Volunteer Application Form
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Please let us know the rescue activities in which you would like to be involved. Check all that apply:
Fostering Dogs (this is our most critical need)
Doing home visits with prospective new owners
Fundraising
Transportation (ie from shelter to foster care provider)
Do you have any other skills that you'd like to apply through your volunteer work with rescue? For example graphic arts, database management, website design, website administration, accounting, writing (of rescue stories for the website), administrative/clerical, dog training, behavioral assessments veterinary experience?
Are you currently volunteering with any other animal rescue groups or shelters?
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If so please list the name and what your role is:
Have you volunteered in the past with another group?
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If so, please list the name of the group, when you volunteered, what your role was, and the reason for no longer volunteering with them.
What are your reasons for wanting to volunteer with Cavalier Rescue USA?
Please tell us about your current dogs (Breed, age, sex, where obtained)
Please tell us about your history of ownership with dogs. For each dog, list the breed/breed mix, how long you had the dog, and the cause of death or re-homing of each dog
Have you ever given a pet away to another person or to a shelter or rescue group?
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If yes, please outline the circumstances:
Do you have a regular Veterinarian?
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Veterinarian Name, Address and Phone
I give permission to call my veterinarian for a reference.
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Do you own or rent?
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Do you have a securely fenced yard?
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What type of fencing?
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If no, how will you handle toilet duties?
If there are other adults in the home besides you and your spouse/partner, please list their names and their relationship to you.
How many children are living in your home?
Age and sex of children
Does your dog(s) have any current behavioral issues?
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If yes, please describe the issues and how they are being managed.
How do your current dogs get along with others and in what situations do they regularly encounter other dogs?
What type and brand of food is your current dog(s) eating? Or, if you do not currently have a dog, what type and brand of food do /you plan to feed your new dog?
Are dogs allowed on the furniture in your home?
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Do you walk your current dog with or without a leash?
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Do you own cats?
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If yes, how many and for how long?
Do you own pets other than cats or dogs (birds, rabbits)?
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If yes, what kind, how many and for how long?
If you are fostering, where will the Cavalier spend the day?
If you are fostering, where will the Cavalier spend the night?
In general, what is your family's typical schedule?
If you are fostering, on average, how many hours a day will the Cavalier be home alone without an adult over the age of 21 present?
How would you rate your ability to housetrain a dog? 1= no ability & 10=very proficient
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How would you rate your ability to teach a dog basic commands like sit and stay? 1= no ability & 10=very proficient
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Have you taken any obedience training classes with your dog?
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If yes, about how long ago and what levels did you complete?
Are you currently involved in any other dog related activities like breeding, showing, agility or dog therapy work?
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If yes, please outline your involvement.
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By submitting this application you certify that all of the information you’ve given above is true and correct. You further agree that Cavalier Rescue USA is in no way liable or responsible for any damage, accident, or injury resulting from the placement of a foster dog into your household or vehicle. If you are fostering or transporting any dogs on behalf of this organization, you agree to provide the dogs with proper and sufficient food, water, shelter, companionship, medical care as outlined in our Guidelines, and humane treatment at all times.
We reserve the right to refuse any person from volunteering with our organization.