APPLICANTS DETAILSFull Name*Date of Birth*Home Address*CountryAustraliaContact Phone Number/s*Email Address*Driver Licence NumberPlease Upload A Copy Of Your Driver LicenceIf you do not upload a copy here, you MUST email us a copy straight away as your application will NOT be processed until this is received Emergency Contact - Full Name*Emergency Contact - Date Of BirthEmergency Contact - Relationship To YouEmergency Contact - Contact Phone Number*HOUSEHOLD INFORMATIONNo. Of Adults Who Will Be Living With The Foster Dog*Including YourselfDetails Of Other Adult/s Who Will Be Living With The Foster DogFull Name: Date Of Birth: Relationship To You: Contact Phone Number:Excluding YourselfNo. Of Children Who Will Be Living With The Foster Dog*Age/s Of ChildrenHave These Children Been Around Large Breed Dogs Before?ABOUT YOUR HOMEIs Your Home*Please SelectRentedOwnedOtherIf Other, Please ExplainIf Rented/Other, Do You Have Written Approval To Keep A Dog?Please SelectYesNoIf Yes, Please Attach A Copy HereYard Fencing Type?* Including HeightDo You Have A Pool?*Please SelectYesNoIs It Securely Fenced Off?*** IF YOU DO NOT UPLOAD PHOTOS BELOW, YOU MUST EMAIL THEM TO US STRAIGHT AWAY ***Your application will NOT be processed until these have been received Please Upload Photos Of Your YardFencing/Where Foster Dog Will Sleep/Undercover Areas/Pool FencingDo You Have Current Home Insurance That Includes Liability Cover?*Please SelectYesNoHas Your Home Environment Ever Been Exposed to Parvovirus?*Please SelectYesNoFOSTERING PREFERENCES AND EXPERIENCEI Am Willing To Foster The Following Dog/s* Senior Adult Special Needs/Illness Puppy Litter of Puppies Pregnant Mother & Her Puppies (Until 8 Weeks Old) Restrictions On Dogs You Can Foster?*Please SelectYesNoIf Yes, Please ExplainAre You Currently Fostering For Another Rescue/Organisation?*Please SelectYesNoIf Yes, Please ExplainHave You Previously Fostering For Another Rescue/Organisation?*Please SelectYesNoIf Yes, Please ExplainDo You Have Any Experience With Large Breed Dogs?*Including TrainingAre There Any Breeds That You Will Not Foster?*Including TrainingHave You Introduced New Dogs Into Your Home Before?*Please SelectYesNoIf No, Would You Require Assistance/Advice?Please SelectYesNoAny Restrictions On How Long You Can Foster For?Please SelectYesNoIf Yes, Please ExplainCARING FOR YOUR FOSTER DOGWill You Provide Basic Training To Your Foster Dog/Are You Willing To Work With A Trainer If Required?*Please SelectYesNoAre You Able And Willing to Transport Your Foster Dog to Their Vet Appointment When Required*Please SelectYesNoWill Your Foster Dog Be Allowed Inside And/Or Outside?*Please SelectInside OnlyOutside OnlyBothWhere Will Your Foster Dog Spend The Majority Of His/Her Time?*Where Will Your Foster Dog Sleep?*Do You Have A Secure Outside Undercover Area/Warm Kennel For Sleeping?*Are You Able To Safely And Securely Separate Your Foster Dog If Necessary?*Please SelectYesNoIf Yes, Please Explain ArrangementsDo You Work Or Study Full Time/Part Time/From Home/Unemployed/Retired etc?*If You Work Or Study, How Many Hours A Day AND Days A Week?Any Other Commitments That Take You Away From Your Home?* Sports/Business/Travel etcHow Long Will Your Foster Dog Be Alone For Each Day?*Are You Able To Provide* Food Flea/Worm Treatments Bedding Lead/Collar/Harness Toys Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue has limited donated supplies, therefore we are only able to supply these if available to us. If unavailable on our end, the Foster Carer must be able to supply theseHave You Considered The Following?* EXCERCISE: Majority of dogs require a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise per day (In addition to play time) and some larger breeds need more TIME: Basic needs take time (Training, Exercise, Vet Care, Grooming, Play Time) OBEDIENCE: Chewing, Digging, General Obedience SOCIALISATION: Maintaining a dog’s socialization skills (Dog Parks, Obedience Lessons) NEW ENVIRONMENTS: Can be stressful for your Foster Dog and they may exhibit uncharacteristic behaviour? CURRENT/PREVIOUS PET INFORMATIONDo You Currently Have Any Other Dogs?*Please SelectYesNoIf Yes, Please ExplainSex/Age/BreedIf Yes, Are They Desexed?Please SelectYesNoPlease Upload Their Certificate Of DesexingIf Yes, Are Their Vaccinations Up To Date?Please SelectYesNoPlease Upload Their Most Recent Vaccination CertificateIf Yes, Are They Social? Please ExplainTemperamentDo You Have Any Other Pets/Animals?*Please SelectYesNoIf Yes, Please SpecifyType/Age/TemperamentCurrent Veterinarians DetailsName of Business/Address/Phone NumberPlease Remember To Include The Following When Returning Your Application Copy Of Your Driver Licence Written Approval From Your Landlord To Keep A Dog On The Premises (If Renting) Photos Of Your Yard And Fencing Copy Of Your Current Dogs Vaccination/Desexing Certificate (If Applicable) If you have not uploaded these within this form, you MUST email us a copy of them straight away as stated throughout this application ([email protected])THE AGREEMENTI understand that I am entering into a binding agreement between myself and Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue for providing Foster Care to a rescue dog and I confirm that I have read this entire agreement carefully and fully understand all aspects before signing (submitting)Please Tick Each Box Below To Show Us That You Understand And Agree* I understand and support the mission of Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue, which is to provide shelter and care for dogs, to provide programs and services that enhance the bond between dogs and people and to be advocates for dogs as they cannot speak for themselves I understand that the primary Foster Carer must be 18 years of age or over I agree to allow a Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue representative to conduct a standard yard check of my property at any time before or during fostering a dog for Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue I agree that this dog is being cared for as a companion pet and will be provided with proper food, water, shelter, exercise and access to provide necessary veterinary treatment, the dog will be given a loving home and not be kept solely in the yard without interaction, the dog will not be allowed off lead or on retractable leads in public places, no dangerous poisons such as Rat Sack or Snail Bait will be held on the premises or accessible by the dog I agree to maintain the dog (at my own cost) with all essentials needed (Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue