Becoming a Foster Carer for Hunter Animal Rescue

If you are considering taking on the rewarding and incredibly benevolent task of fostering a homeless animal for HAR, you should carefully review the following information as a starting point.

Foster carers form the backbone of the work we do.

We cannot exist as a rescue group if people are not willing to bring needy animals into their homes while the search is on for their perfect forever home.                        

The more foster carers we have the more animals we can rescue

IF YOU AGREE WITH THE BELOW POINTS PLEASE CONTINUE ON TO COMPLETE A FOSTER CARE APPLICATION FORM

  • You have a safe, secure, fully-fenced yard.
  • You must attend a foster care induction before your foster animal arrives.
  • Provide food when donations are not available.
  • You have access to the internet and a digital camera.
  • Attend the next planned leader of the pack training session.
  • Became & remain a financial HAR member whilst you are a carer or volunteer (form on home page).
  • Agree to have your home & yard inspected before receiving your first foster animals and spot checks can occur.
  • Transport your foster to vet appointments (HAR will pay for all vet work that is authorised by committee).
  • Transport your foster on occasions to meet new owners.
  • Prepared to read and abide by the HAR Policy & Procedures.
  • Provide a loving temporary home until a forever home is found.
  • Keep in regular contact with HAR and attend  at least 2 meetings per year.
  • Be able to screen applicants and select the most suitable new home, not just the first home.
  • Send through good quality photos and description to your area co-ordinator for the website.
  • Be able to politely turn unsuccessful applicants away and let them know they were unsuccessful.
  • Complete adoption paperwork correctly and return promptly.
  • Promptly deposit monies collected or encourage electronic transfer to the HAR account
  • Your family supports your decision to become a foster carer.
  • Own your own home or a gain landlords permission.
  • Foster for one rescue group only unless you have gained approval from committee.
  • Be able to select the most appropriate new owner.
  • Complete yard inspection for all new owners or arrange for this to happen if they out of area.
  • Maintain a clean, safe home/yard & allow potential new owners to visit your home.
  • When you take a break longer than 1 month you will return all HAR equipment & stationary.
  • Answer the public's questions or direct them to someone who can.
  • All foster animals must wear collar & ID Tags 24/7.
  • Cats & kittens must be fostered & rehomed to 100% indoor only homes.
  • You understand that foster animals may be unwell and have special needs. (Parvo can contaminate your yard for seven years & can effect unvaccinated dogs.)
  • Foster animals will be with you for a minimum of two weeks and until their forever home is found.
  • If you own pets they must be vaccinated & desexed (excluding registered breeder).
    Please keep in mind their will be an induction for all new carers but if you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us at committee@hunteranimalrescue.com.au

    We look forward to meeting you soon.