1.What is your full name?

2.What is your email address?

3.What is your best contact number?

4.What type of dogs are you interested in fostering?

Puppies

Under 10kg

11kg - 25kg

Above 26kg

5.what type of housing will your foster animal be living in?

Apartment

House

Farm / Acreage

Unit / Flat

Other (please specify)

6.Does your home have stairs?

Yes

No

If yes, please specify size and if there is any accessability access.

7.Who provides the food and supplies needed for your foster dog?

The foster carer

RSPCA ACT

Pet store

Local vets

8.In an emergency, who should you contact outside of RSPCA ACT office hours?

Your own local veternarian

Canberra Emergency Veterinary Services

RSPCA ACT

www.askavet.com

9.If you have existing pets, can you still apply to be a foster carer?

No, pets are not allowed in a foster household

Yes, but only if your pets stay away from the foster

Yes, as long as they are vaccinated and introduced properly to the foster dog

Only if your pets are the same size as the foster dog

10.Which of the following best describes “foster fail”?

When the foster dog is returned too soon

When the foster carer decides to adopt the foster animal

When the dog does not adapt to the foster home

When the foster carer decides not to foster again

11.If a friend or family member wants to adopt your foster dog, what should you do?

Tell them they can take the dog anytime

Contact the RSPCA ACT team to facilitate adoption

Facilitate the adoption yourself

Tell them that you can offer a trial adoption.

12.What is the correct approach if your foster dog shows signs of illness?

Wait a day to see if it improves

Call RSPCA ACT during office hours or Canberra Emergency Veterinary Services after hours

Post symptoms on social media for advice

Attempt to treat the dog at home

13.Which of the following describes the purpose of dog-proofing your home?

To prevent the dog from escaping

To keep your belongings safe from being chewed or damaged

To prevent illness in the dog from poisons and chemicals

All of the above

14.What should you do if you feel uncomfortable around your foster dog?

Discipline the dog

Leave the dog alone and reach out to RSPCA ACT for guidance

Avoid interacting with the dog for a few days

Seek advice from other foster carers on social media

15.What are neo-natal puppies, and why do they need special care?

Puppies that are still with their mother

Newborns without a mother who require around-the-clock attention

Puppies that need to stay outside only

Puppies already weaned and self-feeding

16.Why are foster carers asked not to post pictures of foster animals on personal social media?

To avoid revealing confidential information

Because foster dogs cannot be photographed

So that only RSPCA ACT posts updates

Only specific breeds are allowed to be shared publicly

17.Which of the following best describes “foster carer responsibility”?

Adopting any dog in need

Following all RSPCA ACT guidelines and advice for caring for foster animals

Allowing foster dogs to be outdoors most of the time

Keeping foster animals separate from family

18.What is the main reason a dog may require a foster home instead of staying in the shelter?

They aren’t used to a shelter environment

Some dogs struggle to cope in the shelter

They are recovering from surgery

All of the above

19.Which of these is a requirement for foster carers regarding their foster dog’s living space?

Only access to a laundry or bathroom

A comfortable, safe space indoors, especially overnight

Access to a large backyard

Only outside, with access to food and water

20.What do you need to consider when fostering?

Having a safe and comfortable home

The ability to react quickly during an emergency

flexibility to bring your foster to an appointment or meet and greet.

Time to provide enrichment and exercise

All of the above

21.What is the role of exercise and enrichment in fostering a dog?

Only for physical health

Primarily for behaviour correction

For physical health, mental stimulation and confidence-building

To prepare dogs for walking on a leash

22.Which of these items might be provided to support your foster dog’s behaviour?

Prescription medication only

Behavioural guidance from RSPCA ACT staff

A spray bottle to stop naughty behaviour

Daily dog training classes

23.Which of the following are appropriate activities to help socialize a foster dog?

Only taking them on daily walks

Leaving them in the backyard during family time

Engaging in positive, fun activities daily

Strict, regimented training sessions

24.How should you prepare for the emotional challenge of fostering a dog?

By understanding that returning the dog may be difficult

By spending minimal time bonding

By adopting the dog immediately

By planning to foster the same dog long-term

25.What is a key benefit of fostering a dog, according to RSPCA ACT?

Fosters get priority for new pet adoptions

It helps dogs learn to relax and be themselves

Dogs learn commands faster

Foster carers can adopt as many dogs as they want

26.Have you read the Dog Foster Care Manual?

Yes

No

Not sure

There isn’t one