5.SCARS Cat Foster Expression of Interest

Thank you for opening your home to foster with the Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge – you can make a huge impact to a cat in need. SCARS would be lost without our valuable foster carers, they provide an environment that enables healing and trust building along with unconditional love while waiting for their forever home. We require all kinds of foster homes, from caring for the sick and injured, kittens and mumma cats to those who just don’t cope in a shelter environment and the elderly.

Fostering cats can be a "time and emotional commitment" - emotional as you'll go through the highs of raising kittens or building confidence in a scared cat to the lows of having to say goodbye when they are ready to be adopted. Letting a foster animal go is giving the best gift to someone who really needs it. When you see the child holding his first kitten, or an elderly person with a cat on their lap, you can't be sad, because they are so happy. Is it easy? No...but it's usually fun, rewarding and enjoyable - and it is certainly always worth it.

SCARS will be with you along the way supporting you in whatever you or your foster cats and kittens need. We provide all their veterinary care here onsite at the refuge, along with training, food, toys, bedding etc.

• Please take the time to fill out the below form with as much information as you can, so we can match you with a cat or kittens that will suit you and your lifestyle.

Date *
Are you over 18 years of age? *
First Name *
Surname *
Address *
Suburb *
Postcode *
Email Address *
Best Contact Number *
Alternative/Emergency Contact Person Name *
Alternative/Emergency Phone Number *
Do you have access to reliable transport and live within one (1) hours drive of the refuge? *
Are you willing to make regular trips to the shelter whilst fostering (collect & return foster animal, fore regular vet visits & treatments & to collect supplies for my foster animal)? *
Do you have a separate room in your home to foster? *
Please tell us about your family. Please list ages of all children and include all family members in the home. *
Please tell us about other animals (cats, dogs, pocket pets) in your home? *
I understand my own animals must be well mannered and social to ensure a foster animal is safe in the home. *
I understand I am required to maintain my own animal’s vaccination schedules as directed by my own vet. *
My own animals must be vaccinated to minimise the spread of contagious disease from my animals to SCARS animals and vice versa. Whilst care is taken when placing animals into foster to minimise the spread of disease, there is an inherent risk when coming into contact with foster animals & the refuge of potential contamination. SCARS animals are not always completely vaccinated when entering foster care and may be at greater risk of contracting illness/ disease from the environment. I understand that contact with foster animals & the refuge carries a risk of potential contamination/disease spread to personal pets, and that it is essential vaccinations are kept up-to-date for the safety of all animals.
I would be willing to foster.. *
How many hours in a day would your foster cat/kittens be left alone? *
Do you have any relevant previous training, qualification, skills or experience with Cats? *
Are you willing and able to medicate your foster cat/kittens if training is provided? *
Have you considered the potential negative aspects of fostering? ie, Inappropriate toileting, destruction of personal items, sleepless nights or frequent feeding? *
Have you ever been convicted of harming an animal or been banned from owning animals in the past? *
Would you be willing to provide us with Personality information and Photos to use on social media? *
Would you be willing to allow a SCARS representative to inspect your home if any concerns arise? *
Is there anything else you would like Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge to know in regards to your application? *
By sending this electronically, I acknowledge that I have completely read this questionnaire and comprehend it fully. I understand that applying does not ensure me as a foster carer and that untruthful answers or failure to comply with the requirements of this application can result in the forfeiture of any SCARS foster animal fostered by me. I certify that the above information is correct, and I understand that the information will be verified.
I agree *
Please Sign....On PC, Hold Left click down on mouse to sign. *