Foster Application
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Rabbit Rescue foster parent. Fostering is one
of the most important aspects of the Rescue, and your help is greatly appreciated.
Rabbits must be housed INDOORS at all times for fostering.
We ask that you submit a photo of your fostering set up along with your foster
application. You may attach a .jpg file to the electronic application.
This application will help us find you a suitable animal to foster.
Have you ever contacted Rabbit Rescue previously?________? If yes, when?__________
If not, how did you hear about Rabbit Rescue? __________________________________
If yes, what was it regarding? _______________________________________________
What was the name of the person who assisted you? ____________________________
Personal Information
Date: ___________________________
Name: __________________________
Home Phone: ____________________
Work Phone: ______________________ (note: you will not be contacted at work unless
there is an emergency)
Cell Phone: _______________________
Email Address: _________________________________________________________
Work Email: ___________________________________________________________
Street: __________________________ Apartment: ______________
City______________ Postal Code: ________________
Closest Intersection: ____________________________________________________
Birth date: ________________________
Occupation: __________________ Place of Employment: _____________
Full time ________ Part time_________
Your pets
Please provide the following information on each pet that currently resides with you.
Name
Species
Age
Sex
Spayed/Neutered
Where
Obtained
add rows if
needed
If you have rabbits, describe where your rabbit spends the day: _____________
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Describe how and where your rabbit(s) spends the night: _______________________
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How often is your rabbit let out for exercise (hours) ____________________________
How much time do you spend socializing with your rabbit/day? ___________________
Have you ever had a rabbit in the past that is not currently with you? ______________
Name
Description
Lived with me for:
What happened to
them
(Insert new row for
each entry)
How long has it been since they lived with you and what happened to them? ________
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Have any of your rabbits ever been mothers or fathers? _________________________
If yes, total number of litters: ______________________________________________
Where the pregnancies intended or accidental? _______________________________
Are future litters planned, possible, or medically not possible?
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If your current rabbit(s) are spayed/neutered, what vet clinic was it performed at and what
date was the procedure done?
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Do you have experience nursing a sick rabbit? ________________________________
If yes, please describe types of treatment and duration
Name
Condition
Treatment
Duration
Comments
Your Household
Number of Adults: _____________________
Number of Children____________________ Ages: ____________________________
How do your children relate to the other animals in your household?
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Fostering Info
Why are you interested in fostering a rabbit?
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What do you hope to achieve by fostering? (Ie helping a bunny, trying to bond rescue
bunny to your own etc).
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How much time will the rabbit have out of its cage (hours/day)
___________________________
How much time do you anticipate spending with your foster bunny/day?
___________________
How long will you be able to foster the rabbit for?
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Do you know of any upcoming vacations you are taking where you would not be able to
foster for?
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Do you prefer a bonded pair or a single bunny?
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How many rabbits can you foster at a time?
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Are you interested in fostering a ‘‘special needs’’ bunny? (ie, shy & needs more
socialization, or one that would require medical treatment)?
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If you have a cage for your foster bunny, please describe:
________________________________________________________________________
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Will you need to borrow a: Cage? ______________ Litter Box: ___________
Food dish? ___________ Water Bottle? ________
Are you interested in fostering other small animals as well? ______________________
If yes, please specify which ones: Hamster ____________ Gerbil _______
Hedgehog________ Degu_________ Sugar Gliders _________________
Would you need to borrow a cage for these small animals?
______________________________
Is there a pet store nearby where you could purchase pellets, litter and hay? The Rescue
recommends supporting pet supply stores that do not sell live animals (or who supports
local shelters.
Are you interested in contributing to the cost of having your foster rabbit spayed or
neutered? ______________________________________________________
If your foster rabbit becomes ill: Are you interested in helping by contributing to its vet
bill? All donations are tax deductible and very much appreciated!
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Would you be able to bring your foster rabbit to one of the vets that we work with if he or
she needs medical treatment (our vets are in Acton, Guelph and Toronto)?
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Are you willing to allow potential adopters (once screened by the Rescue first) into your
home to meet the rabbit(s)?
Thank you very much for completing this application.
We thank you in advance for help.
Your application mail be emailed to: rosalind@rabbitrescue.ca or mailed to:
Rabbit Rescue Inc.
101 Holiday Inn Drive PO Box 29143 Hespeler PO
Cambridge, ON N3C 0E6
If you have further questions please visit www.rabbitrescue.ca