Volunteer Application

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Tails of the Tundra Siberian Husky Rescue, Inc. (TOTTSHR) was established to provide for the rescue and care of Siberian Huskies and Siberian Husky Mixes who have been abandoned or turned into animal shelters, or who have been referred to us by their owners who can no longer keep them for any number of reasons.

TOTTSHR, Inc. is entirely staffed by volunteers who love dogs, and share a particular fondness for the Siberian Husky. We always welcome new volunteers into our group, and are delighted that you are interested in helping out with our efforts.

Please take the time to complete this form. After reviewing the information you provide, one of our representatives will contact you regarding your time availability and the volunteer activities for which you have expressed an interest.

If you are interested in becoming a foster home, there are specific questions on this form which must be completed. Upon approval to be a foster home a separate contract must be signed.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of our group!

If you have any questions regarding volunteering, please email volunteer@siberescue.com.

Contact Information:

First name:

Last Name:

Occupation:

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Work Phone:

Best time to call:

Home Phone:

Best time to call:

E-mail:

Are you over the age of 18?

Personal References: (No more than 1 family member)

Reference 1:

First name:

Last Name:

Relationship

Phone:

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Email Address:

Reference 2:

First name:

Last Name:

Relationship

Phone:

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Email Address:

Reference 3:

First name:

Last Name:

Relationship

Phone:

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Email Address:

Past Experience and Training:

Have you ever been bitten or attacked by a dog?

Did the bite require medical attention?

If the bite required medical attention, please explain the situation:

Are you comfortable approaching a dog you don't know?

Do you understand that dogs may be unpredictable and that TOTTSHR, Inc cannot guarantee that a dog we are attempting to rescue won't become aggressive?

Are you willing to assume the risks involved with working with animals who are sometimes frightened and who are in unfamiliar surroundings and the possibility that the dog may become aggressive and/or bite you or a companion?

Do you have experience/training in any of the following dog-related areas of work? (check all that apply)

Breeding Grooming Kennel Assistant Animal Rescue Training Vet Tech Pet Store Sales

Other experience and skills that would help you in rescue:

Please describe the nature and extent of above work/training experience?

Please explain or describe any other information, which you feel is relevant or important about yourself:

What type of services have you performed in the past, or are performing now for other volunteer agencies?

Please list dog clubs or rescue organization memberships past and present:

Please list positions held other than general member:

Transportation:

What type of vehicle do you have for transporting dogs?

Are you willing to accept any risk involved in transporting a dog inside your vehicle?

Do you own a crate?

Siberian Husky Experience:

Ownership:

Have you ever owned a Siberian Husky or Siberian Husky Mix?

If you have owned a Siberian Husky, then please describe:

If you have owned a Siberian Husky Mix, then please describe:

Breed Research: (check all that apply)

Have you done any research on the breed?

Yes

I have owned a Siberian Husky

I have read Book(s) about the breed

I have done research on the internet

I have read the TOTTSHR description

A family member owns a Siberian Husky

A friend owns a Siberian Husky

I have talked to people who own Huskies

Other

If you have indicated that you have done other research, please describe:

Pet Ownership:

Past Feline Ownership:

(if you have never owned cats, please click here to proceed to the next portion of the application)

How many cats have you owned in the past 10 years?

Briefly describe what happened to the cat(s) you no longer have:

Current Feline Ownership:

(if you do not currently own any cats, please click here to proceed to the next portion of the application)

How many cats do you currently own?

Are your cat(s) Declawed?

Is your cat an outdoor or indoor cat?

Has he/she ever interacted with dogs?

Please describe your cat(s) interaction with dogs:

Please enter any additional comments regarding your cat(s) here:

Past Canine Ownership:

(if you have never owned dogs, please click here to proceed to the next portion of the application)

How many dogs have you owned in the past 10 years?

Briefly describe what happened to the dog(s) you no longer have:

Current Canine Ownership:

(if you do not currently own any dogs, please click here to proceed to the next portion of the application)

How many dogs do you currently own?

If you currently have dog(s) please indicate the sex, age and breed for each dog:
Dog's Name:
Sex:	Age:	Breed:

Dog's Name:
Sex:	Age:	Breed:

Dog's Name:
Sex:	Age:	Breed:

Dog's Name:
Sex:	Age:	Breed:

Dog's Name:
Sex:	Age:	Breed:

Dog's Name:
Sex:	Age:	Breed:

If you currently own more than 6 dogs, please enter the Dog's Name, Sex, Age and Breed for the additional dog's here:

Other Pet Ownership:

(if you do not currently own pets other than dogs and cats, please click here to proceed to the next portion of the application)

Do you currently own any other animals?

