Apply To Foster

Fostering is a great way to help both the AWLQ and animals in need. We look forward to welcoming you into our network of dedicated foster carers.

Please be aware that you need to be 18 years and older to become a foster parent at the Gold Coast, Ipswich and Brisbane centres.

If you see a pet available for fostering on our social media channels or via this link that you would like to care for please contact or visit the Rehoming Centre the pet is located at for further information.

TO BECOME A FOSTER CARER PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM AND BRING IT WITH YOU WHEN YOU PICK UP YOUR NEW FOSTER PET

Apply to be a foster carer on the Gold Coast

Foster Application Form - Gold Coast

Your Details - Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Suburb State Post Code Country
Day Time Phone*
Mobile Phone*
Email*
Are you over the age of 18 years?*
- Yes
- No
ID is required at time of foster
If you rent your home, do you have landlord/owner approval to keep animals on the premises?*
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been involved in a foster program in the past? If yes, please explain and list organisation
What previous animal experience, if any, do you have?
What kind of Dogs would you like to be able to foster?
- Under age puppies
- Mothers with litters
- Small dogs with health conditions including kennel cough, ear/eye/skin infections etc
- Medium to large dogs with health conditions including kennel cough, ear/eye/skin infections etc
- Small dogs requiring socialisation and/or behaviour modification
- Medium to large dogs requiring socialisation and/or behaviour modification
- Dogs or puppies recovering from surgery
You may tick more than one option
What kind of Cats would you like to be able to foster?
- Under age kittens
- Mothers with litters
- Kittens with health conditions including cat flu, ear/eye/skin infections etc
- Adult cats with health conditions including cat flu, ear/eye/skin infections etc
- Kittens requiring socialisation and/or behaviour modification
- Adult cats requiring socialisation and/or behaviour modification
- Cats or kittens recovering from surgery
What kind of small animals would you like to foster?
- Birds
- Giunea Pigs
- Rats
Are you able to transport your foster pets regularly to and from the shelter for appointments and vet checks?*
- Yes
- No
Do you currently have pets living in your household?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please list all the pets currently living in your household
Do the pets in your household have current vaccinations?
- Yes
- No
Are the pets in your household desexed?
- Yes
- No
Have you owned any other pets in the last 5 years which are not listed above? If yes, please provide details
Have you ever had any contagious illnesses in your home - Inluding Ringworm or Parvo?*
- Yes
- No
- I don't know
If yes, what illness and how long ago?
Do you have any children living in your home, or who visit frequently? If yes, what are their ages?
Are all members of your family/household agreeable to having foster animals?*
- Yes
- No
Do you live in an apartment?*
- Yes
- No
Where would you keep your foster pet/s when you are home?*
Please be aware that cats and kittens are to be kept indoors at all times
Where would you keep your foster pet/s when you are NOT home?*
Please be aware that cats and kittens are to be kept indoors at all times
How much time do you spend at home each day?*
Not including night time sleeping hours
if a foster dog is to be kept outside, is your property fully fenced and what type of fencing do you have? Please give details below about what materials the fence is made of and the height of the fencing.
Before fostering an outside dog you should ensure your fencing is escape proof
If your foster dog is to be kept outside what type of shelter and/or shading will be available?
Have you considered the negative aspects of fostering animals?*
- Yes
- No
This can include destruction of property, regular feeds, mess in the home, disrupted sleep etc.
Would you be willing to allow an AWLQ representative to make a home visit at a mutually agreed time?
- Yes
- No
If no, please explain why
I would like to receive communications from Animal Welfare League Queensland.*
- Yes
- No
A number of animal diseases can be zoonotic (can also cause disease in humans). These diseases are much more severe or even deadly in immunocompromised people. People at increased risk include people with HIV/AIDS, people on Chemotherapy or being treated for immune mediated disease, people with bone marrow transplants, the elderly, the very young, pregnant women, and people with chronic diseases. If you or a member of your household suspect that you may be at increased risk, please discuss with your doctor before fostering a shelter animal.*
- I have read and acknowledge the information above
By submitting this application you understand your responsibilities and agree to the Animal Welfare League Qld foster care program policies. With first foster you will be asked to sign an agreement and asked to show photo I.D.

