Please provide answers to all questions, failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.All applications will be acknowledged via text & email, please ensure that you check your Spam/Junk folderRescue dogs come into our care from all different types of backgrounds, and some are not pretty. Foster carers help to turn the life of a dog around and it can take time and effort to do so. It can mean trips back and forth to the veterinary clinic, administering medications daily, grooming, toilet training, and usually lots of general training. It can be frustrating and sad, but it can also bring a lot of joy and be very rewarding. But fostering is not for everyone, and it is certainly not a shortcut to obtaining a Cocker Spaniel. Before you progress and complete this application form, you need to consider if fostering is truly for you (and the whole family), as all the family must all be on board with the care and training of the dog.
If you do not have children living at your premises, but do have children that visit you (i.e. grandchildren, nieces/nephews, friends), could you please advise their ages.
If renting the property, please supply the contact details for your Property Manager/Landlord (this includes their name, the name of the Real Estate Agency (if applicable), an email address and a mobile telephone number/landline telephone number). It is not sufficient to say you have permission, we must make contact with them to ensure that you do have permission and that it is noted on your lease/tenancy agreement.
PLEASE REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ANSWERED EVERY QUESTION, FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING REJECTEDALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED VIA TEXT & EMAIL, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU CHECK YOUR SPAM/JUNK FILE
Before you submit it, please read this very carefully
By submitting this application, I agree that all the information I have provided is correct. Providing untruthful answers or failure to comply with the requirements of this application can result in the rejection of the application. If said information is found to be misleading or untrue after the Cocker has been placed, I agree that the Cocker will be returned to Cocker Spaniel Rescue Australia immediately.
By signing and submitting this form, I agree to the following:
•I agree that the Cocker will NOT be an outside dog.
•I agree that the Cocker will NOT be used for breeding.
•I agree to allow CSRA to check the references that I provided.
•I agree to give CSRA at least 72 hours notice if I am no longer able to foster the dog (unless due to extenuating circumstances).
•I will request in writing any items that my foster dog needs, to CSRA administration for consideration
•I will follow any and all directions from CSRA regarding medical/behavioural or grooming care
•I will feed my foster dog a well balanced diet, (no vegan/vegetarian diets are permitted)
By signing and submitting this form, I understand the following:
•I understand that I am responsible for providing food, shelter, love, and care for the Cocker. CSRA will cover any veterinary, grooming or training costs that may arise. I will contact CSRA before obtaining any veterinary treatment for the Cocker in my care and CSRA will not unreasonably withhold approval for such treatment.
•I understand that at all times during the foster care period, the Cocker belongs to CSRA. CSRA assumes full ownership of any Cocker in foster care from the moment the dog is surrendered.
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•I understand that in the course of my role as a foster carer with CSRA. I am to maintain confidentiality at all times. I will not discuss anything regarding the dog(s) with their former owner or anyone else, nor will I discuss any of CSRA’s policies, communications or any other business. I will direct any and all enquiries to CSRA administration
•I understand that even after signing this form, I have the right to say no, and am under no obligation to foster a dog, if requested by CSRA.
LEGAL LIABILITY
Upon submitting this application I ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE that during the foster care period:
•I will be the person responsible for the control of the dog for the purposes of Section 6 of the Dog and Cat Management act 1995 (SA) (“the Act”) and, accordingly, I will be required by law to carry out the functions imposed by the Act. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that:
o I exercise effective control of the dog
o The dog does not wander at largeoThe dog is on a lead (not exceeding 2 metres in length) when in a public place
o The dog is either (1) on a lead; or (2) under effective control by command, in close proximity and in full view at all times when in a park
o The dog does not attack, harass or chase any person or any animal owned by or in the charge of another person
o The dog does not injure or damage the property of another person
o The dog does not create a noise by barking or otherwise which unreasonably interferes with the peace, comfort or convenience of a person
o I obtain permission of the person in charge before taking the dog into any school, pre-school or child care centre, or any shop (other than a pet shop or grooming parlour)
o If the dog defecates in a public place I will immediately remove the faeces and dispose of them in a lawful and suitable manner
o The dog is appropriately restrained if transported in the open tray of a vehicle
•I will be the “keeper” of the dog for the purposes of section 66 of the Act and accordingly I will be responsible in tort for injury, damage or loss caused by the dog [a full copy of the Act is available at http://www.legislation.sa.gov.au
•I will assume all legal liability for any personal injury or property damage caused by the dog and sustained by me or any other person during the foster care period
•I will ensure that I have adequate insurance cover in respect of such liability
•I waive my rights to sue Cocker Spaniel Rescue Australia, its officers and volunteers from time to time, for any personal injury or property damage sustained by me or any other person arising out of or in any way associated with the fostering of the dog including any action to recover damages or fines for which I am liable at law and/or under this agreement.
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We appreciate you taking the time to complete this application. Upon review and approval, we will contact you.
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Cocker Spaniel Rescue Australia (under the umbrella of English Cocker Spaniels Australia Inc) reserves the right to refuse any application without prejudice or explanation.