Name of the RescueDiamond in the Ruff RescueFull Name of the OwnerCheryl FittonOwner's email addressadmin@diamondintheruffrescue.org.auOwner's phone number0414963587Full Name of the second Owner (if a partnership)Second owner's email addressSecond owner's phone numberSuburbBardwell Valley StateNSWPostcode2207
Rescue Details
What is the Mission Statement of your Rescue?Our core mission revolves around the belief that every animal deserves a loving home. We take in dogs and cats from overcrowded pounds, neglectful situations, and homes that can no longer care for them, offering hope to those who need it most. From fostering and rehabilitating the animals to organizing adoptions.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)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, Savour-life.com.au, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTokWhat is your Social Media account name (handle) for each platform you are using?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?Other? Please specifyHow many pets do you rescue and rehome per year?55Are 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), Street Cats, Puppy (6 wks - 1 year), Puppies needing bottle feeding, Pregnant Dogs, Adult Dogs (over 1 year old), Senior Dogs (over 10 years old), Deaf and/or blind cats, Deaf and/or blind dogsDo you rescue dogs, mainlySmall, Medium, Large, Small - Medium, Medium - LargeWhere do your pets come from?Council Animal Shelters (Pounds), RSPCA, AWL, Private Surrenders, Colony Cats / Street CatsIf Other, please specifyIn regards to kinds of pets we rescue, it can depend on available carers
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.Earlwood NSW2nd vet of choiceBox Hill NSW3rd vet of choiceGreat Western Vet -NSW4th vet of choiceSouthern Highlands -NSWDo you have an Emergency Vet Hospital of choice?Sash or VSOSDo 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"No, all 'meet and greets' are conducted by the RescueIf you have another process for meet & greets, please specifyI'm always present at meet n greets, either carers home or another location nearby. Interstate I do facetimeOn average, how long do your Foster Carers care for pets in need (tick all that apply)4 - 6 weeksIf Other, please specifyAgain with current situation it can be longer,Do 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?NoIf yes, please provide a link to the GroupDo you provide any of the following information to new and/or existing Foster CarersOnline, free, training on Animal CareIf Other, please specifyI also use Pink Paw Programe Does your rescue provide an Induction Program for new Foster Carers?I have done previously, but most carers needed have been required to have animal experience.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?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, 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 dog, Experience with large breed dogsDoes your rescue work with a Dog Trainer?Yes, free of charge, Yes, not free of charge, we pay a fee, The Dog Trainer will visit the Foster Carers homes to help them with their rescue petsIf 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 correctly introduce cats to each other, How to provide socialisation for a cat/kittenCommunication with our Foster Carers is MAINLY throughTexting 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 given first choice, Foster Carers will be given a discount on the Adoption Fee, depending on the vet work already carried out., 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?
