Foster Questionnaire – Erie Area Rabbit Society and Rescue (EARS)

Thank you for filling out this questionnaire. The information you provide will help us help you find the rabbit who best fits with you and your family. Feel free to expand on any issue or ask any questions in the Comments section at the end. We welcome your feedback and suggestions!

Requirements to be a foster are as follows:

Intake fosters must not currently own any rabbits (Sanctuary fosters are exempt from this rule)
Rabbit must be kept indoors only
Foster must live within an hour of Erie, PA

Your Info

Your Name

Your Email

Age

Phone

Alternate Phone

Address

City, State, Zip

Please note: Fosters must live within an hour of Erie, PA

Occupation

Your Household

Please list first name & age of family members and other people who live in your household, including roommates, students, etc.

The primary caregiver will be:

Do all members of your household favor having a house rabbit?

Does any member of your household have allergies to animals or hay?

How many hours per day are you away from home? Hours

Please describe the level of household activity:

Housing (check all that apply):
OwnRentLive with ParentsSchoolMilitaryHouseCondoApartmentMobile Home

Landlord's Name

Landlord's Phone Number

How long have you lived at your present address?

Do you anticipate moving in the next two years? If so, when?

Are you willing to have an EARS representative visit your home?

Employer:

Phone Number:

References

Please give us two personal references from people who can attest to your commitment to your animals:

Name:
Phone Number:
Relationship to you:
Name:
Phone Number:
Relationship to you:

Who is your current veterinarian?
Vet's Phone Number
May we contact him or her as a reference for you?

Hopes and Expectations

Why did you choose to foster a rabbit as opposed to another type of animal?

Have you had house rabbits before?
Do you have a rabbit now?

Would you prefer to foster:
A Single RabbitA Pair
Is there a specific rabbit in whom you are interested, and if so, why are you interested in him/her?

How long have you been thinking about fostering a rabbit?

Please describe the level of research you have done to date on rabbits and rabbit care:
None yetHouse Rabbit SocietyBreederFriend with rabbit experienceHouse Rabbit HandbookOther books on rabbit carePreliminary internet researchExtensive internet researchPet StoreOther

How long do you expect to have your foster rabbit?

Rabbit Preferences

Please indicate your preferences, if any, about the rabbit’s physical or emotional characteristics:

I must have
Size (lbs)
Age
Breed/Color
A bunny I can holdA bunny who will sit in my lapA litter trained bunnyAn affectionate bunnyAn easy-going bunnyA confident bunnyA kisserA curious bunnyA quiet bunnyAn active bunnyA playful bunnyOther

I don't want
Size (lbs)
Age
Breed/Color
A bunny I can't holdA bunny who won't sit in my lapA messy bunnyA chewerA diggerA shy or scared bunnyA rambunctious bunnyA big shedderOther

Pet History

Please list all animals, including rabbits, currently in the household:
Please note: In order to be an intake foster, you must not currently own any other rabbits, due to RHD.

Type:
Age:
Sex:
Spayed/Neutered?
Kept:
How long has he/she been with you?:
Where did you get him/her?:
Type:
Age:
Sex:
Spayed/Neutered?
Kept:
How long has he/she been with you?:
Where did you get him/her?:
Type:
Age:
Sex:
Spayed/Neutered?
Kept:
How long has he/she been with you?:
Where did you get him/her?:
Type:
Age:
Sex:
Spayed/Neutered?
Kept:
How long has he/she been with you?:
Where did you get him/her?:

Please describe the animals, including rabbits, no longer in your household:

Type:
Age:
Sex:
Spayed/Neutered?
Kept:
How long was he/she with you?:
Where did you get him/her?:
What happened to him/her?:
Type:
Age:
Sex:
Spayed/Neutered?
Kept:
How long was he/she with you?:
Where did you get him/her?:
What happened to him/her?:
Type:
Age:
Sex:
Spayed/Neutered?
Kept:
How long was he/she with you?:
Where did you get him/her?:
What happened to him/her?:

Have you ever surrendered an animal to a shelter? If so, please describe the circumstances:

Have you personally ever given away any of your pets? If so, please describe the circumstances:

Ongoing Care

If you currently have a rabbit or rabbits, please describe their current diet, including amounts and frequency of feedings:

What type of litter do you use?

How often do you change the litterbox?

Please describe your plans for your foster bunny's living conditions:
Please note: Foster rabbits must be kept indoors only.
CageContained areaFree roam
If Cage or Contained Area, please provide dimensions:
Location of living space:
Amount of play time per day (hrs):
Amount of time with people per day (hrs):
Are you willing to take your foster rabbit to adoption events? If so, how often?

Your comments or questions:

I hereby certify that all the information on this application is true, and I understand that false information may void this application and any future applications. I also understand that failure to comply with future requirements, such as spaying or neutering, could result in my inability to foster more animals from this organization.