RAAVE Foster Application

RAAVE Foster/Adoption Application
Date *

- Month - Day Year
Applicant's First Name *
Applicant's Last Name *
Co-Applicant's First Name
Co-Applicant's Last Name
Street Address *
City *
State *
Zip Code *
How long have you lived at this address? *
Please state the area of Northern Nevada you live in.
Applicant's Email Address *
Co-Applicant's Email Address
Daytime Phone Number *
Evening Phone Number *
Occupation of Applicant *
Occupation of Co-Applicant
Employer Name *
Employer Address *
Employer City, State & Postal Code *
Employer Telephone *
Employed Since *
Position / Title *
Do you travel for work? *
Note: If you have lived at the above address for less than two years, please include address(es) for the past two years to include contact information of the property owners in the box below.
Previous property contact information

Your Family and Pets
How many adults are currently living in your home? *
How many children are currently living in your home? *
Ages Of Children
Are all family members in agreement on fostering/adopting an Exotic Bird? *
Have you ever fostered/adopted before?: *
Do you live in a: *
If Other, explain
Do you Rent or Own your home? *
Note: If you rent, live in a townhouse, condominium, or apartment, RAAVE will require a written approval letter from your landlord and/or home association.
Has anyone in your household ever been accused or convicted of animal neglect or abuse? *
Do you have any other pets (dog, cat, rodent, bird, snake, ferret, horse, farm animals, etc.)? If Yes, please complete the next question with details. *
Please list ALL current pets – Type/ Name/ Age/
Are your current pets all up to date on vaccinations and preventatives?
List former pets (type: cat/dog/birds etc.) that have shared your life over the past five years, detailing what happened to them (1) natural death due to age (2) illness (3) euthanasia (4) accident (5) given away/reason(s).

References
Veterinarian's Name *
Clinic Name or Doctor Name
Veterinarian's Phone Number *
Date of last visit

- Month - Day Year
Note: Please call your Vet and let them know that RAAVE will be calling for reference, and give them permission to release information to us.

Please list two personal references. At least one of them must NOT be a family member.
Reference #1 Name *
Reference #1 Phone Number *
Reference #2 Name *
Reference #2 Phone Number *
Note: Please call References and let them know RAAVE will be calling
Your interest in fostering or adopting an Exotic Bird
Why do you wish to foster or adopt an exotic bird? *
Please explain your idea of the bird personality type and energy level that would fit best in your home. *
Do you prefer to foster/adopt a Male or Female exotic bird? *
Please select the ages that you are willing to foster/adopt. (You may choose more than one)

Young Adult (6 months - 5 years) Older Adult (6 - 15 years) Senior (over 15 years) Non Applicable
Is there anyone at home who might be adversely affected by a bird (i.e. allergies)? *
Are you able to foster/adopot a bird who is undergoing medical treatment? *
Are you willing and able to transport and accompany your foster bird when needed, to things such as: scheduled meetings with potential adopters, adoption events, veterinarian appointments, etc.?: *
Care and Training
Who will be responsible for the care of the bird? *
Where will the bird be kept during the day? Please explain *
Where will the bird be kept at night? Please give full details *
Are you familiar with the use of a crate to train and/or confine the bird in your absence or when you are not able to adequately supervise them, to keep him/her out of trouble? *
What part of your house will the bird spend most of its time? *
Where will your bird sleep? *
What other areas and play stations will be available for the bird, Indoor/Outdoor? *
How will you discipline your foster/adopted bird? *
Are you aware that exotic birds require a great deal of attention and maintenance and they they can be expensive to keep fed, healthy, housed and entertained? *
Please add any other information that you think might be helpful to us in evaluating your application.
How did you hear about us?
Terms and Conditions
Please know that your application will not be processed when you press the submit button unless you have checked both boxes, below. By checking the boxes you will be agreeing to the following: terms and conditions:
- That you have carefully reviewed this application and have answered each question truthfully and completely to the best of your knowledge.
- That failure to complete this form in its entirety and/or knowingly omitting pertinent information may cause your application to be declined.
- That you understand this application is required in order to foster/adopt an Exotic Bird from RAAVE, but that submitting the completed application is not a guarantee that your application will be approved; it is merely the first step in the fostering process.
- That you understand RAAVE is a group run exclusively by volunteers who donate their spare time, and, as such, the approval process may take more than a week to complete.
- That once personal and veterinary references are approved, a home visit with a RAAVE volunteer is mandatory in order for you to be approved to foster/adopt an Exotic Bird from RAAVE.
- Should you reside outside the Reno/Sparks or surrending area, we will not be able to approve your application if we are unable to arrange for a volunteer to conduct a home visit.
- Lastly, you acknowledge that it is our policy that all family members must be present during the home visit.
Therefore, I hereby *

Confirm that I have read, understand, and agree to all terms and conditions stated in the adoption Policy. Confirm that all of the information I have provided on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
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RAAVE Foster/Adoption Application

Your Family and Pets

References

Your interest in fostering or adopting an Exotic Bird

Care and Training

Terms and Conditions