Name of the RescueNine Lives RescueFull Name of the OwnerAleja Jane Marie Cristobal MagatOwner's email addressaleja.magat@students.mq.edu.auOwner's phone number0431943220Full Name of the second Owner (if a partnership)Second owner's email addressSecond owner's phone numberSuburbWiley ParkStateCity of Canterbury-Bankstown Postcode2195
Rescue Details
What is the Mission Statement of your Rescue?To make this world a safer place for cats, one cat in need at a time.
"They say cats have 9 lives, but let's make this 1 count"How long has your rescue been operational?Less than 6 monthsIs your RescueAn Independent RescueIs your rescue an Approved Rehoming Organisation and on the NSW Office of Local Government List (see their website)We hope to be listed in futureDoes your rescue hold a 17(1c) which your rescue is exempt from the lifetime-registration fee?NoDoes your rescue post on the following platforms? (tick all that applies)TikTokWhat is your Social Media account name (handle) for each platform you are using?TikTok only so far and it is @ninelives.rescueHow many foster volunteers do you have? (they may not all have a rescue pet at the one time)Less than 10Do you need Volunteers to also fulfill the following media roles?Social Media Content inc. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Create a Facebook Foster Carers Group, Create a Facebook Foster Carers Group with Learning GuidesOther? Please specifyDo you need Volunteers to also fulfill the following roles?Fundraising, Transport, Collection of food and supplies from ARC, Foster Care Training, Trapper: may include cats, dogs, rabbits, horses etcOther? Please specifyHow many pets do you rescue and rehome per year?20Are your rescued pets in YOUR name or the Owner's Name?My personal name as we are not approved as a Rehoming OrganisationOther? Please specifyWhat's kinds of pets do you rescue? (TICK all that apply)Kittens (6 wks - 3 months), Cats, Street CatsDo you rescue dogs, mainlyWhere do your pets come from?Colony Cats / Street CatsIf Other, please specify
Vet & Foster Details
Where is your vet of choice located? If you use, more than one vet, please complete this box and the next box and so on.Sydney Dogs and Cats Home2nd vet of choice3rd vet of choice4th vet of choiceDo you have an Emergency Vet Hospital of choice?Do you have a Specialist Vet of choice?Do you have an Out-of-Area Critical Care Vet/Hospital of choice?Do you require your Foster Carers to conduct a "meet & greet"Other (please specify)If you have another process for meet & greets, please specifyNot sure yet... Still starting upOn average, how long do your Foster Carers care for pets in need (tick all that apply)2 - 4 weeks, 4 - 6 weeks, Other (please specify)If Other, please specifyEach case is different, it depends on how long the cats take to socialise and how quickly I can get them adopted.Do you require your Foster Carers to sign a Contract of Care?Yes plus supply ID, photos of backyard and fencing, and Lease Agreement if rentingIf Other, please specifyDoes your rescue have a Foster Carers Group on Facebook?No, We plan to create one in the future and need to have someone run it.If yes, please provide a link to the GroupDo you provide any of the following information to new and/or existing Foster CarersOther (please specify)If Other, please specifyI would send them to the Rescue Cat Project and Socialising Scaredy Cats Australia FB pages, which is where I learned when I started.Does your rescue provide an Induction Program for new Foster Carers?Does your rescue provide face-to-face training for new Foster Carers or any other face-to-face training during the year?What equipment should your foster carers have at home to foster?Bedding, Crate, Bowls, Towels/Blankets, Puppy pads, Kitty Litter/litter trays, Food (dry and wet), Playpen, Pet Carrier for small petsWhat other equipment should your Foster Carers have that is not mentioned in the question above?Do you require a foster carer to care for pets that areRecovering from vet surgery or injuryWhat experience would you like your foster carers to have (with dogs)?Does your rescue work with a Dog Trainer?If Other, please specifyWhat experience would you like your foster carers to have (with cats)?Toilet training indoor cats to use a kitty litter, Enrichment using games and redirection methods, Reasonable knowledge of reading a cats body language for cues, How to correctly introduce cats to each other, How to provide socialisation for a cat/kittenCommunication with our Foster Carers is MAINLY throughFB Messenger, Texting privately, Phone Conversations, Messaging in PetStar portalThe Foster Care Interview will be. Please tick all that apply.Over the phone, In person, Messenger / Text MessagingIf you have another process for interviews, please specifyWill the Rescue emergency contact person be available (TICK all that apply)Night and Day to 11 pmIf Other, please specifyI say until 11pm, but I am up until 1am most daysDoes your rescue allow Foster Carers that live in an apartment? Tick all that applyYes, if they have permission and have provided their Lease Agreement as evidenceIf Other, please specifyWhat is your policy on Foster to Adoption? Please all that applyFoster Carers will need to complete an Adoption Form and will not be given first choice, Foster Carers will be given a discount on the Adoption Fee, depending on the vet work already carried out.Is there anything else that you would like Foster Carers to know about your Rescue?My rescue right now, is just me. I am getting help and advise from the rescue I started fostering with originally, and now I'm in full blown cat rescue trying to save 20+ colony cats alone right now.
My method means more time spent with the cats, I prefer to gain their trust over using cat traps and scaring them further (some of them in the colony were desexed a few years ago and had a bit of a traumatic experience).