers we simply could not save the number of animals that we do. To ensure the best possible foster pet match for you, please complete this form thoroughly.

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Your full name and surname* This field is required.

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Address* This field is required.

Street Address

Suburb

State

Postcode

Australia

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Mobile phone number* This field is required.

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E-mail* This field is required.

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Are you 18 years of age or older?* This field is required.

Yes

No

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Which animals are you interested in fostering? * This field is required.

Dogs

Puppies

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Do you own the property where foster dog/s will be?* This field is required.

Own

Rent (we may need to speak to your landlord to confirm if pets are allowed)

Living with parents/relatives (we may need to speak to them to confirm if they are onboard)

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Do you have a secure yard? How high are your fences? What materials are they made of?* This field is required.please be detailed

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Photos of yard* This field is required.

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Photos of yard* This field is required.

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Photos of fencing* This field is required.

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Photos of fencing* This field is required.

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What type of dog are you willing to foster? (size, age, breed preferences)* This field is required.please be detailed

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If you currently have other pets, please let us know about each of them: breed, size, temperament, age, sex etc. If you do not have any please enter NA* This field is required.please be detailed

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Are your current pets desexed?* This field is required.

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Are their vaccinations up to date?* This field is required.

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Is their flea and worming prevention up to date?* This field is required.

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Please let us know what you are looking for in a foster pet. Check any that are applicable.* This field is required.

Must be good with kids under 5yrs

Must be good with kids 5yrs+

Must be house trained or close to it

Must be good with dogs

Must be good with cats

Must be good with pocket pets/birds

Must be ok to be left by themselves during work hours

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Where will your foster pet be when you are not home? If outside, will they have shelter from the weather?* This field is required.

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Where will your foster pet sleep at night? * This field is required.

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How long will the foster dog be by themselves on a typical day?* This field is required.

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Please tell us about your experience, skills and training relating to dogs and puppies.* This field is required.

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Are you comfortable handling dogs of different sizes, energy levels and personalities? Are you comfortable caring for dogs with behavioural challenges?* This field is required.Please be detailed. Please note that we assess all dogs to ensure they are not a danger to people

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As a foster carer, I accept that I may be required to:* This field is required.

Administer medication with vet advice and support

Bring foster dog to vet appointments at BFFE preferred vet

Bring foster dog to meet and greets with support of BFFE admin team

Take foster dog to training

Provide regular updates, photos and information about the foster dog

Handle challenging dog behaviours

return the foster dog if determined as required by BFFE or I am no longer able to care for them

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What is your plan for the dog's care in case of emergencies or holidays?* This field is required.

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Please let us know anything else that you think may help us to place a suitable foster pet with you

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While Best Friends For Ever Rescue - Illawarra can help out our foster carers from time to time with food, bedding, transporting pets etc, please consider the following before submitting your application:

Your ability/willingness to afford daily care for your foster pet - food, bedding etc
Your ability/willingness to transport your foster pet to the vet if needed
Your ability/willingness to administer any treatments/medicine if needed
Your ability/willingness to do training with your foster pet if required
The type of foster pet that would best suit your family
Whether you are happy to have potential adopters come to your home
Your ability/willingness to foster a pet until a forever home is found

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Do you consent to a home visit as part of the application process?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Do you consent to your application remaining on file to contact you regarding perspective foster dogs?* This field is required.

YESNO

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By submitting this application, I confirm that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that fostering a rescue dog is a commitment and that dogs may have unknown histories, behavioural challenges, medical needs or require time to settle into a new environment.
I agree to follow all BFFE foster care guidelines, safety procedures and reasonable instructions provided by authorised BFFE representatives. I understand that BFFE will remain responsible for the foster dog's overall care and that I must communicate any concerns, changes in behaviour, illness, injury or other issues with BFFE as soon as possible.
I agree not to surrender, rehome, sell, give away or transfer the foster dog to another person or organisation.
I agree to maintain confidentiality regarding the foster dog, its history, BFFE adopters, foster carers, volunteers and other private information.
I understand that BFFE may arrange veterinary care, training, meet-and-greets, adoption enquiries and other activities relating to the foster dog as required. I agree to cooperate with these arrangements where reasonably possible.
I understand that fostering is voluntary and that BFFE may end a foster arrangement if it is considered to be in the best interests of the dog, foster household or organisation.
I have read and understood the above declaration and agree to abide by BFFE's foster care requirements, policies and procedures.

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