VBTR House Check

Thank you for doing a house check for a potential foster/adopter/volunteer of Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue Inc. NOTE: Fields with a * are mandatory and should be completed for the form to submit correctly. Please provide as much detail as possible when completing the form and ensure plenty of photos are taken (these should be uploaded in the fields provided at the end of this form, prior to clicking Submit).

When arriving at the house check – introduce yourself and advise that you are here on behalf of Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue.

Please ask the applicant to supply the email address provided in their initial application.
Are all house occupants there on the inspection?


Please supply at least one applicants preferred contact number
Please detail all household members here
If all applicants are not present for the inspection, please outline who is present and who is absent.
Ask to see photo ID. Only select "yes" if it confirms their name/s and the address of the house check. Please include a photo of the ID at the bottom of this form.


Are the fences secure? ie no holes, missing palings, are palings rotted, attached firmly.


Please provide details
Are there any dogs along the fence lines?


Please provide details
Type and approx. height of fence? ie timber paling, 6ft high.
Any gaps underneath fence where dog can get out?


Soil, is it soft where dogs could dig out?


Soil, is it soft where dogs could dig out?
Gates: type and closing mechanism. ie height, loose or secure, padlocks, are the gates see through?
Furniture ie pots, BBQs, garbage bins, or other things which a dog could hop onto then climb over the fence.


Please provide details
Is the yard clean and tidy? Are buildings well maintained? I.e rubbish, is the lawns mowed, clean of food scraps, faeces etc? Please select "no" If there is anything you are concerned a dog can hurt themselves on.


Is there shade/shelter in the yard from the elements ie rain and sun?


Please describe in detail
Is there any poisonous plants or plants that could cause allergies?


Is the dog is going to be allowed inside?


View the areas the dog will be allowed to be in, and where the dog will sleep. Describe in detail
Please select all that apply







Please describe in detail
Is the house clean and tidy and free from any hazards?


Please describe in detail
Try to get some idea of how often the dog will be allowed inside.
Tick all that apply.







Ask to see them. Note down type, sex and age and desex status for any dogs.
Are the pets in good condition and does the owner seem to have effective control over their behaviour?


Please describe in detail
If dog or cat are they friendly towards you or are timid/frightened of you?
Please describe in detail
Who is going to primarily care for the dog ie adult, children?
Have they purchased anything for the dog yet, such as kennel, food or bed?
If there are children, are the children clean and tidy and well behaved?
Impression of the people, attitude and are they all keen to get a dog
Would you feel happy for a Victorian Bull Terrier rescue Inc. dog to reside within this property?


Please describe in detail
Please attach images of fences/gates


House check completed by
Email for any further questions we may have for you:
VBTR House Check Representative

When leaving, advise that you will be reporting back to Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue and a representative will be in contact with them with feedback. Thankyou again for supporting VBTR!