If yes, please list:

Veterinarian Information:

Do you have a regular veterinarian?

Vet Reference:

First name:

Last Name:

Organization:

Phone:

Is this the vet you currently use?

If this is not your current vet please explain:

Volunteering:

Please describe why you are interested in volunteering for a group dedicated to rescuing dogs, particularly the Siberian Husky?

Approximately how many hours per week total do you have available for volunteer activities?

Fostering: Additional Questions for Foster Applicants Only

(Please complete this section if you are interested in becoming a foster home. This would include all foster home types: temporary, short term, surgical, behavioral, and continual. If you are not interested in becoming a foster home please skip to the next section.)

Type of Fostering:

Please indicate which types of fostering you are interested in: (Check all that apply)

Temporary		approx. 1-3 days, these foster homes would be needed in cases where there is a timing issue associated with transport or for a scheduled adoption.
Short Term		approx. 1-2 weeks, these foster homes would be needed in cases of vacations by other foster homes, some timing issues.
Surgical		approx. 2-4 weeks (may be longer depending upon the surgery), these foster homes would be needed in the cases of surgery recoveries, recovering from spay/neuter. Please note that if you have other pets, you may need to have the facilities to keep the foster dog separate during the recovery time.
Behavioral		approx. 1-4 months (time may vary depending on the severity of the case), these foster homes would be needed in the cases where behavior modification is needed in order to make the dog adoptable. The organizations behavioral/evaluation committee will work closely with these foster homes. Please note that if you have other pets, you may need to have the facilities to keep the foster dog separate during the recovery time. TOTTSHR will work to make the dogs in our care adoptable, but it is understood that there are some cases which we are unable to help. In such cases TOTTSHR’s approved policy will be consulted.
Continual		these foster homes are willing to foster a dog until such time as the dog is adopted. The time may vary anywhere from 1 day to 6 months. The foster home will then have the opportunity to foster another dog once the original dog has been adopted.

Fostering Facilities:

Does your home have an outside kennel or other facilities for the temporary housing of restricted dogs?

If yes, please describe:

If you currently own a dog(s), is it necessary for the foster dog to get along with them?

If no, does your home have any means for separating a foster dog from your dog(s)?

Describe:

If you currently own a cat(s), is it necessary for the foster dog to get along with them?

If no, does your home have any means for separating a foster dog from your cat(s)?

Describe:

Fostering Preferences:

Do you have any sex preference for the dog(s) you will foster?

Age preference: (check all that apply)

Under 1 2-3 4-5 6-7 8-9 10 and older

Dwelling Information:

Do you own or rent your home?

If renting, do you have the landlords permission to keep a dog?

Landlord Reference: (If renting, please list the landlords contact information)

First name:

Last Name:

Organization:

Phone:

Please specify the type of dwelling:

If other, then please describe:

Fence Information:

Do you have a fenced in yard?

If yes, then please specify (check that apply):

Under 4 ft. 4 foot 5 foot 6 foot or higher Chain link Picket Invisible Privacy Other

If other, then please describe:

If no fence, how will you handle exercise and toilet duties:

If no fence, do you plan to fence in the yard?

If planning to fence in the yard, when do you plan to do so?

If planning on installing a fence, then please specify (check that apply):

Under 4 ft. 4 foot 5 foot 6 foot or higher Chain link Picket Invisible Privacy Other

If other, then please describe:

Occupants and Ownership Information:

How many adults are in your household?

How many children (under 18) are in your household?

Please indicate the ages of all children:

Who will be the primary caregiver for this dog(s)?

Age of primary caregiver (if under 18):

Is everyone in the household aware of and agreeable to your interest in adopting?

Have your children been taught how to appropriately interact with an animal?

Given the Siberian personality for escaping and roaming, will you teach all household members the importance of never taking the dog out without a lead and the importance of making sure all gates and doors are secure?

Are there regular visitors to your home (human or animal), with which your new dog must get along?

Please describe:

How Foster Dog Will Be Kept:

Where will the dog spend the day? (check all that apply):