Safe Tails Foster Carer Application

Name

First NameLast Name

Phone Number

Address (please include suburb)

Street Address Line 2

E-mail

Date of Birth

DayMonthYear

Driver's License Number

What is your living arrangement?

Please describe the humans who lives with you (age etc)

Are you currently fostering for Happy Tails Animal Rescue Inc. or any other rescue?

Other

Do you have any pets of your own? Please tell us about them (breed, age, sex etc) - this will help us place a suitable animal with you

Are your pets up to date with vetwork? (Desexed, microchipped, vaccinated yearly, worm & flea treatment monthly?). If not, please describe why below

What type of animals would you like to foster? (Select all that apply)

Are you able to take on an animal at short notice if suitable? Please describe circumstances of if you cannot.

Are there restrictions on animals within your selected preferences? (i.e.Females only, small dogs only etc)

Where will your foster animal be kept during the day?

Where will your foster animal be kept at night?

How often will your foster animals be left at home alone?

Work hours and other commitments etc

How would you respond if your foster animal got in a fight with one of your existing animals?

Do you have capability of separating an animal from your own in the event that we are unsure of a foster animals friendliness with another

Are you able to provide food for your foster animal (Donations are provided when available) (All items purchased for your foster is tax deductible)

Foster carers are required to show HT where the foster animal/s will be living by providing photographs (a home check may be requested by staff if photos are inadequate or requires a check in person).

Please upload photos of your fence (low and high points), windows (screens), where animal will be kept and of your own animals. (If you'd rather PM us on Facebook or email them, update any photo so the form will submit)

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After you submit the application we will contact you to conduct a brief phone interview. Please advise of the best times to give you a call (e.g mornings, afternoons, evenings)

Please check each condition you agree to. Failure to agree to all conditions may result in your foster application being denied.

I agree to put a collar with a tag (engraved, or plastic tag with contact details) on each of my foster animals the day they arrive in care.

I agree to keep in regular weekly contact with my coordinator; providing updates of the foster animal/s for owners.

I agree to provide adequate food, water, shelter and enrichment for my foster animal/s and to keep the animal and environment in a hygienic and satisfactory condition.

I agree to inform my coordinator immediately of any changes in my circumstance, environment or otherwise that may effect my foster animal/s (including contact information).

I agree to provide transportation for my foster animal/s to and from their vet appointments

I agree that if I take my foster animal to a non-approved vet without prior approval from my coordinator, Happy Tails Animal Rescue Inc. will not cover the costs or provide reimbursement.

I agree that I will not foster any other animals (except for Happy Tails Animal Rescue Inc.) and will keep my foster availability open to the Safe Tails program.

I agree that any and all animals in my house have current and up-to-date vaccinations and understand the risk to my animals if they are not.

I agree to not take my foster dog or puppy to any public off leash area or dog park. (on leash areas and walks are ok)

I agree that all foster cats & kittens are required to be kept strictly indoors or in a secure outdoor enclosure only. (Balconies and terraces are not allowed unless fully enclosed)

I understand that Happy Tails Animal Rescue Inc. may not know the medical history or any undisclosed behavioural problems (any information provided to staff is shared with the carer prior to collection).

I agree to accept the animal in its current condition (health and behaviour) and to work with the staff on issues that arise (where able).

I agree that I will not hand over care or ownership of my foster animal to any other party (shelter, pound, carer, adopter etc.) unless approved to do so by your coordinator.

I agree to inform my coordinator immediately if I am no longer able to provide due care to my foster animal; understanding that the animal may not be moved straight away due to carer availability.

I agree to inform my coordinator immediately should my foster animal become sick, injured or lost.

I agree that should my foster become sick or injured due to negligence on my part, that I am fully responsible for all costs associated.

I understand that Happy Tails Animal Rescue Inc. are the legal owners of all foster animals that are being cared for by the rescue (this includes animals who are not microchipped)

I agree that any decisions that need to be made on the welfare of a Happy Tails Animal Rescue Inc. foster animal, including health, behaviour and euthanasia will be made by the coordinator only.

I agree to keep the animals history and location confidential. This is extremely important for the safety of the animal and the owners.

I agree that any sensitive business information I hear during my time with Happy Tails Animal Rescue Inc. should be treated as confidential and I will not under any circumstance disclose said information to an unauthorised third party.

I agree that failure to comply with the terms and conditions as stated above may result in the removal of my foster animals and termination of my foster agreement and registration.

If you did not check one or more of the above, please list your reasons below and our foster coordinator will be in touch to discuss in further detail

I consent to the foster coordinator calling me for a brief interview and to answer any questions

By signing below and accepting a foster animal into my care, I acknowledge that I am bound by and agree to the above terms and conditions of fostering for Happy Tails Animal Rescue Inc.

Furthermore I understand that should I be in breach of the above terms and conditions my registration will be terminated and I may be held liable (financially or otherwise) for any damage, death, illness or injury caused by or to my foster animal.

Name

First NameLast Name

Date

DayMonthYear

I agree to the above terms and conditions

Signature (use your finger or mouse)

Safe Tails Foster Carer Application Form

Foster Carer Agreement

What is required of you as a foster carer

General foster information