KENTUCKY DACHSHUND RESCUE, INC

                                                                                                                            

        

 

                                                                    

                                                                                                                                                         

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Please send an email to  kydoxierescue@aol.com to verify your application receipt

We are currently seeking fosters and volunteers  in Kentucky.  Below is the criteria we look for in choosing fosters  

  ·        Foster Homes – Provide temporary sanctuary for these pets. The Foster cares for the pet, in their home, and provides

                       transportation to the vet. 

  ·        Foster Chairman – If you have foster experience and would like to work with other Fosters, this is for you.  

                        Chairmen provide assistance to 3-7 Fosters by providing home visits and conducting the actual adoptions.  You may 

                         chose to foster or just provide home visits if you have enough foster homes to cover your area. (*award program)  )

              Respite Care – These caregivers help to provide a time-outs for our Fosters who need a break and can home a pet for a few 

                    days.

Transport – Transporters volunteer picking up a pet at a shelter or a home and transport it to approved Fosters. IF YOU WANT TO PROVIDE TRANSPORT, PLEASE COMPLETE THE  FORM BELOW...............  

·        Fundraiser – This is where people share the work of organizing events that raise money to help provide vet care for pets in need. IF YOU WANT TO HELP WITH FUNDRAISERS, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW......  

·        Adoptathons – We are members of the Petsmart Partnership and have the opportunity to set up at any Petsmart store to adopt pets and raise public awareness.  IF YOU WANT TO HELP WITH FUNDRAISERS, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW....

bulletPersons who understand and love the dachshund breed
bulletPersons who will provide a clean, quiet environment for the dog to live until adopted
bulletFosters are required to provide a loving home environment with no loud, noisy distractions
bulletFosters applying must be able to attend to the dog and fit its needs into theirs (work schedule)
bulletFoster must have a secure, fenced yard
bulletFoster must agree to complete our Foster Training Program***

 

KENTUCKY DACHSHUND RESCUE, INC. - VOLUNTEERS
SECTION 1 : ALL APPLICANTS COMPLETE **Your Information(all boxes must be complete, enter n/a if not available I would like to help with
E-mail Address:
First Name:
Last Name:
Address (Line 1):
Address (Line 2):
City: COUNTY     State: 
Zip Code:   AREA OF STATE EX: N, S ,SE
Main Phone:
Work Phone:
Occupation:
Age:  (You must be at least 21 years old to foster )
SECTION 2 : FOSTERS /RESPITE COMPLETE THIS SECTION  Your Household (We prefer homes without  children under 5 )
Please list the name, age, and relationship of all persons residing in your household.
#) Name Age Relationship
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
 
Who will be primarily responsible for the care of the dachshund(s)?

Do you agree to attend our Foster Training Program?                         Yes  No                            
Is everyone in the residence and family agreeable to your fostering dachshunds? Yes No
Does anyone in the residence have animal allergies? Yes No
Does anyone in the residence have asthma? Yes No
 
If you have children and/or frequent visitors to your home, please answer the following questions:
Are you aware purebred dachshunds sometimes are not the best choice for families with very young children? Yes No
Have your children had exposure to owning and caring for family pets such as dogs or cats? Yes No
Have your children had exposure to owning and caring for dachshunds in particular? Yes No
In the event the dachshund(s) becomes agitated by or frightened of loud children or visitors to your home, do you have the ability to separate the  pet from children or visitors to avoid problems? (i.e. gated or separate rooms, fenced outdoor areas, etc.) Yes No
If "yes", how? If no, how do you intend to correct that problem?
SECTION 3 : FOSTERS/RESPITE COMPLETE THIS SECTION  Your home must be clean,orderly and well maintained)
Type of residence:  Do you own or rent? Own Rent
If renting, be advised you must provide written documentation to  Kentucky Dachshund Rescue from your landlord confirming you are authorized to house and maintain pets on the property (i.e. letter from landlord, pet addendum, or proof of pet deposits).
Landlord´s Name:
Address (Line 1):
Address (Line 2):
City:      State: 
Zip Code:
Contact Phone:
Do you have a yard?( Your yard must be fenced ) Yes No
What is the approximate size of your yard?
Is your yard completely fenced? Yes No
What type and how tall is your fence?
If you do not have a fenced yard, are you willing to fence it?, Yes No
Do you feel it acceptable to let your dog roam freely outside the house unattended? Yes No
Are there stairs in your residence?Explain Yes No
Are you aware that dachshunds are prone to back strain and injuries and should not be allowed to climb stairs? Yes No
Are you familiar with the unique personality of the dachshund breed? Yes No
Are you aware that purebred dachshunds are susceptible to weight gain and/or house training problems? Yes No
Have you ever housetrained a dog before? Yes No
If "yes", how did you housetrain?
Where will the dog be kept during the day? (Gated area)
Where will the dog sleep?
How many hours will the dog be allowed to exercise freely?
How many hours a day will the dog be at home alone?

 Do you understand once you accept a pet, you will be expected to foster the  dachshund until it is adopted or until your term of agreement expires?YesNo

Do you understand if accepted into our program you will be agreeing to foster for a minimum of one year .
yesNo
                                                                                                                       
KDR cannot guarantee a dog is perfect, some require housetraining, meds, etc. Are you willing to accept a pet that is..........(We do offer behavior training classes for special needs dogs)
...  not reliable with children? Yes No
...  physically handicapped? Yes No
... have been abused? Yes No
... require ongoing medication other than heartworm preventative? Yes No
... require continued house training? Yes No
... require obedience training? Yes No
 
Attitude
 Dachshunds vary greatly in temperament, personality, and activity level.

