Name of the RescueThe Cat SanctuaryFull Name of the OwnerCat ToppOwner's email addressinfo@thecatsanctuary.com.auOwner's phone number0433120559Full Name of the second Owner (if a partnership)Joanne AndersonSecond owner's email addresscassalia12@gmail.comSecond owner's phone number0466105392SuburbPadstowStateCity of Canterbury-Bankstown Postcode2211
Rescue Details
What is the Mission Statement of your Rescue?The Cat Sanctuary is a non-profit cat rescue organisation dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming abandoned and homeless cats in Sydney.
Our mission is to improve the lives of abandoned and neglected cats and ensure they find loving forever homes. We achieve this by engaging with the local community, providing vital medical treatment, ethical rehoming and political advocacy. We are dedicated to giving these cats a second chance at a long, happy and healthy life.How long has your rescue been operational?5-7 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)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)Petrescue.com, Facebook, Instagram, TwitterWhat is your Social Media account name (handle) for each platform you are using?TheCatSanctuary on Facebook, catsanctuary23 on Twitter, the.cat.sanctuary on instagramHow 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?Other? Please specifyDo you need Volunteers to also fulfill the following roles?Transport, Foster Care TrainingOther? Please specifyFoster carerHow many pets do you rescue and rehome per year?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 Cats, Deaf and/or blind catsDo you rescue dogs, mainlyWhere do your pets come from?Council Animal Shelters (Pounds), 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.Fairfield Rd Vet Clinic - Guildford, NSW2nd vet of choiceRossmore Vet - Rossmore, NSW3rd 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"Yes, however all payments and paperwork are carried out 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 6 weeksIf Other, please specifyDo you require your Foster Carers to sign a Contract of Care?No, just ID, and photos of backyard and fencing.If Other, please specifyDoes your rescue have a Foster Carers Group on Facebook?NoIf yes, please provide a link to the GroupDo you provide any of the following information to new and/or existing Foster CarersIf 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?What equipment should your foster carers have at home to foster?Bedding, Crate, Bowls, Towels/Blankets, 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, UnadoptableWhat experience would you like your foster carers to have (with dogs)?Does 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, 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)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 evidenceIf Other, please specifyWhat is your policy on Foster to Adoption? Please all that applyFoster Carers will be given first choice, 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?