Name of the RescueSWARS - SouthWest Animal Rescue Service Full Name of the OwnerShayne FarahOwner's email addressswars@rescueteam.comOwner's phone number0412162972Full Name of the second Owner (if a partnership)Second owner's email addressSecond owner's phone numberSuburbWattle Grove StateNSWPostcode2173
Rescue Details
What is the Mission Statement of your Rescue?Our aim is to provide urgent medical treatment for sick, injured and homeless cats and kittens.
We also intend to reduce the homeless cat population via trap, neuter and release/re-home programs enable homeless cats the opportunity to enjoy a quality of life, feeling love within a family environment.How long has your rescue been operational?8-10 yearsIs your RescueA Registered Charity, Not-for-Profit OrganisationIs your rescue an Approved Rehoming Organisation and on the NSW Office of Local Government List (see their website)No, we are in the process of applyingDoes 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)Petrescue.com, Facebook, InstagramWhat is your Social Media account name (handle) for each platform you are using?SWARS How many foster volunteers do you have? (they may not all have a rescue pet at the one time)Less than 50Do you need Volunteers to also fulfill the following media roles?Social Media Content inc. Facebook, Instagram, TwitterOther? Please specifyDo you need Volunteers to also fulfill the following roles?Fundraising, Transport, Holiday Care for fostered pets, Trapper: may include cats, dogs, rabbits, horses etcOther? Please specifyHow many pets do you rescue and rehome per year?50-100Are 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), Kittens needing bottle feeding, Pregnant Cats, Cats, Senior Cats (over 10 years old), Street CatsDo you rescue dogs, mainlyWhere do your pets come from?Private Surrenders, 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.Rossmore NSW2nd vet of choiceNorth Richmond NSW3rd vet of choice4th vet of choiceDo you have an Emergency Vet Hospital of choice?Rossmore Vet Do you have a Specialist Vet of choice?Rossmore Vet Do you have an Out-of-Area Critical Care Vet/Hospital of choice?NoDo you require your Foster Carers to conduct a "meet & greet"Yes, however all payments and paperwork are carried out by the RescueIf you have another process for meet & greets, please specifyHouse Inspection (virtual or in person)On average, how long do your Foster Carers care for pets in need (tick all that apply)Over 6 weeksIf Other, please specifyDo you require your Foster Carers to sign a Contract of Care?YesIf Other, please specifyDoes your rescue have a Foster Carers Group on Facebook?YesIf yes, please provide a link to the Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2455187701476498/?ref=share_group_linkDo you provide any of the following information to new and/or existing Foster CarersFactsheets regarding your Foster Caring Procedures, Factsheets on Animal Care in the Foster Home, Online, free, training on Animal CareIf Other, please specifyDoes 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?If required What equipment should your foster carers have at home to foster?Bedding, Crate, Bowls, Kitty Litter/litter trays, Food (dry and wet), 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 injury, To provide respite for other foster carers to give them a breakWhat experience would you like your foster carers to have (with dogs)?None, we provide trainingDoes your rescue work with a Dog Trainer?NoIf Other, please specifyWhat experience would you like your foster carers to have (with cats)?Toilet training indoor cats to use a kitty litter, How to correctly introduce cats to each other, How to provide socialisation for a cat/kittenCommunication with our Foster Carers is MAINLY throughFB Foster Care Group, FB MessengerThe Foster Care Interview will be. Please tick all that apply.Over the phoneIf you have another process for interviews, please specifyWill the Rescue emergency contact person be available (TICK all that apply)Night and Day to 11 pm, By text message only, By FB Messenger only, 24/7 availably for animals that need medical attention, that are in an unsafe situation or have escaped etc.If Other, please specifyDoes your rescue allow Foster Carers that live in an apartment? Tick all that applyIf Other, please specifyYes if approved by landlordWhat is your policy on Foster to Adoption? Please all that applyFoster Carers will 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?