Rabbit Advocate Foster Application OUR PURPOSE is to promote the welfare of domestic rabbits. WE BELIEVE that rabbits deserve to be treated with compassion and valued as companion animals. OUR GOALS ARE: To educate the public about the physical and social needs of domestic rabbits. To promote the adoption of homeless rabbits from foster homes, shelters, and rescue groups into loving homes. To reduce rabbit overpopulation by promoting rabbit spays and neuters. WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER in attaining these goals with free and open communication and by demonstrating mutual respect and consideration. Name * Address City * State * Zip Telephone # Email * Emergency contact and phone number How many of each in your household? Adults Children Children ages? Who will be the primary caretaker? Is there anyone in your family who is allergic to rabbits or hay? Yes No Do you currently own or rent? Own Rent If renting, what pets does your landlord allow? Landlord phone number Landlord address If you move, what will you do with your rabbit(s)? What pet behaviors are unacceptable in your home? You will be responsible for medical care expenses. What do you expect to spend for veterinary services each month for your foster rabbit(s)? Veterinarian Name and Vet Clinic Are you able to transport your rabbit to and from weekend outreaches? Yes No What research or reading have you done about companion rabbits? What first hand experience have you had with companion rabbits? Why do you want to foster a rabbit? How do you plan to house the rabbit(s)? Would you like assistance in planning your rabbit's housing? Yes No Under what circumstances, if any, will your rabbit be allowed outdoors? Name some reasons that would cause you to be unable to continue being a foster home for your rabbit. How long will you be able to continue as a foster home? Please list other pets you've had, past and present. List current animals first. Type of animal #1 Age #1 Sex #1 Male Female Altered #1 Yes No If you no longer have the animal, please tell what happened #1 Type of animal #2 Age #2 Sex #2 Male Female Altered #2 Yes No If you no longer have the animal, please tell what happened #2 Type of animal #3 Age #3 Sex #3 Male Female Altered #3 Yes No If you no longer have the animal, please tell what happened #3 Type of animal #4 Age #4 Sex #4 Male Female Altered #4 Yes No If you no longer have the animal, please tell what happened #4 Type of animal #5 Age #5 Sex #5 Male Female Altered #5 Yes No If you no longer have the animal, please tell what happened #5 Do you have? Auto insurance Homeowner's or liability insurance You will be asked to furnish a copy of your driver's license or photo identification. Have you read and are you in agreement with our mission statement and philosophy? Yes No If no, please explain: Other comments: Before hitting the Send button, please read the full text of the foster agreement below. By submitting this application I agree that I: Understand that I am the legal owner of this rabbit and am responsible for his/her care including medical expenses. Will provide proper nutritious food, water, adequate shelter, exercise and veterinary care for the rabbit in my care. Will read the Rabbit Advocate Adoption Guidelines and abide by them when placing the rabbit(s) into a permanent, loving home. Intend to contribute time and energy toward placing the rabbit(s) into a permanent, loving home. Will hold harmless the Rabbit Advocates, it’s volunteers and directors, for any injury or liability the rabbit may cause to me, members of my family or any other person or property. Assume all liability for damages to other persons or properties which may be caused by the rabbit(s) while in my care. Will notify Rabbit Advocates if the rabbit(s) become unadoptable due to medical or behavioral issues. Will use the Pre-Adoption Questionnaire and an adoption contract when completing an adoption. Will charge a minimum adoption fee of $25 when completing an adoption. Will not breed rabbits. Will not abuse or neglect any animal. Will demonstrate courtesy and respect to others and willingness to learn from them. Have submitted true and accurate information on this document. Will keep current phone number and address on file with Rabbit Advocates. Rabbit Advocates agree to: Feature a picture and a description of the rabbit(s) on the Rabbit Advocate web page. Sponsor adoption outreaches. Offer support, when needed, during the guardianship and adoption process. Make available to potential adopters all medical and behavioral information. I understand that my participation in any of the volunteer opportunities with the Rabbit Advocates is strictly on a volunteer basis. Therefore, no insurance against injuries is provided for me. I agree to release the Rabbit Advocates, a non-profit organization, its officers and directors, from any and all injuries, loss, damage, liability, claims, cost and expense including legal fees incurred during my participation as a volunteer with the Rabbit Advocates. I have carefully read, understand and agree with the contents of this document. My submission of this document is my signature and I sign this document voluntarily.