Volunteer and Foster Care Application

     Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Payton's Place: Southwest Ohio Doberman Rescue.  Please fill out the following application. All information is treated as confidential. At this time, the application cannot be submitted online. You can copy & paste it into an email, or, print it out & mail.

Please check the areas that interest you. Also please let us know of any special skills, etc. you have to offer by using the "Other" field. For descriptions of volunteer opportunities, click here. For more information about fostering a dog, click here.

_____  Foster Home
_____  Dog Walker
_____  Transporting Dogs
_____  Grooming
_____  Kennel Work
_____  Adoption Fair
_____  Fundraising
_____  Events
_____  Adoption Fairs
_____  Public Relations
_____  Office Work
_____  Phone Work
_____  Other: _____________________________

CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: _____________________________
Street Address: _____________________________
City, State, Zip Code: _____________________________
Home Phone: _____________________________
Best Time to Call: _____________________________
Email Address:_____________________________

GENERAL INFORMATION
How did you hear about Southwest Ohio Doberman Rescue?
Why do you wish to volunteer for Southwest Ohio Doberman Rescue?
Do you have Dobes of your own?
If Yes, how many & what ages?
Are you or have you been involved in other rescue efforts?
If Yes, what were/are they?
Are you currently employed?
Which days/times would generally be best for you to volunteer?
Please give us the names and phone numbers of at least two references that we may contact (neighbors, trainers, vet, breeders, etc. No family members, please.)
1. Name    Phone number    Relationship
2. Name    Phone number    Relationship

Complete the following, as applicable:

WORKING DIRECTLY WITH THE DOGS:
Do you have experience handling dogs?
I would consider my level of experience with dogs as: beginner _____ intermediate _____ advanced
Do you currently own any dogs?
If yes, tell us a little about them.
Would you be interested in taking a designated dog to obedience training class.(Held 1 evening per week in Amelia.)

FOSTER CARE:
Able to foster longer than 6 weeks?
Are there times when you wouldn't be able to foster?
(The foster dog's medical and veterinary expenses are reimbursed to the Foster Family.)
Would paying for any expenses and being reimbursed later be a hardship?
Do you have other animals in your home?
If yes, what kind, ages, sex?
Are your animals' vaccinations up-to-date, including Bordatella?
Do you have children in the household?
If Yes, what ages?
Do you have children that regularly visit your home?
If Yes, what ages?
Would you be willing to housebreak and crate-train a foster dog?
Will you be able to feed & care for a foster dog at your own expense?
Where will the foster dog stay while you are not at home?
Would you be willing to discuss with your vet the possibility of a discount for rescued Dobes?

TRANSPORTING DOGS:
How far are you able to drive from your home? 10 mi 60mi 100mi 150mi other?
Which days will be best for you to transport?
How many days out of a month can you transport?
How many dogs can you transport at one time?
Can you provide a dog with an overnight stay if necessary?

MISCELLANEOUS:
Can you help with home visits?
Would you be willing to do kennel work (i.e., cleaning kennels, yards, etc.)?
Would you like to organize a local fundraiser?
Additional experience, comments, questions, or anything to add?