FOSTER APPLICATION FORM

PLEASE FILL OUT THE BELOW EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM

Alternatively, you can download a PDF version here.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone

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Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Municipality/Council

Please tell us how long you owned your previous dog and what happened to it?

Are there any circumstances where you might not be willing to adopt a dog?

If you are not enquiring about a particular dog, please give sex and age of dog you would be interested in adopting?

Why do you want to adopt a dog?

Have you ever taken an animal to a shelter or released it to another party?

Would you be willing to allow a representative to make a home visit at a mutually agreed time?

Do you own your home? If you are renting, please provide us with your landlords written verification that a dog is permitted:

Please provide us with an emergency contact

Name

First Name

Last Name

Emergency mobile number

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Home number

Address (if different from above)

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Do you currently have a vet? If so please provide 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 the contact these referees should the application proceed

Vet name

Vet phone number

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Vet email

Referee 1 full name

Referee 1 phone number

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Referee 1 email address

Referee 2 full name

Referee 1 phone number

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Referee 2 email address

Is there anyone else you would like to tell us about you, your family or your interest in adopting a bull terrier?

Your home

Number of people of the premises

Ages if under 25

Will your new dog have regular contact with children 5 years or under or elderly people?

Do you currently have any pets?

If you have a dog(s) are they

Registered

Desexed

C5 vaccinated

Microchipped

Insured

Where do your pets sleep? Where will the new dog sleep?

Which areas of the house will your new Bull Terrier 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? Do you have a swimming pool? if so is it fenced?

If no one is at home, where will your new dog stay? Inside or outside? If the dog is outside, what type of shelter will the dog have?

How many hours will the new dog be without human company for each day?

How many dogs are you allowed by your council?

Breed, knowledge and experience

Bull terriers are a strong, powerful breed and can be dominating. They require their master to be of a calm and assertive demeanour and to have patience, while rules, boundaries are routines are being established.

How will your new Bull Terrier be introduced to your family members? What specific steps will you take to integrate them?

How will your new Bull Terrier be introduced to your existing pets? what specific steps will you take to integrate them?

Please tell us what breeds of dog you have previously owned. Have you ever owned a Bull Terrier?

Please tell us what research you have untaken to find out more about the Bull Terrier breed.

Please tell us how often you will have time to walk your new dog? how long for? on lead or off lead?

There is usually an adjustment period, until a new dog settles in, how do you plan to make your new dog feel at ease and how will you cope with the possible complications that may arise?

Under what circumstances would you give up your new dog?

I have read and understood the foster Terms & Conditions

By checking this box I am confirming that I have read and understood all the terms and conditions outlined here and I acknowledge that I will abide by these conditions if my Expression of Interest to foster a bull terrier is approved

Yes

Foster Terms & Conditions

NSW Bull Terrier Rescue Inc (NSWBTR Inc.) Terms and Conditions

Updated 5 August 2016

The following Terms and Conditions apply to any animal from NSWBTR Inc. Bull Terrier Rescue Qld and Pets for Vets are part of NSW Bull Terrier Rescue Inc (NSWBTR Inc) and as such, are covered by the same Terms and Conditions.
All animals remain the property of NSWBTR Inc. throughout any foster and/or trial period.
Ownership of the animal will only be transferred to the new owner after the agreed trial period.
Any adoption fee must be paid in full prior to the animal being sent on trial.
If a foster dog is being adopted, the agreed adoption fee must be paid in full prior to the ownership of the animal being transferred from NSWBTR Inc.
I agree that the Bull Terrier is being fostered/adopted for myself and will not be sold, adopted, or given to another party.
I agree that the dog will not be allowed off my premises unsupervised.
When taking the dog out or travelling by car, I shall remain vigilant and he/she will be secured by a harness and/or collar and lead and will wear an ID tag.
I agree that the 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.
I agree to care for the dog in a humane manner. This includes providing adequate, food, water, shelter, attention and veterinary care.
I understand and agree, that it is a NSWBTR Inc requirement that the dog is desexed prior to any adoption being finalised.
I have read, understood and will abide by the Foster/Adoption Guidelines provided on the NSWBTR Inc website.
I agree that if I have any training issues or difficulties with the dog, I will contact NSWBTR Inc for advice and will return the dog to NSWBTR Inc on their request.
I agree that if the dog is rehomed as an only pet, I will not attempt to bring other animals into the home.
If the dog is rehomed with another pet, I agree to carefully supervise them when they are together and will not leave them alone together until I am confident that there will be no conflict.
I understand that the dog may need extra patience and understanding and I agree to allow the dog a reasonable time to adjust to new surroundings.
I will allow a NSWBTR Inc representative to make periodic visits to my home during any foster care or trial period.
I understand and agree that NSWBTR Inc will only cover pre approved veterinary expenses for the dog, by a NSWBTR Inc authorised Veterinarian. NSWBTR Inc will not reimburse any unauthorized expenses.
I shall continue to communicate with NSWBTR Inc regarding the progress and welfare of the dog.
I agree to keep NSWBTR Inc updated with my current contact details.
I agree that if at any point I am unable to keep the dog, I will return him/her to NSWBTR Inc, without requesting a fee.
I agree that there will be a minimum of a two week trial period prior to any adoption, longer if rehoming with other animals or as deemed suitable by NSWBTR Inc. During this time I shall take full responsibility for the dog and will abide by the NSWBTR Inc guidelines, terms and conditions.
I understand and agree, that although every dog adopted has been tested for temperament & behaviour, I agree to foster/take on trial/adopt the dog at my own risk and indemnify and release NSWBTR Inc, its director and volunteers, of any and all liability arising from damages to person(s) or property caused by the dog.
I agree that NSWBTR Inc remain as a second contact on the microchip details of the dog.
I agree that the dog will only ever be given to NSWBTR Inc. This applies for the lifetime of the dog. He/she will never be surrendered to or sold to any other person or organisation.
I agree that all statements on this form are true. If it is found that any statements are untrue, the adopted dog may be confiscated.
By submitting an application I am agreeing to the above Terms and Conditions.

I have read and fully understand the Terms and Conditions of this agreement and agree that it is not arbitrary and that provisions herein, are common in pet adoption agreements. I further understand, that if I fail to comply with any of the Terms specified herein, NSW Bull Terrier Rescue Inc (NSWBTR Inc) has the right to reclaim the dog and to enforce this contract in a court of law.