VBTR Foster Application Form

Name of dog you are enquiring about? If applicable
These questions are aimed at making sure you understand the extra responsibilities that come with caring for a bull terrier and to assist us in placing the right bull terrier with you.
Title *
First Name *
Last Name *
Your email address *
Please confirm your email address
Title2
First Name 2
Last Name 2
Home No * numbers only, no spaces or symbols
Mobile No * * numbers only, no spaces or symbols
Street Address *
Town/Suburb *
State *
Postcode * * numbers only, no spaces or symbols
Country *
Council/Municipality eg. Maroondah Council
1. Have you any previous experience as a foster carer, if yes, please give details?
2. Have you ever taken an animal to a shelter or released it to another party? (if yes, please elaborate)
3. If you are not enquiring about a particular dog, please give sex and age of dog you would be interested in fostering.
4. Please tell us what type of care are you able to provide? Emergency/ Short Term/Long Term?
5. Are you able to transport a foster dog to veterinary/ assessment appointments as necessary?
6. Would you be willing to allow a representative to make a home visit at a mutually agreed time? Please note: A property inspection is required prior to fostering, to ensure the safety of the foster dog.
7. Do you own your home? If you are renting, please provide us with your landlord's written verification below that a dog is permitted:
Upload Written Permission Here:
Vet Information, Emergency Contacts and Referrals
Emergency Contact
Name *
Mobile Number * numbers only, no spaces or symbols
Home Phone * numbers only, no spaces or symbols
E-mail
Street Address
Town/Suburb
State
Postcode * numbers only, no spaces or symbols
Country
Vet details
Do you currently have a vet? If so, please provide us their name and phone number so we can contact them for a reference, together with one personal referee. If you do not have a vet please provide two personal references. We reserve the right to contact these referees should the application proceed. *	Yes No
Vet's Name *
Vet's Phone Number * * numbers only, no spaces or symbols
Vet's E-mail *
Referee 1
Referee 1 Name *
Phone Number * * numbers only, no spaces or symbols
Email *
Referee 2
Referee 2 Name *
Phone Number * * numbers only, no spaces or symbols
Email *
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about you, your family or your interest in fostering a bull terrier? The more information you provide, the better we will be able to determine suitability of a particular dog.
Your Home
Number of people living at premises?
Ages if under 25?
Will the foster dog have regular contact with children 5 years or under (own children, grandchildren, visiting children) or elderly people?
Do you currently have any pets? Please give breed, size, sex and age.
If you have dog(s) are they: By ticking the box you are saying yes to the question	Desexed? Registered? Microchipped? C5 Vaccinated? Insured?
Where do your current pets sleep? Where will the foster dog sleep? Please be specific eg kennel, verandah, laundry. If inside, which room?
Which areas of the house will the foster dog have access to, eg backyard and laundry/ kitchen/non-carpeted/other areas? Do you have a doggie door? Are there any areas which are off limits?
Is your yard securely fenced? Describe type of fencing (wooden, colourbond, wire etc) and height at the lowest point. If you have a swimming pool is it separately fenced?
If no-one is at home, where will the foster dog stay? Inside or Outside? If the dog is outside, what type of shelter will the dog have?
How many hours will the foster dog be without human company for each day?
How many dogs are you allowed by your Council?
Breed Knowledge and Experience
How will the foster dog be introduced to your human family members? What specific steps will you take to integrate them?
How will the foster dog be introduced to your existing pets? What specific steps will you take to integrate them?
Please tell us what breeds of dogs have you previously owned and have you ever owned a bull terrier?
Please tell us what research have you undertaken to find out more about the bull terrier breed?
How often can you walk the foster dog? (please note, at no stage are VBTR foster dogs to be off lead in any type of situation out of the yard.)
There is usually an adjustment period, until a new dog settles in, how do you plan to make your foster dog feel at ease and how will you cope with the possible complications that may arise?
Under what circumstance would you give up fostering, e.g. family illness, barking, digging, shedding, allergic to foster dog, destructive chewing, biting, growling, moving house, reactivity on lead, lack of housetraining, cost of food/care?
Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue Inc. Foster Terms & Conditions
- I agree that the named bull terrier is being fostered by myself and will not be sold, adopted, or given to another party under any circumstances. - I agree that the foster dog will not be allowed off my premises unsupervised. When taking the dog out or travelling by car, I shall remain vigilant at all times and he/she will be secured by a harness and/or collar, and will wear an ID tag. The foster dog will not be allowed off leash in public areas. - If requested to do so, I shall keep the foster dog apart from any other animals. - I will contact Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue Inc. immediately if the foster dog is lost or stolen. I will make every reasonable effort to recover the dog. - I agree that the foster dog will be a companion animal and will live as part of my family, he/she will not be used as a guard or hunting dog. The dog will not be kept as an outside pet. - I agree to care for the foster dog in a humane manner. This includes providing adequate, food, water, shelter, exercise, attention and veterinary care. I understand that foster dogs may need extra patience and understanding and I agree to allow the foster dog a reasonable time to adjust to new surroundings. - I agree that if I have any training issues or difficulties of any kind with the foster dog, I will contact Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue Inc. immediately. - I will not alter the foster dog's appearance in any way, shape or form. i.e. cropping, docking, colouring, except for routine grooming. - I will allow a Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue Inc. representative to make periodic visits to my home during the foster care period. - I understand and agree that Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue Inc. will only cover pre approved veterinary expenses for the dog, by a Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue Inc. authorised Veterinarian. Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue Inc. will not reimburse any unauthorized expenses. - I understand and agree that it is a Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue Inc. requirement that the foster dog will be desexed by a Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue Inc. authorised veterinarian when the dog is well enough to do so. - I agree to keep Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue Inc. updated with my current contact details and will notify them of any plans to move or travel, with or without the foster dog. - I agree to notify Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue Inc. of any change in circumstances that may prevent me from providing foster care at any time during the agreed foster period. - I agree that all property belonging to Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue Inc. will be returned to the organisation following the event that the dog is moved on or a breach of contract occurs. - I agree to return the foster dog to Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue Inc. in good condition, if at any point or for any reason Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue Inc. requests that I should surrender the dog, without requesting a fee. - If the foster carer would like to adopt the dog, discussions are made with VBTR inc. and the terms and conditions outlined in the adoption application stand until adoption contract is signed. - I will immediately notify Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue Inc. in the event of the dog's death during the foster care period. - Should I wish to adopt the foster dog, I will notify Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue Inc., and upon approval, shall follow Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue Inc. adoption procedures. There is a trial period when adopting a Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue Inc., during this time, all Foster Terms and Conditions still apply. - I agree to foster the named dog at my own risk and indemnify and release Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue Inc., its director and volunteers, of any and all liability arising from damages to person(s) or property caused by the dog. - I have read, understood and will abide by the Foster Guidelines provided on the Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue Inc. website.
*	I have read and fully understand the Terms and Conditions of this agreement (stated above) and agree that it is not arbitrary and that provisions herein, are common in pet foster care agreements.
*	I further understand, that if I fail to comply with any of the Terms specified herein, Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue Inc. has the right to reclaim the dog and to enforce this contract in a court of law.
Foster Carer's Full Name *
Date *
Digital Signature *
Driver License Please upload a copy of your current Driver Licence or Passport for security purposes. Thank you.

VBTR Foster Application Form

These questions are aimed at making sure you understand the extra responsibilities that come with caring for a bull terrier and to assist us in placing the right bull terrier with you.

Vet Information, Emergency Contacts and Referrals

Vet details

Referee 1

Referee 2

Your Home

Breed Knowledge and Experience

Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue Inc. Foster Terms & Conditions