K9 would appreciate the person who will be providing primary care of any dog fostered to complete this form.
Are you a K9 Volunteer? YesNoInterested in Volunteering
Do you rent or own? RentOwnOther
If renting, do you currently have rental permission to own a dog? YesNoN/A
Are you currently working? YesNo
Hours: Full timePart timeCasualOther
No, I am... UnemployedRetiredOther
Are you a permanent Australian Resident? YesNo
Your type of dwelling: House with a small backyardHouse with a medium backyardHouse with a large backyardUnitRetirement VillageAcreageCaravan ParkOther
Below, please list the members of your household by their relation to you and their ages:
Have any members of your household experienced animal related allergies? YesNo
If you have a yard: FencedUnfenced
If you have a pool: FencedUnfencedNot Applicable (I don’t have a pool)
Do you currently own a dog or is there a dog currently living at your household? YesNo
Do you own any other species of animal? YesNo
Species/Quantity
What experience do you have with dogs? (This question refers to any training, rehabilitation, veterinary or previous foster experience that you may have. Please mention anything you think may be relevant.)
Have you considered the negative aspects to fostering dogs, such as destruction of property, regular feeds, mess in the home, disrupted sleep etc.? YesNo
What kind of dog are you interested in fostering?
Where will the dog be during the day? Inside the HouseOutsideBoth
Where will the dog be sleeping at night? Inside the HouseOutside
Approximately how many hours a day will the dog be left home alone?
Where will the dog be when left alone? Inside the HouseOutsideBoth
What kind of exercise are you prepared to do with the dog, and how often?
What kind of training are you prepared to do with the dog?
Are you expecting to do any travel in the near future that would affect your ability to care for a foster dog? YesNo
Under what circumstances would you discontinue to foster a dog? Under what circumstances would you discontinue to foster a dog?
For what duration are you looking to foster for?
Are there any periods of time when foster care would not be available?
Becoming a foster carer for K9 Rescue will require an inspection of your household and fences where a foster dog may reside before your application is approved. K9 Rescue would maintain the right for its' Kennel Manager, Dog Assessor/Behaviourist or other K9 Committee Members to stop by your household unannounced to check on the condition of the dog. Do you have any objection to this? YesNo
While fostering a dog for K9 Rescue you may be required to follow training instructions from our Dog Assessor/Behaviourist and discouraged from using your own training techniques. Do you have any objection to this? YesNo
K9 Rescue would appreciate that foster carers provide the dog's food, treats, bedding, toys, travel and any other requirements at their own expense. Are you in a position, and are willing to, provide these things at your own expense? (Please Note: Medical and health related expenses are provided by K9 Rescue) YesNo
Are you comfortable for any potential adopters to contact you or come into your household to view and spend time with the dog you are fostering? (Please Note: Your opinion on potential owners is considered but you would not have the right to refuse or decline a potential adopter) YesNo
Can you transport your foster dog to and from the vet and K9 Rescue during the week as needed? YesNo
By completing this application, you agree that ALL information you have provided is correct, and that if any information changes you will advise K9 Rescue IMMEDIATELY. You understand that providing untruthful answers or the unwillingness to provide the information requested can result in your foster care application being refused.
