Farm Animal Foster Application

Animal you wish to foster (leave blank if non specific)
What kind of fostering are you interested in? *
First Name *
Last Name *
Name as appears on Facebook (required for foster carer group approval) *
Phone Number *
Address *
Suburb *
Postcode
Email address *
Date of Birth *
What is your living arrangement? *
Please describe the humans who lives with you (names & age etc) *
Have you ever been involved in a foster care program before? *
Who did you foster with prior to Willow Tree Sanctuary? Any comments on your experience?
Do you have any pets of your own? Please tell us about them (breed, age, sex etc) *
Are your pets (or pets you look after) up to date with vetwork? (Desexed, microchipped, vaccinated yearly, worm & flea treatment monthly?). If not, please describe why below *
Do you work with a local vet? Please list contact details *
Please describe your experience with farm animals
What type of animals would you like to foster? (Select all that apply) *
Are there restrictions on animals within your selected preferences? (i.e.Females only, poultry only etc) *
Where will your foster animal be kept during the day? Please describe your fencing and amount of land available to them. *
Where will your foster animal be kept at night? Please describe the type of shelter, if any for your foster animals *
Can you commit to bottle feeding animals twice a day if applicable? *
Foster carers are required to show Willow Tree Sanctuary where the foster animal/s will be living by providing photographs (a home check may be requested by staff if photos are inadequate or requires a check in person). Please upload photos of your fence, where animal will be kept and of your shelter/coops
Photo
Photo
Photo
Foster Carer Agreement - Please check each condition you agree to. Failure to agree to all conditions may result in your foster application being denied.
	I agree to keep in regular weekly contact with my coordinator; providing updates, photos and videos of my foster animal/s
	I agree to provide adequate food, water, shelter and enrichment for my foster animal/s and to keep the animal and environment in a hygienic and satisfactory condition.
	I agree to inform my coordinator immediately of any changes in my circumstance, environment or otherwise that may effect my foster animal/s (including contact information).
	I agree to provide transportation for my foster animal/s to and from their vet appointments as needed
	I agree that if I take my foster animal to a non-approved vet without prior approval from my coordinator, Willow Tree Sanctuary will not cover the costs or provide reimbursement.
	I agree that while I have a foster in my care, I will only foster for Willow Tree Sanctuary. I will not foster for another rescue group at the same time as. Willow Tree Sanctuary without prior approval from my coordinator. (This includes pet sitting)
	I agree that any and all animals in my home or that will have access to my foster animal will have current and up-to-date vetwork (including vaccinations and desexing) and understand the risk to my animals if they are not.
	I understand that Willow Tree Sanctuary may not know the medical history or any undisclosed behavioural problems (any information provided to staff is shared with the carer prior to collection).
	I agree to accept the animal in its current condition (health and behaviour) and to work with the staff on issues that arise (where able).
	I agree that I will not hand over care or ownership of my foster animal to any other party (shelter, pound, carer, adopter etc.) unless approved to do so by your coordinator.
	I agree to inform my coordinator immediately if I am no longer able to provide due care to my foster animal; understanding that the animal may not be moved straight away due to carer availability.
	I agree to inform my coordinator immediately should my foster animal become sick, injured, lost or anything else that could impact their health or adoption.
	I agree that should my foster become sick or injured or otherwise while in my care due to negligence on my part, that I am fully responsible for all costs associated and may result in immediate removal of the animal and approval as foster carer
	I understand that Willow Tree Sanctuary are the legal owners of all foster animals that are surrendered to the rescue (this includes animals who are not microchipped)
	I agree that any decisions that need to be made on the welfare of a Willow Tree Sanctuary foster animal, including health, behaviour and euthanasia will be made by the coordinator and committee only.
	I agree that the Facebook Carers Group is to be used to communicate regarding Willow Tree Sanctuary foster animals only; and that no harassment, bullying or abuse of any kind will be tolerated.
	I agree that if I am approved to adopt (foster fail) an animal in my care; the animal remains legal property of Willow Tree Sanctuary until the below criteria is met: 1) a signed application is submitted. 2) all required vet work is completed. 3) complete payment has been received as per invoice emailed to me. 4) adoption paperwork is emailed to me to confirm successful adoption. Failure to comply with any of the above may result in WTS enlisting help from debt collection agencies and local authorities
	I agree that any sensitive business information I hear during my time with Willow Tree Sanctuary should be treated as confidential and I will not under any circumstance disclose said information to an unauthorised third party.
	I agree that failure to comply with the terms and conditions as stated above may result in the removal of my foster animals and termination of my foster agreement and registration.
	If you did not check one or more of the above, please list your reasons below and our foster coordinator will be in touch to discuss in further detail
	I consent to the foster coordinator calling me for a brief interview and to answer any questions
By signing below and accepting a foster animal into my care, I acknowledge that I am bound by and agree to the above terms and conditions of fostering for Willow Tree Sanctuary. Furthermore I understand that should I be in breach of the above terms and conditions my registration will be terminated and I may be held liable (financially or otherwise) for any damage, death, illness or injury caused by or to my foster animal.
When you press submit, it will take you to a new page that says 'Thank you'. If you press submit and the page scrolls to a different spot in the form, there is a field you have missed. Fields with a red Asterix * are required fields. This includes the checkboxes at the bottom.