The purpose of this application is to ensure that both the animal and potential foster family are matched for a rewarding experience together, and that the foster carer understands and accepts the position of a foster carer with knowledge and understanding of the agreement and position of Bull Arab Rescue. 

At Bull Arab Rescue, we are committed to the safety and well-being of our rescued animals and our foster carer’s pets. We appreciate that all situations are different and will consider all applications equally. Submission of this application does not guarantee foster care of any specified animal, all applications are carefully reviewed and a decision is provided to the applicant as soon as practicable: 

I understand that I am entering into a binding agreement between myself and The Trustee for Bull Arab Rescue for providing foster care to a rescue animal. I confirm that I have read this entire agreement carefully and fully understand all aspects before signing. 

• I understand and support the mission of Bull Arab Rescue, which is to provide shelter and care for animals; to provide programs and services that enhance the bond between animals and people; and to be advocates for animals as they cannot speak for themselves. 
• I agree that this dog is being cared for as a companion pet. 
• That the dog will be provided with proper food, water, shelter, exercise and access to provide necessary veterinary treatment. 
• That the dog will be given a loving home and not be kept solely in the yard without interaction. 
• While fostering a dog for Bull Arab Rescue, I will notify them before I take in another foster dog from another rescue group.
• I fully understand that Bull Arab Rescue expects high standards of moral and ethical treatment of the animals under its care. I will adhere strictly to these standards in my capacity as a volunteer. 
• I agree to maintain the dogs need including food and prevention medications as provided Bull Arab Rescue.
• Bull Arab Rescue agree to provide the foster dog with all vaccination, heart worm testing and treatment appropriate for the age of the dog.
• If the animal requires veterinary care, I confirm that I will first contact a Bull Arab Rescue Coordination Team Member and take the dog to an approved veterinary clinic. I agree I will bear all related costs of any other veterinary care and costs where not approved for booked at an approved veterinary surgery. 
• I understand that in the event that I can no longer foster the animal, due to injury, illness, accident or any other reason and are unable to fully care for the dog, I will notify Bull Arab Rescue immediately and will work with Bull Arab Rescue to place the dog in an another home. 
• I confirm that I understand, that I am not the owner of this dog and that it may not be sold or given away in any circumstance.
• I understand that Bull Arab Rescue may reclaim the dog if, in its opinion, any of the above conditions are not met, or the dog is being mistreated or abused. I understand that I will be liable for any fees and costs incurred by Bull Arab Rescue out of the enforcement of this agreement. I agree that in the event that the dog is demanded back due to non-compliance with this agreement, I forfeit all rights to the dog and no compensation shall be provided. 
• I understand that I am a vital part of any successful adoption and that I will need to be willing and available to undertake meet and greets with potential adopters, supply pictures of my foster dog regularly or make the foster dog available for photographers for portraits for advertising. 
• I understand that public relations are an important part of a volunteer’s activities, I hereby authorise Bull Arab Rescue to use any photographs of me in its possession for public relations purposes. 
• I understand that my role is solely as a temporary home for a foster pet, and that although my opinion regarding the match between the foster pet and potential adopters is very important given my relationship with and knowledge of my foster pet, the ultimate placement of any pets I foster will be conducted by Bull Arab Rescue. It is Bull Arab Rescues responsibility to review, interview and ultimately approve potential adopters. 
• My services are provided strictly in a voluntary capacity as a volunteer, and without any express or implied promise of salary, compensation or other payment of any kind whatsoever. 
• My services are furnished without any employment-type benefits, including employment insurance programs, worker’s compensation accrual in any form, holiday or sick leave.
• Accordingly, I acknowledge that any foster pet is the property of Bull Arab Rescue and I will return the foster pet to Bull Arab Rescue if I am requested to do so. 
• I will remember in all my dealings with the public as a foster volunteer that those members of the public will consider my words and actions to be representative of the attitudes and positions of Bull Arab Rescue as an organisation. I understand that as an individual, I am not authorised to speak for Bull Arab Rescue, nor can I enter into any agreements on behalf of Bull Arab Rescue. 
• I understand that Bull Arab Rescue cannot guarantee or be held responsible for the temperament, behaviour, or health of foster pets that I may handle. I am aware that foster pets may cause damage to my personal property, other pets, and humans. I will keep dogs securely housed at all times while in my care. 
• I understand that the handling of animals and other volunteer activities may place me in a hazardous situation and could result in injury to me or my personal property. On behalf of myself, and my heirs’ personal representatives and assigns, I hereby release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless Bull Arab Rescue and its directors, officers, and agents from any and all claims, causes of action and demands of any nature, whether known or unknown, arising out of or in connection with my volunteer activities.