Are you prepared to deal with different temperaments and activity levels? Explain your experiences.

Bonded Pairs
We occasionally receive pairs of dogs who may or may not be siblings but who nonetheless have bonded and need to remain together.
Do you agree to foster a pair if bonded? Yes No
SECTION 5 : FOSTERS /RESPITE COMPLETE THIS SECTION  Your Pet History( we prefer  a max of 4 personal pets of your own) 
Do you currently own any pets? Yes No
If "yes", please list species / breed, sex, whether the pet is neutered or spayed, if the pet is kept primarily inside or outside and how many years you have owned this pet. (See example below)
#) Pet Name Species / Breed Gender Fixed? Age (years) Kept In/Out? Years Owned?
0) Oscar Dog / Dachshund Male Yes 10 Inside 5
1)
2)
3)
4)
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Are your pets current on vaccinations/shots? Yes No
Are your pets current on heartworm preventative? Yes No
If "yes", what kind/brand/form of heartworm preventative?
How often are they tested for heartworms?
How would your characterize your pets (dominant, submissive, playful, etc.)?
Will your pets accept a new dog? Yes No Not Sure
If you have previously owned pets, what happened to those no longer living with you?
Have you ever bred dogs or cats? Yes No
Are you currently breeding your dogs/cats to have puppies/ kittens? Yes No
SECTION 6 : ALL APPLICANTS COMPLETE THIS SECTION  Your Veterinarian
We require information that you should have regarding your preferred local veterinarian. If you do not submit this information now, you must have it before the time of your evaluation.  Your vet should be willing to work within our Vet Expenses Guidelines...see the VET Expenses page*
Vet´s Name:
Address (Line 1):
Address (Line 2):
City:      State: 
Zip Code:
Contact Phone: Fax no:
SECTION 7 : ALL APPLICANTS COMPLETE THIS SECTION  Your References   (do not give family members)
Please provide 3 references (2 are permissible if a veterinarian reference was listed above). Please list the person´s name, contact information (e-mail, telephone number, or address), how long they´ve known you, and relationship to you ( employer, co-worker, neighbor, etc.).  
#) Name Contact Information Time Known Relationship
0) Provide email or phone
1)
2)
3)
SECTION 8 : FOSTER CHAIRMAN COMPLETE THIS SECTION

The Foster Chairman is an important link for the Foster who homes and provides vet care for the animals.  The Foster Chair duties are  

A. TO OVERSEE FOSTER HOMES IN HER AREA

B.  PROVIDE FOSTERS WITH ACCESS TO THE FOOD PROGRAM

C.  HELP FOSTERS OBTAIN VETTING EXPENSES

D.  ASSIST THEM IN RECEIVING THEIR AWARD INCENTIVES

E.  HELP WITH HOME VISITS TO PLACE DOGS IN HER AREA

                                               

In addition, the Foster Chairman may solicit new fosters, provide reference checks and home visits and select the group she manages(with approval). The Foster Chairman shall provide respite care to her group of fosters by maintaining at least one(1) respite foster for each 3 fosters in her group.

I, understand the importance of being a Foster Chairman and agree to provide assistance to my group of fosters  Yes      No

                       SECTION 9:  TRANSPORTER COMPLETE THIS SECTION

Valid Drivers License  Car Make

Car Model  Insured by

Cell Phone

Preferred Area of Transport 

I am willing to provide transport for a pet(s) in need that a. must be pulled from a shelter  b.  picked up from an owner surrender  c.  transported for adoption

I am willing to work with others and will provide my car information and cell phone to other transporters to identify myself.  I will obtain a signed surrender form from any person I accept or relinquish a pet from/to.  The surrender form identifies me as a transporter representing KDR and certifies that any pet in my care belongs to KDR.  I understand the TRANSPORT VOLUNTEER  must attend a 2 hr orientation course to become familiar with the process of transport.

Yes          No

                         SECTION 10:  FUNDRAISER /ADOPTATHON COMPLETE THIS SECTION

I understand that as a participant in a fundraising event or an adoptathon that I am representing KDR and agree to be courteous to everyone I am in contact with.  KDR does not adopt "on the spot".  But, accepts applications from applicants and completes reference checks and a home evaluation prior to adoption.  

  As a volunteer at a fundraiser, I agree to conduct myself in a professional way and to provide information about our organization.  I agree to collect donations from sale items and present the funds to our organization treasury.  I will be able to help in set-up, display and break down of the event.  I may also agree to offer my talents in whatever way necessary to promote the function to raise money to help animals in need.

Yes        No

As a volunteer at an adoptathon my main goal is to a.  handle the animals in my care  to provide safe interaction between potential adopter and pet  b.  to care for the pets providing a clean cage and water  c.  to not leave any animal unattended d.  to provide all information available to prospective adopter about animal e.  to accept applications on the animals I show f.  to leave the area in as good condition or better than found.

Yes   No

    CONFIRMATION

By signature below, I certify that I am at least 18  years of age (if providing volunteer work with adoptathons/fundraising events.

By signature below I certify that I am at least 21 years of age (if providing Foster and Foster Chairman or Transporter volunteer assistance.

I agree to  assume full responsibility for the care and well being of any dog in my possession  while assisting KDR in its rescue efforts.    I understand and agree by signing below that I authorize KDR and/or its representatives to check references I have provided.  

If filing electronically, your typed name followed by your email address (eg: John Doe, john_doe@aol.com) entered below will constitute your "electronic submission signature".

Signature: Date: 

 

 

 

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