NYSHRS FOSTER PARENT APPLICATION

Please copy this application from the web site, paste it into an email message, complete the application, and send it to the Chapter Manager, Davida, at hazelbert@roadrunner.com. Davida does not have MS WORD on her home computer so please do not send the application as a WORD document as that will cause a delay. Thanks!

Date ________________
Name ________________
Address ______________________________________________
              _______________________________________________
Please tell us the best time and best way to reach you for an interview:
Telephone (day) _______________________
Telephone (eve) ________________________
Email ________________________________

Age _________________
Profession ______________

Do you own your own home or live in an apartment where you would need landlord permission to foster? _________________________________
Do you need a cage/exercise pen? ________________________
Where would the foster rabbit (s) live? _____________________
Are you willing to make a minimum SIX MONTH committment to being a foster parent? ______________________________________________________________________
Are you willing to update your local regional rep AND the chapter manager, as needed, on the health/behavior of your foster rabbit(s)? ______________________________
Would you please let us know the name and contact information for your veterinarian?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
_________________________________May we contact him/her for a reference? _____

Are you financially able to provide any necessary veterinary care for your foster rabbit(s)?
______________________________________________________________________
Can you afford to spay/neuter your foster rabbit(s)? ____________________________
Are you willing to help transport your foster rabbit(s), if necessary, when the time comes for adoption? _______________________________
How far can you drive and what is your time availability? ____________________________________________________

Are you a member of the NYS or national HRS? ______________________
Have you read the House Rabbit Handbook? __________________________
Which edition(s)? __________________________
What other books on rabbits have you read? __________________________
_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

Please list the following information for each rabbit you currently live with:

Name, Age, Sex, Breed, Where Obtained, Personality, and if Neutered or Spayed or Intact.
 
 

How and where do(es) your bunny(ies) spend the day?  Please describe their housing setup, and exercise time allowed/location.
 
 
 

Describe where your rabbit(s) spend the night.
 
 
 

How many other rabbits have you had? _____________________  How long has it been since they lived with you and what happened to them?
 
 
 
 

Have any of your rabbits ever had litters?  Were the pregnancies planned or accidental?  Are future litters anticipated?
 
 

Do you have experience nursing a sick rabbit?  Please describe your experience in this area.
 
 
 

Please detail all other members of your household.  Adults, children and their ages, and other animals.  How does each relate to the rabbit(s)?
 
 

Do you live in a: rural/small town, mediu,-size city, urban area?
 

How do people in your area view rabbits?  House pets, livestock, backyard pets, show animals, garden pests, good for hunting, etc.  Do you or have you ever been a member of ARBA or 4H?
 

What kind of rescue/experience do you have working with rabbits?
_______________________
Do you visited the animal shelter (please tell us the name) in your area?
____________________________________________________
Have you volunteered there?     _____________ adopted animals from there?    _____________ surrrendered animals there?     _____________ stayed away because it is too sad?    _____________

Would you be willing to be a liaison to your local shelter on behalf of NYSHRS?
 

Is overpopulation of rabbits in animal shelters a problem in your area?
 

Do you know other people with house rabbits in your area? Do you need volunteer support in your area?
 

 What do you think of the HRS philosophy and  are there any parts you don't understand?
 
 
 

What is your own philosophy about rabbits as well as other animals?
 
 
 

Do you have any other questions which we may answer for you?
 
 
 

Please copy this application from your web browser to email and send completed form to:

      Chapter Manager, Davida Kobler, hazelbert@roadrunner.com

Or print out and mail to:

      B Bunster Rabbit Care Info
      c/o  Bertie Bunster THE Rabbit Resource
      New York State House Rabbit Society
      PO Box 141
      Washington Mills, NY 13479

Thank you!