Thank you for your interest in directly improving an animal’s life by providing temporary care, comfort and stability. Please complete the form below to start your fostering journey. The details you provide in this form will help us match you with a suitable animal. Click here to find out more about fostering with RSPCA WA. Foster Care Application Form About you First name * Last name * What is street name and number? * What is your suburb? * What is your postcode? * Email address * Phone/ mobile * How old are you? * 18-2525-3435-4445-5455-6465-7475-8485+ Foster carers must be at least 18 years old. Current employment status Work full-timeWork part-timeCasualRetiredStudentUnemployedWork from homeStay at home parent Please outline your typical weekly working days/hours Do you have any prior experience providing foster care? Yes No If yes, please provide details: Where, when, for how long, type(s) of animals, etc. About Your Home & Family What type of home do you live in? * House with gardenUnit with small gardenUnit with no real gardenApartmentFarm or Acreage Is your yard securely fenced? * Yes No Describe the type of fencing around your yard, its height at the lowest point, whether it is secure and in good condition. * Minimum height required is 1.8m. How many people live in your home? 123456 or more Both adults and children Are there any children living at home or visiting regularly? Yes No If Yes, what are their ages? About Your Pets In order to be a Foster Carer for RSPCA WA, all pets are required to have and maintain up-to-date vaccinations. This protects your animals at home, and any animals placed on foster with you. In the event your animal is exposed to or contracts an infectious disease, any treatment your animal requires will not be covered by RSPCA WA. Please complete the following section for each pet that you have. Name of pet Type of animal, and breed Age This animal’s gender Male Female Is your pet desexed? Yes No - If your pet is not desexed, this may affect which animals you’re able to foster. Are your pet’s vaccinations up to date? Yes No - If your pet is not up to date with vaccinations, you may be unsuitable to foster. Please describe this pet’s personality: Please provide the same information, as above, for all your other pets. Include name, type of animal, breed, age, personality, whether it is desexed or not, and whether its vaccinations are up to date. About Your Foster Preferences If known, please state the name, breed, and/or animal ID of the specific animal who you are interested in fostering. If you saw an animal recently on a social media foster post, please state the animal’s name here. DOGS What kind of dogs are you interested in fostering? Select all that apply. If you’re not interested in dogs, please skip this section. Neonates Puppies (up to 6 months old) Mother with puppies Pregnant dogs Adult dogs (up to 7 years old) Senior dogs (over 7 years old) Small breeds (e.g. Chihuahua, Shih Tzu, etc.) Medium breeds (e.g. Kelpie, Staffy, etc.) Large breeds (e.g. Labrador, Bull Mastiff, etc.) Giant breeds (e.g. Great Dane, etc.) Any CATS What kind of cats are you interested in fostering? Please select all that apply. If you’re not interested in cats, please skip this section. Neonates Kittens (up to 6 months old) Mother with kittens Pregnant cat Adult cats (up to 6 years old) Senior cats (over 6 years old) Any OTHER ANIMALS Please indicate which of these animals you are able to foster: Rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and other pocket pets Horses, ponies Birds, fowl (chickens, ducks, geese, etc.) Sheep, goats, alpacas (please note a PIC number is required to foster livestock) Pigs What time period are you able to commit to? Please select all that apply to you. (required) Any 2 - 4 weeks 4 - 12 weeks 12 weeks - 6 months 6 months - 1 year Long term Day Excursions Sleepovers Please select all that apply below, if any: I only want to foster for the purpose of adoption I do not want to foster with the intention of adoption I am happy to foster animals with more complex medical needs I am happy to foster animals with more complex behavioural needs I am happy to foster animals subject to a prosecution (this is likely a long-term foster with no guarantee of adoption) If you have relevant industry experience, please tell us (i.e. Veterinary Nurse, previously worked in Animal Welfare, Dog Trainer, etc.) PROPERTY PHOTOS Please upload photos of your property to show that your property is suitable, safe and secure. If you intend to foster a dog, please include photos of your outdoor area that show: the type of fencing you have, and that there aren’t any gaps in or under fencing or gates where an animal could potentially squeeze through any water features or pools, and that council-approved fencing is in place to prevent an animal from falling in (or that temporary fencing can be installed) an overall idea of the condition of the back yard and the absence of hazardous objects. If you are unable to upload photos now, you can send them separately to fostercare@rspcawa.org.au after completing this form. File Upload Drop a file here or click to upload Choose File Maximum file size: 268.44MB DECLARATION Please check these boxes to indicate your acceptance and understanding of the terms and conditions of being an RSPCA WA Foster Carer: I confirm that I have provided RSPCA WA with true and accurate information in my application. * I confirm that I have provided RSPCA WA with true and accurate information in my application. I understand that the RSPCA WA Foster Care Coordinator will review and approve my application at his/her discretion. * I understand that the RSPCA WA Foster Care Coordinator will review and approve my application at his/her discretion. I understand that foster animal/s in my care will remain the property of RSPCA WA for the duration of my commitment, but that ultimately I am responsible for their care, safety and well-being. * I understand that foster animal/s in my care will remain the property of RSPCA WA for the duration of my commitment, but that ultimately I am responsible for their care, safety and well-being. I hold a current form of photo identification and can present it for inspection if required. * I hold a current form of photo identification and can present it for inspection if required. I agree to RSPCA WA conducting a property check at my home if required. * I agree to RSPCA WA conducting a property check at my home if required. RSPCA WA will only euthanise an animal if an animal’s welfare is compromised RSPCA WA will only euthanise an animal if an animal’s welfare is compromised and they are unable to be rehabilitated for either medical or behavioural reasons. Foster is often required for animals who are not yet ready for adoption for various reasons, but this may include where we are trying to understand if they are suitable and able to be safely rehomed. I understand and accept that a foster animal may result in a euthanasia decision, as per the organisation’s policies and procedures. Your privacy is important to us. By providing your details to RSPCA WA, you are agreeing to receive related communications from us. All personal information which you provide to us will be subject to our Privacy Policy, which is available at www.rspcawa.org.au. You can opt out of receiving communications from RSPCA WA at any time by calling (08) 9209 9300 or emailing privacy@rspcawa.org.au. Submit
