OTC Foster application Survey

Thankyou for your interest in becoming an OTC foster carer! Foster carers are the backbone of our rescue and it is a highly valued role within our group. Below are some guidelines for you to consider before you apply to foster.

It is crucial that OTC foster carers understand what is expected of them and adhere to these expectations at all times. Having a foster carer who does not follow guidelines is more problematic than no foster home at all.

There will be an agreement for you to sign once you are signed on as a foster carer which clearly explains your rights and responsibilities, and ours.

Your duties will include but are not limited to:
- Collecting your foster from a public location or residential address
- Attending vet appointments with your foster
- Bathing/grooming your foster
- Feeding and toilet training your foster (food is provided by the rescue)
- Training your foster to follow basic commands
- Walking your foster & providing mental enrichment
- Submit 5+ good quality photos each week of your foster
- Bring the pet to events/meets or have the pet readily available for collection at a mutually agreeable time
- Provide feedback on behaviour and personality to OTC admins

Please complete the following form and we will be in touch as soon as possible! If you are able to foster then you will be asked to join our Foster forum/group on Facebook which is where you can connect with the leadership team and other foster carers. Please be ready to begin fostering right away or advise your start date; most of our cases are extremely urgent!

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* 1. Your details:

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* 2. In some cases the responsibility of caring for pets is shared with other people within one household. If so, please include the name and contact details of these people:

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* 3. What type of dwelling with the foster pet be living in?

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* 4. Do you have your landlord’s permission to have a pet, if applicable?

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* 5. How many hours a day would the pet be left home while you are out?

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* 6. Why are you interested in joining our foster program?

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* 7. Describe any previous experience working with animals:

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* 8. Do you have any special training or skills? (eg vet nurse, behavioural trainer)

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* 9. Please select any of the following that you are interested in fostering:

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* 10. Do you currently have any other pets?

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* 11. If yes, please list their species, breed, approximate age, and whether or not they are vaccinated & desexed.Please note your pet dog/s must have received a C5 vaccination in the last 12 months to be foster siblings.

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* 12. Dog fosters- How big is your yard?

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* 13. How high is your boundary fence, and what is is made of? (You will be asked to provide photos at the end of this application)

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* 14. Do you have children under 11 in the home/visiting regularly?

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* 15. Will the foster dog be inside at all during the day?

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* 16. Will the foster dog sleep inside or outside at night? (There is no right or wrong answer- we have some dogs who don't like to be inside, and others who cannot cope living outside)

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* 17. Are you able to transport your foster pet to and from our veterinary clinic for assessments and veterinary checks if needed?

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* 18. Would you be willing to allow a rescue group representative to visit your home at a mutually agreed upon time, for a pre-foster inspection, and check ups during their stay?

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* 19. Do you have any personal or professional references we may call on, to hear a third party opinion on your skills/standard of care etc?

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* 20. Please select any of the following that you are willing to provide for your foster animal

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* 21. Please upload a photo of your front fence.

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* 22. Please upload a photo of your side fence.

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* 23. Please upload a photo of your back fence

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* 24. Please upload a photo of your outdoor shaded/sheltered areas.

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* 25. Please upload your dog's last vaccination card.

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* 26. Is there anything you wish to add/ask?

* 11. If yes, please list their species, breed, approximate age, and whether or not they are vaccinated & desexed.

Please note your pet dog/s must have received a C5 vaccination in the last 12 months to be foster siblings.