Apply to be a foster carer through Willawong (South Brisbane)

Foster Application Form - Willawong

Your Details - Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Suburb State Post Code Country
Day Time Phone*
Mobile Phone*
Email*
Are you over the age of 18 years?*
- Yes
- No
ID is required at time of foster
If you rent your home, do you have landlord/owner approval to keep animals on the premises?*
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been involved in a foster program in the past? If yes, please explain and list organisation
What previous animal experience, if any, do you have?
What kind of Dogs would you like to be able to foster?
- Under age puppies
- Mothers with litters
- Small dogs with health conditions including kennel cough, ear/eye/skin infections etc
- Medium to large dogs with health conditions including kennel cough, ear/eye/skin infections etc
- Small dogs requiring socialisation and/or behaviour modification
- Medium to large dogs requiring socialisation and/or behaviour modification
- Dogs or puppies recovering from surgery
You may tick more than one option
What kind of Cats would you like to be able to foster?
- Under age kittens
- Mothers with litters
- Kittens with health conditions including cat flu, ear/eye/skin infections etc
- Adult cats with health conditions including cat flu, ear/eye/skin infections etc
- Kittens requiring socialisation and/or behaviour modification
- Adult cats requiring socialisation and/or behaviour modification
- Cats or kittens recovering from surgery
What kind of small animals would you like to foster?
- Birds
- Giunea Pigs
- Rats
Are you able to transport your foster pets regularly to and from the shelter for appointments and vet checks?*
- Yes
- No
Do you currently have pets living in your household?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please list all the pets currently living in your household
Do the pets in your household have current vaccinations?
- Yes
- No
Are the pets in your household desexed?
- Yes
- No
Have you owned any other pets in the last 5 years which are not listed above? If yes, please provide details
Have you ever had any contagious illnesses in your home - Inluding Ringworm or Parvo?*
- Yes
- No
- I don't know
If yes, what illness and how long ago?
Do you have any children living in your home, or who visit frequently? If yes, what are their ages?
Are all members of your family/household agreeable to having foster animals?*
- Yes
- No
Do you live in an apartment?*
- Yes
- No
Where would you keep your foster pet/s when you are home?*
Please be aware that cats and kittens are to be kept indoors at all times
Where would you keep your foster pet/s when you are NOT home?*
Please be aware that cats and kittens are to be kept indoors at all times
How much time do you spend at home each day?*
Not including night time sleeping hours
if a foster dog is to be kept outside, is your property fully fenced and what type of fencing do you have? Please give details below about what materials the fence is made of and the height of the fencing.
Before fostering an outside dog you should ensure your fencing is escape proof
If your foster dog is to be kept outside what type of shelter and/or shading will be available?
Have you considered the negative aspects of fostering animals?*
- Yes
- No
This can include destruction of property, regular feeds, mess in the home, disrupted sleep etc.
Would you be willing to allow an AWLQ representative to make a home visit at a mutually agreed time?
- Yes
- No
If no, please explain why
I would like to receive communications from Animal Welfare League Queensland.*
- Yes
- No
A number of animal diseases can be zoonotic (can also cause disease in humans). These diseases are much more severe or even deadly in immunocompromised people. People at increased risk include people with HIV/AIDS, people on Chemotherapy or being treated for immune mediated disease, people with bone marrow transplants, the elderly, the very young, pregnant women, and people with chronic diseases. If you or a member of your household suspect that you may be at increased risk, please discuss with your doctor before fostering a shelter animal.*
- I have read and acknowledge the information above
By submitting this application you understand your responsibilities and agree to the Animal Welfare League Qld foster care program policies. With first foster you will be asked to sign an agreement and asked to show photo I.D.