You have a responsibility to keep yourself, the general public, your existing pets and your foster dog safe at all times. 

When fostering dogs that have listed and discussed behavioural issues (male dog aggression, female dog aggression, small dog aggression, lead aggression, livestock prey drive, cat aggression etc) all instructions regarding containment, socialising, housing, transport and exposure must be followed. Costs related to any failure to adhere to instructions and or restrictions resulting in personal injury, property damage, and veterinarian treatment will become the responsibility of the foster carer in breach of aforementioned restrictions.

If the animal you are fostering requires veterinary care, you agree to first contact a Bull Arab Rescue Administration team member and take the dog to an approved veterinary clinic. 

In emergency situations where contact cannot be made before vet work is needed and the dogs life is in danger, treatment may be started but all efforts to contact Bull Arab Rescue must be made.

You agree that you may bare all costs related to unapproved vet work, or costs related to vet work completed at an unapproved veterinary surgery or any vet work that is necessary as a direct result of specific instructions/restriction not being followed. 

In the event that you can no longer foster the animal, due to injury, illness, accident or any other reason and are unable to fully care for the dog, you will notify Bull Arab Rescue immediately and will work with Bull Arab Rescue to place the dog in another home. 

You must remain in care of the dog being fostered until the dog is adopted, a more suitable foster home is found, other arrangements are made with the knowledge of Bull Arab Rescue Administrators, and the dog is not be sold or given away in any circumstance. 

When going away for a time period that requires alternate carers for your foster dog and you can provide your own carers a line of communication must be set up to allow the administrators to contact the temporary carer and vice versa. 

Temporary carers must also abide by the duty of care including specific restrictions to socialisations and housing.

It is the responsibility of the Fosters to instil ideal behaviours in their foster dogs. Basic training such as sit, drop, stay, leave and house manners will assist the dog in getting adopted and create a more balanced dog all round. 

When the foster pack is received the ID tag must be placed on the collar. In the event an id tag is not present a suitable source of id must be attached to their collar with both Bull Arab Rescue and the foster carers number on it. This id and collar must be worn at all times. 

It is the responsibility of the foster carer to create a balanced and structured routine ie: both in and outdoors so no anxiety can be created if dog is adopted to an outdoor only home. 

Sharing updates on the BAR Pawfect Companion Public Group & other pages about the foster dog. 

We are happy for and encourage our foster families to share updates and photos/videos of the foster dog and its progress, however there are some things that must be formally announced by the Admin team first. 

• Please don’t post any photos or information about the Foster dog until the Admin team have formally introduced the dog is in care.
• We would appreciate the foster family to refrain from posting / commenting or making any reference to the adoption of a dog until it has been formally announced by Admin team. 

When you do post pictures of the Foster dog, please tag all Admins in the post so that we are aware of and can respond to any comments about adoption inquiries.

By signing the foster carer application you agree to abide by this duty of care. I have read the Child Safety and Dogs information and will ensure that I explain this to any children that will be around the foster dog. By submitting this application I have considered all the aspects of responsible pet care involved with foster care and I am satisfied that I can provide a loving, foster home for this/these animals. I also accept a position as a volunteer foster carer as per the above agreement.

I understand that if I am entering into this agreement to Foster to Adopt the dog, that I will be required to pay the adoption fee and pay half the cost of the transport fees. These fees will be advised to me, by Bull Arab Rescue prior to the dog coming into my care.