ALBERTA DACHSHUND RESCUE
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
Please forward completed application to:
Box 60 Lousana,AB. T0M1K0
www.albertadachshundrescue.com
Tell us About Yourself
Name: ______________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________
City: ______________________ Province: ______________
Telephone (Home): ______________________ Fax Number: _______________________
Telephone (Work): ___________________ Cell Phone:______________________________
Email Address: ______________________________
What Volunteer position(s) are you interested in filling?:
*** If interested in fostering, please ask for our Foster Home Application ***
Transport
Fostering (caring for a dog in your home and all that entails ** see Foster Application **)
Home Visits (verify information given on ADR applications)
Placement Counselor (contact and interview ADR applicants, check references and find suitable dog)
Animal Shelter Liaison (contact and check area animal shelters for dachshunds and mixes)
Fund Raising
Public Relations (working in the ADR booth at various shows and events, placing ads etc…)
Newsletter Staff
Other (ideas and suggestions welcome!): _________________________________________________
Why do you want to become involved in ADR?
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Please explain your history, involvement and experience with Dachshunds.
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Please list your current and past pets. What happened to them?
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Are ALL of your pets spayed or neutered? Why or why not?
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What is your opinion regarding spaying and neutering?
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What is your opinion regarding Euthanasia?
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Do you or have you ever bred dogs or any other companion animals? Why or why not?
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving mistreatment of animals?
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Have you ever been denied privileges by the CKC, AKC, any Dachshund Club or another Rescue Organization? Please list and explain.
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Do you belong to any other rescue organizations currently? In the past?
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If you have been doing rescue independently, how long have you been doing so? What was your fee structure? Did you use an application/contract format? How many dogs did you place?
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Are you willing to transport a dog? If so, what mile/kilometer radius from your home?
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Are you willing to check your local area shelters on a regular basis for dachshunds and dachshund mixes? If yes, please name the area that you would be willing to cover to avoid duplication.
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Do you feel competent to identify a dachshund (all coats, sizes and colours)?
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Do you feel competent enough to distinguish between a dachshund mix and another short-legged, long bodied dog?
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Please identify the pets in your home. If you have dogs, what breeds are they? Age? Sex?
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How did you find out about our organization?
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Please list at least three references that can attest to your rescue or dog handling abilities. Please include your vet in your references.
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Alberta Dachshund Rescue is a membership organization and therefore has policies and procedures that must be followed. We are currently working towards incorporation and non-profit status. At this point in time, your mileage, telephone bills, internet expenses etc.. are not tax deductible. Volunteers also accept liability for personal injury or damages caused by a rescue dog or while involved in rescue activities.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information provided in this application is true as of the date on this application. I agree that submission of this form will consitute a legally signed document.
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