Name of the RescueBest Friends Animal RescueFull Name of the OwnerJeane HowesOwner's email addressbfarescue@gmail.comOwner's phone number0415779610Full Name of the second Owner (if a partnership)Second owner's email addressSecond owner's phone numberSuburbGidgegannup StateWAPostcode6083
Rescue Details
What is the Mission Statement of your Rescue?Our mission is to save as many abandoned, unwanted and abused animals from euthanasia as possible, and to house and care for unwanted elderly and special needs dogs.How long has your rescue been operational?10+ yearsIs your RescueA Registered CharityIs your rescue an Approved Rehoming Organisation and on the NSW Office of Local Government List (see their website)NoDoes 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)Savour-life.com.au, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTokWhat is your Social Media account name (handle) for each platform you are using?Savour-life.com.au - Best Friends Animal Rescue
Facebook - Best Friends Animal Rescue Inc
Instagram - @bfarescue_inc_wa
Twitter - @BestFriendsWA
TikTok - @bfarescue.gmail.comHow 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, Twitter, Be Admin on your Facebook Carers Group, Create a Facebook Foster Carers Group with Learning Guides, Instagram Content, Twitter Content, Other (please specify)Other? Please specifyTikTok contentDo you need Volunteers to also fulfill the following roles?Fundraising, Transport, Administration, Dog Training and Obedience Training, Foster Care Training, Holiday Care for fostered pets, Other (please specify)Other? Please specifyHow many pets do you rescue and rehome per year?30Are your rescued pets in YOUR name or the Owner's Name?Other (please specify)Other? Please specifyName of organisation i.e. Best Friends Animal RescueWhat's kinds of pets do you rescue? (TICK all that apply)Adult Dogs (over 1 year old), Senior Dogs (over 10 years old), Deaf and/or blind dogsDo 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.Subiaco Veterinary Hospital, Perth WA2nd vet of choice3rd vet of choice4th vet of choiceDo you have an Emergency Vet Hospital of choice?EVH Emergency Vet Hospital, Wangara, WADo you have a Specialist Vet of choice?Dr Claire Middle and Dr Rowena Barrett (Accupaws) WADo 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)Over 8 weeks, Emergency Care, includes caring TEMPORARILY for a pet while we find a Foster Carer, e.g. 1-5 days, Other (please specify)If Other, please specifyHoliday care when foster carers are awayDo you require your Foster Carers to sign a Contract of Care?Yes, Yes plus supply ID, photos of backyard and fencing, and Lease Agreement if rentingIf Other, please specify+ a home visit from Rescue to check suitabilityDoes your rescue have a Foster Carers Group on Facebook?It is Under ConstructionIf 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 specifyIn-person foster training + we're setting up short courses in person for aged and special needs dogsDoes your rescue provide an Induction Program for new Foster Carers?NoDoes your rescue provide face-to-face training for new Foster Carers or any other face-to-face training during the year?Yes. In-person foster training at Care's residence + we're setting up short courses in person for aged and special needs dogs.What equipment should your foster carers have at home to foster?What 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, Unadoptable, To provide respite for other foster carers to give them a breakWhat experience would you like your foster carers to have (with dogs)?Train a puppy/dog to walk on lead correctly using heal, stop, sit, 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 dogDoes your rescue work with a Dog Trainer?Yes, free of charge, Other (please specify)If Other, please specifyWe can arrange for foster carer to go to dog behaviourist when required as determined by the rescue.What experience would you like your foster carers to have (with cats)?None, we provide trainingCommunication with our Foster Carers is MAINLY throughTexting privately, Phone ConversationsThe Foster Care Interview will be. Please tick all that apply.Over the phone, In personIf you have another process for interviews, please specifyInitial questionnaire is filled out, then phone call interview and then visit to cares residence.Will the Rescue emergency contact person be available (TICK all that apply)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, for small breed dogs if Foster Carer is at home to give regular toilet breaks and exercise twice a day., 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 need to complete an Adoption Form and will not be given first choice, Foster 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?Fee might be negotiable for an elderly dog depending on vet work completed etc