Apply to be a foster carer through Warra (North Brisbane)

Foster Application Form - Warra

Your Details - Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Suburb State Post Code Country
Day Time Phone*
Mobile Phone*
Email*
Are you over the age of 18 years?*
- Yes
- No
ID is required at time of foster
If you rent your home, do you have landlord/owner approval to keep animals on the premises?*
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been involved in a foster program in the past? If yes, please explain and list organisation
What previous animal experience, if any, do you have?
What kind of Dogs would you like to be able to foster?
- Under age puppies
- Mothers with litters
- Small dogs with health conditions including kennel cough, ear/eye/skin infections etc
- Medium to large dogs with health conditions including kennel cough, ear/eye/skin infections etc
- Small dogs requiring socialisation and/or behaviour modification
- Medium to large dogs requiring socialisation and/or behaviour modification
- Dogs or puppies recovering from surgery
You may tick more than one option
What kind of Cats would you like to be able to foster?
- Under age kittens
- Mothers with litters
- Kittens with health conditions including cat flu, ear/eye/skin infections etc
- Adult cats with health conditions including cat flu, ear/eye/skin infections etc
- Kittens requiring socialisation and/or behaviour modification
- Adult cats requiring socialisation and/or behaviour modification
- Cats or kittens recovering from surgery
What kind of small animals would you like to foster?
- Birds
- Giunea Pigs
- Rats
Are you able to transport your foster pets regularly to and from the shelter for appointments and vet checks?*
- Yes
- No
Do you currently have pets living in your household?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please list all the pets currently living in your household
Do the pets in your household have current vaccinations?
- Yes
- No
Are the pets in your household desexed?
- Yes
- No
Have you owned any other pets in the last 5 years which are not listed above? If yes, please provide details
Have you ever had any contagious illnesses in your home - Inluding Ringworm or Parvo?*
- Yes
- No
- I don't know
If yes, what illness and how long ago?
Do you have any children living in your home, or who visit frequently? If yes, what are their ages?
Are all members of your family/household agreeable to having foster animals?*
- Yes
- No
Do you live in an apartment?*
- Yes
- No
Where would you keep your foster pet/s when you are home?*
Please be aware that cats and kittens are to be kept indoors at all times
Where would you keep your foster pet/s when you are NOT home?*
Please be aware that cats and kittens are to be kept indoors at all times
How much time do you spend at home each day?*
Not including night time sleeping hours
if a foster dog is to be kept outside, is your property fully fenced and what type of fencing do you have? Please give details below about what materials the fence is made of and the height of the fencing.
Before fostering an outside dog you should ensure your fencing is escape proof
If your foster dog is to be kept outside what type of shelter and/or shading will be available?
Have you considered the negative aspects of fostering animals?*
- Yes
- No
This can include destruction of property, regular feeds, mess in the home, disrupted sleep etc.
Would you be willing to allow an AWLQ representative to make a home visit at a mutually agreed time?
- Yes
- No
If no, please explain why
I would like to receive communications from Animal Welfare League Queensland.*
- Yes
- No
A number of animal diseases can be zoonotic (can also cause disease in humans). These diseases are much more severe or even deadly in immunocompromised people. People at increased risk include people with HIV/AIDS, people on Chemotherapy or being treated for immune mediated disease, people with bone marrow transplants, the elderly, the very young, pregnant women, and people with chronic diseases. If you or a member of your household suspect that you may be at increased risk, please discuss with your doctor before fostering a shelter animal.*
- I have read and acknowledge the information above
By submitting this application you understand your responsibilities and agree to the Animal Welfare League Qld foster care program policies. With first foster you will be asked to sign an agreement and asked to show photo I.D.

Please note: If you are fostering for the first time please bring an ID card or drivers licence with you.

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