EmailMe Form - HEALING PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE

HEALING PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE - Foster Application

Healing Paws Animal Rescue is always pleased to hear from potential new fosterers who are able to care for and assess our rescue dogs on a temporary basis.

Foster carers form an integral part of our team and play a huge part in helping us to rehabilitate and rehome dogs in need whilst they are 'between homes'.

By becoming a fosterer for Healing Paws Animal Rescue, you will be providing a temporary, loving home for a vulnerable dog that is experiencing a period of transition in its life.

There are many reasons why, as a rescue, we need the valuable help of fosterers. Sadly, some of our adopted dogs find themselves needing to be rehomed as their 'forever home' simply hasn't worked out. Others may require socialisation, basic training or help with behaviour. It may be that there has been a change in family circumstances, or that the dog needs access to a completely different environment. Occasionally, some of our dogs arrive from Zakynthos having not been adopted and need a place to stay prior to them being rehomed on a permanent basis.

Please think carefully about fostering for us. We are looking for fosterers who:

* Have experience in handling and caring for dogs
* Have a private, fully secure garden
* Are patient, caring and use positive reinforcement training techniques
* Are comfortable administering medication under the direction of a vet
* Are willing to take on a challenge and work with dogs that may require specific training needs
* Will provide a safe environment, care, food, bedding, toys, appropriate exercise and any necessary vet appointments
* Will assess the dog's temperament and personality on an ongoing basis
* Agree to undergo a home check as part of the fostering process
* Agree to, and sign, a Foster Agreement
* Agree to keep in regular contact with our team, providing updates on behaviour and progress
* Will contact the team immediately if there are any problems
* Are committed to seeing the foster dog's journey through to adoption

Healing Paws Animal Rescue will:

* Provide continual advice and support
* Cover all veterinary costs incurred
* Find a forever home for the foster dog when it is considered ready

Becoming a dog fosterer is a unique volunteer role and can be a valuable, rewarding experience. As a foster carer you will experience all the benefits of dog ownership but without the long-term commitment, content in the knowledge that you have helped a dog through a difficult time and enabled it to flourish, ready to take the next step in its life journey.
It is hard work, but is so incredibly worth it!

We look forward to welcoming your application as a fosterer for Healing Paws Animal Rescue!

NAME *
First Middle Last
PLEASE TICK *
I AGREE TO THIS FORM BEING SHARED WITH A THIRD PARTY HOME CHECKING TEAM. I understand my data will be deleted from their systems when the home check report is sent back to Healing Paws.
EMAIL - We will use this to communicate with you - we sometimes go into junk! *

Confirm
MOBILE PHONE NUMBER - this is important & will be used by the home checker *

Confirm
ADDRESS - PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR POSTCODE *

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country / Region
PEOPLE IN YOUR HOME - INCLUDING YOURSELF
Please state the age of all adults (including yourself) & children in your home.
Please also state if you have children visiting on a regular basis (including age). *

Ages of adults/children and further details

E.g. Dad =35, Mum = 32, Son = 8, Daughter = 5
OTHER PETS
Do you currently own any other pets? Please give us lots of details such as breed/age/agility and temperament: *

Please give details of any existing dogs. Are they neutered?

Please give details of any other existing animals

Do you insure your current pets and are you registered to a vets practice?
DOG EXPERIENCE
Do you have any experience with dogs and have you owned a rescue dog before? Please give details: *

Experience of dogs or rescue dog
Have you ever returned a dog to a rescue? If so, which rescue & for what reason? *

Reason for returning a previous dog to the rescue
WORKING HOURS Please specify how many hours per day & how many days per week, for each adult *

Applicant

2nd adult

Other adults

E.g. Mum = part-time Tue-Thu 9am-3pm, Dad = full-time
ALONE TIME
What is the maximum length of time the dog would be left for? Please specify and, if possible, give reasons (we cannot consider fosterers who have not made provision for dog care if left for over four hours.) *

Duration & details of alone time
Can you ensure that the dog is never left alone for more than 4 hours in any one day IN TOTAL? *

YES NO
EXERCISE
How much exercise will you provide for the dog? (If the dog is old enough for full exercise.) Please specify location, timings, duration/distances and if off lead. *

Daily exercise routine

E.g. 60 mins morning off-lead in woods, 30 mins evening on-lead pavement walk
YOUR GARDEN
You NEED to have a SECURE garden with 6FT fence panels. Please tell us if you have a SHARED GARDEN *

Approximate size of garden & HEIGHT of fence panels

Characteristics of garden, E.g, Paved, grassed, ponds, steep inclines? Shared garden?
Please tell us about your home *

Please tell us the type of house you live in and its location
YOUR PROPERTY *

Yes No

Is your property rented? If so, you will need the landlord's written consent to keep a dog. Please email a copy of this document to: healingpawsanimalrescue@outlook.com
Have you had a recent home check by another rescue? If so, by who and estimated date.
PLEASE NOTE THIS FORM, INCLUDING YOUR CONTACT DETAILS, WILL BE PASSED TO A HOME CHECKER. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT THIS FORM IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS. *

Details of previous home visit
WHAT AREAS WILL THE DOG ACCESS?
What areas of the house would the dog have access to? Where would the dog's quiet time and sleeping area be? Would they be allowed on the sofa or beds? *

Details of the areas the dog will be allowed

Ages of adults/children and further details

Please give details of any existing dogs. Are they neutered?
Please give details of any other existing animals
Do you insure your current pets and are you registered to a vets practice?

Experience of dogs or rescue dog

Reason for returning a previous dog to the rescue

Applicant
2nd adult
Other adults

Duration & details of alone time

Daily exercise routine

Approximate size of garden & HEIGHT of fence panels
Characteristics of garden, E.g, Paved, grassed, ponds, steep inclines? Shared garden?

Please tell us the type of house you live in and its location

	Yes	No
Is your property rented? If so, you will need the landlord's written consent to keep a dog. Please email a copy of this document to: healingpawsanimalrescue@outlook.com

Details of previous home visit

Details of the areas the dog will be allowed

WELFARE/BEHAVIOUR CONCERNS *

	Yes	No
Have you ever had any animal removed from your care for any reason, or had concerns raised by a dog warden or RSPCA officer, regarding welfare or behaviour? If so, please provide full details below.

DANGEROUS DOG ACT *

Yes No

Have you ever been convicted for any offence under the Dangerous Dog Act? If so, please provide full details below.
Please give details of any upcoming holiday dates and, if applicable, do you intend to take the dog with you? If not, what cover would you put in place for the dog?
Do you or your family have any medical conditions? If so, please explain below, including what arrangements would be made for the dog in case of a medical emergency.
OTHER INFORMATION
Please use this area to give us any other information about your home or lifestyle that is not covered in any previous questions.

	Yes	No
Have you ever been convicted for any offence under the Dangerous Dog Act? If so, please provide full details below.

	YES	NO