Name of the RescueIllawarra Cat Rescue SupportFull Name of the OwnerAngela ButlerOwner's email addressOwner's phone numberFull Name of the second Owner (if a partnership)Second owner's email addressSecond owner's phone numberSuburbStatePostcode
Rescue Details
What is the Mission Statement of your Rescue?We are Illawarra Cat Rescue Support, a home based rescue located in Albion Park, NSW,
Australia. Our primary focus is to provide a comprehensive Cat Rescue Service and provide support to other local rescues. We also have a not for profit and voluntarily run online shop offering a range of cat-related products. We cater to a wide customer base of cat lovers, adoptive pet parents, and animal rescuers. All profits go to our Rescues and also support other local unfunded rescues. How long has your rescue been operational?2-4 yearsIs your RescueAn 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?NoDoes your rescue post on the following platforms? (tick all that applies)Petrescue.com, Facebook, Instagram, TikTokWhat is your Social Media account name (handle) for each platform you are using?https://www.instagram.com/illawarracatrescuesupport/
https://www.facebook.com/IllawarraCatRescueSupport/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?Other? Please specifyDo you need Volunteers to also fulfill the following roles?Fundraising, Transport, Administration, Collection of food and supplies from ARC, Trapper: may include cats, dogs, rabbits, horses etcOther? Please specifyHow many pets do you rescue and rehome per year?50Are 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)Do 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.Albion Park Vet 2nd 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"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)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?YesIf Other, please specifyDoes your rescue have a Foster Carers Group on Facebook?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 regarding your Foster Caring Procedures, Factsheets on Animal Care in the Foster HomeIf Other, please specifyDoes your rescue provide an Induction Program for new Foster Carers?Yes. 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, Bowls, Kitty Litter/litter trays, 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 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?If Other, please specifyWhat experience would you like your foster carers to have (with cats)?Toilet training indoor cats to use a kitty litter, Reasonable knowledge of reading a cats body language for cues, How to provide socialisation for a cat/kitten, None, we provide trainingCommunication with our Foster Carers is MAINLY throughFB Messenger, Texting privately, Phone ConversationsThe Foster Care Interview will be. Please tick all that apply.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, Foster 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?