will supply these things if they have donations in stock) I understand that the dog is owned by Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue, not myself, and that this dog cannot be sold or given away under any circumstances I understand that in the event that I can no longer Foster the dog, I will notify Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue immediately and will work with them until the dog is placed into an approved home If the dog requires veterinary care, I confirm that I will first contact a Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue team member and take the dog to an approved veterinary clinic. I agree to bear all related costs of any other veterinary care and costs where vet care was not approved prior (unless it is an emergency and you are unable to get a hold of a Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue Representative) While fostering a dog for Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue, I will notify them before I take in another Foster Dog from another rescue group I fully understand that Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue expect high standards of moral and ethical treatment of the dog/s whilst in care and I will adhere strictly to these standards in my capacity as a volunteer I understand and have thought about the emotional consequences if the dog in my care has to be euthanized due to unresolvable health issues or behavioural issues, although Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue will seek veterinary and/or professional trainers advice before doing so I understand that I am a vital part of any successful adoption and that I will need to be willing and available to undertake meet and greets with potential adopters, supply pictures of my Foster Dog regularly or make the Foster Dog available for photographers to do so I understand that public relations are an important part of a volunteer’s activities, I hereby authorise Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue to use any photographs of me in its possession for public relations purposes I understand that my role is solely as a temporary home for a Foster Dog, and that although my opinion regarding the match between the Foster Dog and potential Adopters is very important given my relationship with and knowledge of my Foster Dog, the ultimate placement of any dogs that I foster will be conducted by Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue. It is Forgotten Souls Dog Rescues responsibility to review, interview and ultimately approve potential Adopters I understand that once Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue receives a completed Adoption Application Form from a potential Adopter regarding the Foster Dog in my care, I am not able to Adopt the dog myself My services are provided strictly in a voluntary capacity as a volunteer, and without any express or implied promise of salary, compensation or other payment of any kind whatsoever My services are furnished without any employment-type benefits, including employment insurance programs, worker’s compensation accrual in any form, holiday or sick leave I will remember in all my dealings with the public as a Foster volunteer that those members of the public will consider my words and actions to be representative of the attitudes and positions of Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue as an organisation and I understand that as an individual, I am not authorised to speak for Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue, nor can I enter into any agreements on behalf of Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue I understand that Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue cannot guarantee or be held responsible for the temperament, behaviour, or health of any Foster Dog that I may handle. I am aware that Foster Dog/s may cause damage to my personal property, other pets and humans. I will keep the Foster Dog securely housed at all times while in my care I understand that the handling of animals and other volunteer activities may place me in a hazardous situation and could result in injury to me or my personal property. On behalf of myself, and my heirs’ personal representatives and assigns, I hereby release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue and its directors, officers, and agents from any and all claims, causes of action and demands of any nature, whether known or unknown, arising out of or in connection with my volunteer activities I understand that Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue may reclaim the dog if, in their opinion, any of the above conditions are not met or the dog is being mistreated or abused. I understand that I will be liable for any fees and costs incurred by Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue out of the enforcement of this agreement. I agree that in the event that the dog is demanded back due to non-compliance with this agreement, I forfeit all rights to the dog and no compensation shall be provided Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue agree to provide the foster dog with all vaccinations and heart worm testing appropriate for the age of the dog I acknowledge that any Foster Dog is the property of Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue and I will return the Foster Dog to them if I am requested to do so The purpose of this Foster Application Form is to ensure that both the Foster Dog and potential Foster Carer/Family are matched for a rewarding experience together and that the Applicant understands and accepts the position of a Foster Carer with knowledge and understanding of the agreement and the position of Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue. At Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue, we are committed to the safety and well-being of our rescued dogs as well as our Foster Carer’s and their current pets. We appreciate that all situations are different and will consider all applications equally. Submission of this Foster Application Form does not ensure Foster Care of any dog, all applications are carefully reviewed and a decision is provided to the Applicant as soon as practicableBy submitting this application I accept a position as a volunteer Foster Carer as per the below agreement and I have considered all aspects of responsible pet care involved with Fostering for Forgotten Souls Dog Rescue and I am satisfied that I can provide a loving foster home for this/these dog/sCommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.