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Do you have a valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle?
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Emergency Contact Information
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Relationship to you
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Do you have any allergies or other medical conditions that would be affected by exposure to animals? If yes, please tell us.
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References
Please provide 2 Personal References, Full Name & Phone #
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About You & Your Household
Who will be responsible for the animal?
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Number of adults (18+) at home?
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Number of children at home (0 - 7 years)
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Number of children at home (8 - 17 years)
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Any visiting children?
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Do you, or anyone in your family have allergies to dogs or cats or asthma? If yes, how do you cope? (If no or unknown, please write "No problems")
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How busy is your family's schedule?
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What kind of home do you live in?
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Do you own or rent?
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If you rent, do you have your landlord's permission to have pets? A copy of the rental agreement or a letter from your landlord will be required before starting to foster with us.
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I do not rent
Do you have a fenced yard?
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Are your windows screened?
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Background Information
Have you ever been convicted of neglect or cruelty to animals?
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Fostering Interests
Are you okay with having animals in your home?
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Are you okay with crating/kenneling animals?
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Do you have any training that may be pertinent for fostering?
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If yes, please provide more information.
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Have you fostered for another rescue/shelter before?
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If yes, please tell us which one(s).
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About Your Pets
Are there other dogs or cats in your household?
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Please list: Species, Breed, Gender, Age & Name (If there are no other dogs or cats, please write "No other animals")
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Are all dogs and cats in your household fixed?
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No other dogs or cats
Are there any other animals aside from dogs or cats in your household? ie Hamsters, birds, reptiles etc.
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Please list: Species, Breed, Gender, Age & Name (If there are no other pets, please write "No other pets")
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If need be, will you be able to keep your own pets seperate from your foster animal(s) for a minimum 24 hours?
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I will try my best
I don't have any other pets
Describe Your Ideal Foster Animal
What size of animal would you like to foster?
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Medium
Large
No Preference
What kind of dogs would you like to foster? Select all options that apply.
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Orphaned puppies
Mother & puppies
Sick/Injured adult dog
Sick/Injured puppy
Behavioral/Training issues
Healthy/not nursing/no behavioral problems
Anything
I don't want to foster dogs
What kind of cats would you like to foster? Select all options that apply.
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Orphaned Kittens
Mother & Kittens
Sick/Injured adult cat
Sick/Injured kitten
Behavioral/Training issues
Healthy/not nursing/no behavioral problems
Anything
I don't want to foster cats
Let's Chat About Time Spent With Your Foster
On average how long will the animal be alone on weekends? (If fostering cats please put "no dogs")
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How many hours of exercise can you give a foster dog on weekends? (If fosting cats please "no dogs")
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Problems you are willing to work on Select all options that apply.
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Fearfulness (Cats & Dogs)
House or litter training (Dogs & Cats)
Barking/vocalization (Dogs & Cats)
Crate/Kennel training (Dogs & Cats)
Separation Anxiety (Dogs)
Excitability (Dogs & Cat )
Mild aggression (Dogs & Cats)
Mild aggression (Dogs)
Reaction to other dogs (Dogs)
Obedience (Dogs)
Reactions to other cats (Cats)
Reaction to dogs (Cats)
Reaction to children (Dogs & Cats)
Under what circumstances would you want your foster animal moved? Select all options that apply
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Barking/Vocalization (Dogs & Cats)
Shy/Fearful
Housebreaking
Shedding
Chewing
Digging
Jumping Up
Scratch/Climb Furniture
Aggression
Medical reasons
Behavioral problems
Lack of Time
I would not want to move my foster animal.
Are there any breeds or types of animals you would NOT want to foster? Ex: "Not a fan of terriers," or "Restricted from breeds such as pit bull,etc.
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Are you willing to allow a CAWS volunteer do a home visit via appointment?
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If no, please tell us why.
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Volunteer Interests
If you are intrested in other volunteer positions, as well as fostering, please check boxes that apply.
In what capacity are you interested in volunteering your time?
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Adoption Day Volunteer
Education/Outreach
Fundraising
Marketing/Public Relations
Media/Communications
Medical/Rehab Volunteer
Office/Clerical
Photography
Transport - Animals
Transport - Supplies
Social Media/Blogger/Website
Screening - Adoptions
Screening - Foster Homes
Screening - New Volunteers
I would only prefer to foster at this time.
General Info
How did you hear about us?
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Why have you chosen The CAWS as an organization you'd like to volunteer for?
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Volunteer Agreement, Assumption of Risk, General Release of Liability
As a volunteer for The CAWS, I agree to read any volunteer related materials provided, complete a volunteer orientation and any other training necessary to the volunteer position.
I understand and agree to assume all risks related to being a volunteer with CAWS including all risk of loss, injury or illness, damage to personal property, and death.
As there may be physical labor involved in the moving/transporting of equipment and larger animals, I agree to be aware and respectful of my own limitations with regard to lifting and physical exertion.
I understand that The CAWS can revoke volunteer privileges if I fail to follow safety rules and regulations, policies or procedures.
I have never been arrested for or convicted of animal abuse.
I agree to perform volunteer duties for The CAWS without payment or compensation.
When representing The CAWS I will present myself professionally in dress, speech and conduct and always with the best interests of the organization in mind.
I agree to treat all The CAWS volunteers, animals, property (intellectual and physical) and equipment with respect. I agree to return any and all property and animals to CAWS upon request or when my volunteer relationship ends.
As a volunteer for The CAWS, I understand that I may be recorded on film, video, or by other electronic means. I hereby consent to the use of such images/recordings in advertising, marketing, website, blogs, social media, etc. I understand that such recordings, as well as any that are the product of my work as a volunteer, are the property of The CAWS. I grant The CAWS permission to use such media and images.
I understand that confidentiality is of utmost importance and agree to adhere to strict confidentiality of ALL information I may be privy to, including but not limited to: animal surrender and medical information, applicant’s and volunteer’s personal information, and any internal business of The CAWS. I understand that this confidentiality extends beyond termination of my relationship with The CAWS.
I understand that Volunteers are not authorized at any time to speak to media on behalf of The CAWS unless designated to do so by the President, Vice-President or Marketing Director.
If I feel that any animal in the care of The CAWS volunteer is being harmed or exploited in any way, I agree to report such information to a member of the Board of Directors.
I give The CAWS my permission to use my personal information to communicate with me regarding my volunteer duties and opportunities via phone, email and Facebook. Approved volunteers will be added to a Facebook group for ease of communication. I understand that I am not to add/invite others to this group, as they must be added by an Admin. member and an approved volunteer.
The information provided on all forms is true to the best of my knowledge. Falsification or omission of any pertinent information may disqualify me from volunteering for The CAWS.
The relationship between The CAWS and the volunteer may be terminated at any time by either party.
You have read and understand the information provided in the Volunteer Agreement, Assumption of Risk and General Release of Liability
Volunteer Acknowledgement
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By typing your name below, you hereby agree to the terms listed above.
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