Yes I would like to help with rescue. Add my name to your volunteer list. No I am no longer able to help with rescue. Please remove my name from the list.
BRTCA or BRTCNJ Membership: You do not have to be a member of BRTCA or BRTCNJ to be a Rescue volunteer.
I am a BRTCA / BRTCNJ member (date joined) // (mm/dd/yy).
I am NOT a BRTCA / BRTC NJ member, though would like to be. Please send me more information. I am NOT a BRTCA / BRTCNJ member and I am not interested in joining at this time.
HOME VISITS
These visits are necessary both prior to placing a dog in a new home and after the placement to insure that all is well and that the dog and the family are adjusting well.
Would you be willing to do a home visit? YesNo
Comments:
TRANSPORTATION
To insure everyone's safety, we prefer to transport BRT s crated inside a vehicle.
Do you have access to an enclosed vehicle large enough to transport a BRT? YesNo
Do you have a crate for transporting a BRT? YesNo
How far are you able to transport from your home? miles.
When are you available? Day Evening Weekends
Comments:
EVALUATION
Are you able to evaluate a BRT in regards to temperament, behavior, sociability, or adoptability? This is a very important task and will need a person to have a knowledge of the breed and experience working with BRTs.
How long have you been acquainted with the BRT breed? .
Have you done any training (obedience/conformation) with BRTs? YesNo
Would you feel comfortable evaluating a BRT with known temperament problems? YesNo
Comments:
FOSTER CARE
This is possibly the most important aspect of volunteering and not to be done without a great deal of thought. You must be able to separate the rescue dog from your own animals for the safety of all involved.
Short term (emergency only, overnight, no longer than 3 days). YesNo Long term (until the dog is placed--usually 2 weeks) YesNo Do you have a fenced yard? YesNo Do you have a means of separating the rescue from your animals? YesNo
If you wish to foster, we will send you a Family Profile to fill out and we will need to do a home visit prior to placing a dog with you.
I certify that the above information is true and I understand that prior to the placement of a foster BRT in my home, the above information will be verified. I also agree to a personal interview with an BRT member, if requested, to determine the suitability of my facilities to care for a BRT.