Rabbit Haven Volunteer Application

Name: _________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________

City/State/Zip ____________________________________________________

Phone: day: ____________ Eve: ________________ Cell _________________

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Tell us a little about you. (Age, family, rabbits, interests, talents, and community focus) attach a picture of you and your animals if you like)

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Volunteer information:

When are you available volunteer? (beginning date) __________-end date?________

Do you work? _________ What hours? __________ Can you be contacted at work? Y/N ________

Phone Number: ______________ work number: ___________e-mail address________________

What do you want to do as a volunteer with the Rabbit Haven?

Fostering: How many rabbits can you comfortably foster: ____________________________
What time frame are you considering when fostering? ___________________(# months or ongoing)

We are located in Santa Cruz County and Sunnyvale. Are you able to travel here to pick up a foster rabbit or do you need us to deliver the rabbits to you? _________________

Are you able to transport your foster bunny to adoption shows held at Petsmart in Santa Cruz or to for other Living things in Sunnyvale at least once per month? ____________________________

If Renting: (and you want to foster a rabbit)

Do you have permission from your landlord that you are allowed to keep a rabbit? _____________

Are you able to provide daily care, food and shelter for the rabbit(s). ________________________

Have you been a caregiver to a rabbit before? _____________________ If YES: Do you still have the rabbit? ___________________________________
where does/did the rabbit live? ________________________________
If the rabbit has passed away, how did he/she die? How old was he/she?

Why would you like to foster rabbits?
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If you do have other companion animals, please list them. Please list name, age, type, and gender of each animal, and if the animal is spayed or neutered.
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Please list the name and relationship to yourself of each person currently living in your house. Include yourself, please. Include the ages of any people in the household under 21.

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Who is the main person who will be responsible for the daily care and cleaning of the rabbit? ______________________________________________________________________

Is everyone else in your home comfortable with fostering a rabbit? ________________________

Please describe the diet you will feed your foster rabbit? Need info?_______________________

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How much do you expect to spend on rabbit food weekly? _____________________________

Where will you be housing your rabbit? _____________________________________________

What exercise will your rabbit be given? _____________________________________________

What toys / activities are you able to provide? ________________________________________

Do you already have a bunny condo, an enclosure or a large cage to house a foster bunny? ______

Are you able to obtain one to foster? _______________. Do you already have litter box, food/water bowls and other supplies needed for a bunny? ______ If not, can you pick these up or will you need us to do that for you? ______________________________

Do you know what grooming a rabbit requires? _______________________.Need info ________

Are you aware of common behavioral issues, such as digging and chewing? Do you know how to address such behaviors? _________________________________________________________

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How much time do you anticipate being able to spend with, or caring for your foster rabbit per day?________________________________________

How do you expect to interact with your foster rabbit (pick rabbit up and cuddle etc)? _________

Are you aware of what sorts of symptoms or signs a sick / injured / distressed rabbit may display?
Yes _____ No _____ . Need info? _________

Do you have any experience dealing with sick or injured rabbits / animals? Are you interested in learning about the medical needs of our foster rabbits? If YES, please describe: _____________________________________________________________________________

Do you have a vehicle? _______Are you able to bring the rabbit to a vet should the rabbit require medical attention? ___________________________________________

What will you do with the rabbit if you go away for a weekend / holiday / business trip__________________________________________________________

Are you familiar with the Rabbit Haven? How did you hear about us? ____________________

Do you know about rabbit care and handling? Would you like an information packet to help you learn and resources to web sites that can teach you even more? ___________________________

Do you have any questions that you would like to discuss? Please list:

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