Name of the RescueHappy Paws Haven IncFull Name of the OwnerSally RogersOwner's email addresshappypawshaven@bigpond.comOwner's phone number0419404766Full Name of the second Owner (if a partnership)Second owner's email addressSecond owner's phone numberSuburbEatonsville StateNSWPostcode2460
Rescue Details
What is the Mission Statement of your Rescue?Our Mission is to provide a non-kill safe haven for abandoned and surrendered cats and dogs giving them the tools to enable them to find their special forever home measured number of cats and dogs rescued and rehomed.
Our Mission for the sanctuary is to be a model for other companion animal rescue organisations in Australia and to promote responsible pet owner ship and provide limited visitor accommodation measured by recommendations from vet clinics, those who have adopted, other animal welfare organisations and donations.
Our Mission is to be an essential part of the community in which we serve, providing pathways back into the workforce and into the community through working with schools, colleges and community service organisations including families in crisis.
How long has your rescue been operational?10+ yearsIs your RescueA Registered Charity, Not-for-Profit Organisation, An Independent RescueIs your rescue an Approved Rehoming Organisation and on the NSW Office of Local Government List (see their website)Yes, we are listedDoes your rescue hold a 17(1c) which your rescue is exempt from the lifetime-registration fee?YesDoes 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?https://www.facebook.com/happypawsrehoming/
https://www.instagram.com/happypawsdogsncats/How 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?Be Admin on your Facebook Carers Group, Create a Facebook Foster Carers Group, Create a Facebook Foster Carers Group with Learning GuidesOther? Please specifybe volunteers at our shelter to assist in caring for the animalsDo you need Volunteers to also fulfill the following roles?Fundraising, AdministrationOther? Please specifymaintenance, marketing, donor management, volunteer managementHow many pets do you rescue and rehome per year?150-200Are your rescued pets in YOUR name or the Owner's Name?Name of the Owner, we have exemption as an Approved 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), Puppy (6 wks - 1 year), Puppies needing bottle feeding, Pregnant Dogs, Adult Dogs (over 1 year old), Senior Dogs (over 10 years old)Do you rescue dogs, mainlySmall, Medium, Large, Small - Medium, Medium - LargeWhere do your pets come from?Council Animal Shelters (Pounds), Private SurrendersIf 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.Grafton, NSW2nd vet of choiceIluka, NSW3rd vet of choiceCoffs Harbour< NSW4th vet of choiceDo you have an Emergency Vet Hospital of choice?SASH or Pacific Vet Care Coffs Harbour, mostly use our principal Vet in GraftonDo you have a Specialist Vet of choice?SASH, Central CoastDo you have an Out-of-Area Critical Care Vet/Hospital of choice?Do you require your Foster Carers to conduct a "meet & greet"No, all 'meet and greets' are conducted by the RescueIf you have another process for meet & greets, please specifyOn average, how long do your Foster Carers care for pets in need (tick all that apply)2 - 4 weeks, 4 - 6 weeks, Over 6 weeks, Over 8 weeks, Emergency Care, includes caring TEMPORARILY for a pet while we find a Foster Carer, e.g. 1-5 daysIf Other, please specifyDo 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 CarersFactsheets on Animal Care in the Foster Home, Other (please specify)If Other, please specifyVolunteers Handbook and a requirement to volunteer at the Happy Paws Haven Shelter prior to becoming a foster carerDoes your rescue provide an Induction Program for new Foster Carers?Yes as aboveDoes your rescue provide face-to-face training for new Foster Carers or any other face-to-face training during the year?yes at the shelterWhat equipment should your foster carers have at home to foster?Lead, Harness, Bedding, Crate, Bowls, Towels/Blankets, Puppy pads, Kitty Litter/litter trays, Food (dry and wet), Feeding bottles for kittens/puppies, Playpen, Seat belt device to secure dogs, Pet Carrier for small petsWhat other equipment should your Foster Carers have that is not mentioned in the question above?collar as required for the animal concernedDo 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)?Crate train puppies/dogs, Train a puppy/dog to walk on lead correctly using heal, stop, sit, Enrichment using games and redirection methods, A reasonable knowledge of reading a dogs body language for cues, How to correctly introduce dogs to each other, How to provide socialisation for a dog, Experience with large breed dogsDoes your rescue work with a Dog Trainer?Yes, not free of charge, we pay a feeIf 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, EmailThe Foster Care Interview will be. Please tick all that apply.Over the phone, In personIf 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, 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 applyYes, if they have permission and have provided their Lease Agreement as evidence, Yes, any size dog, as long as the Foster Carer is at home to give regular toilet breaks and exercise twice a day.If Other, please specifyWhat is your policy on Foster to Adoption? Please all that applyFoster Carers will be required to pay FULL price if they adopt their foster pet, It is negotiable with the rescue depending on cost of previous vet work and suitability long-termIs there anything else that you would like Foster Carers to know about your Rescue?