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 RESCUE VOLUNTEER QUESTIONNAIRE

I would like to help with rescue.  Please add my name to your volunteer list:

Name:

Address:           City/State/Zip:

Phone:   Work Phone:        Cell Phone

Fax:      E-Mail Address:

What is the best time and phone to reach you?

It is not required you be a member of MCOA or SSMF to be a Rescue Volunteer, but we do encourage you to join either or both of the organizations.

Go to www.ssmfmastiff.org to join SSMF today online after submitting this volunteer form, to be more a part of our mission!

I am currently a member of MCOA. Indicate yes or no          SSMF yes or no

I am not a member of either group but would be interested in receiving more information: Indicate Yes if so.  

If you are volunteering as a foster home, do you own a house, condo etc.. or do you rent? If you rent indicate if house, apartment or what type of dwelling it is.  Note: We will need approval from your landlord if you wish to foster or adopt and you are renting your home. 

If you are volunteering as a foster home, what size is your yard and what type of fence do you have?

What is your profession/occupation?

Is someone home all day at your house or is your family away from home all day/How many hours a day are you gone?

List all pets you currently own including breed or species,  gender and ages.

Are your currently owned pets neutered or spayed? If not why not?

Do you have a way to keep your current pets separated from the rescue Mastiffs? (THIS IS REQUIRED TO FOSTER)

List The Names & Ages Of All Children Who Live With You Or Visit Frequently

Do you have a digital camera or do you have a friend who would be willing to let you use it , or that would photograph your foster dogs for you? ( Good photos of foster dogs are essential to help us place them.)     Type Yes Or No

Listed below are some of the tasks volunteers perform.

Home Visits - Home visits are necessary prior to placing a dog in a new home.  Will you be willing to do home visits?

Please Answer Either yes Or No    Type Yes Or No       

Home visit questions or comments:

Transportation

There is a need to transport dogs from animal shelters, from owners, etc. and transport a newly adoptive dog to its new owner.  To ensure everyone’s safety, it is recommended the dog be crated within the vehicle.

Do you have access to a vehicle large enough to transport a Mastiff?        Type Yes            Type No

Vehicle type

How many miles from your home are you able to transport?

Are you available during the  Day? Yes Or No    Evening? Yes Or No      

Weekends? Yes Or No

Transportation questions or comments:

Evaluation:

Are you able to evaluate a mastiff in regards to temperament, behavior, sociability, or adoptability?  This is a critical task and will require a person knowledgeable about the breed with experience working specifically with mastiffs.

How long have you known the mastiff breed?

Have you done any training (obedience/conformation) with mastiffs?     Type Yes      Type No

Are you comfortable evaluating a mastiff with known temperament problems?    Type Yes     Type No      

Evaluation questions or comments:  

Foster Care:

This is possibly the most important aspect of volunteering and not to be done without a great deal of thought.  It is also the most needed. You must be able to separate the rescue dog from your own and other animals for the safety of all involved.

I can foster for:  Type In Long term (until the dog is placed—usually two to three weeks):

If I cannot foster a Mastiff long-term until they are placed, I can foster for:Type in Short term      

Type 'Only In Emergency'       Type in 'Overnight Only'  

Type in '1 week or less'

Do you have means to separate the rescue from other animals?  Type Yes     -   Type  No

If you wish to foster, SSMR will send you a Family Profile Form to complete and a home visit by a SSMR volunteer will be required prior to placing a dog with you.

I certify the above information is true and I understand that prior to the placement of a foster mastiff in my home, the above information will be verified.  I also agree to a personal interview with a representative of SSMR, if requested, to determine the suitability of my facilities to care for a mastiff.

Type or print name-

Signature - 

Date Signed -

We are looking forward to hearing from you! When finished, return to the top of the form and click submit