Become a temporary volunteer host family

Information

OUTSIDE QUEBEC CITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS: Do you accept that we provide your application to a partner shelter (for rabbits) near your place of residence? *

Yes, you can share my form with a rabbit shelter in my area.
No, I will complete the form for ALSA only, do not share my form with a partner shelter.

For the moment, the Homeless Rabbit Adoption shelter (ALSA) is looking for temporary families in Quebec City and around (50 km around). This facilitates our operations and ensures better monitoring of veterinary care carried out in Quebec. However, there are times when we need families in Montreal. We have a partnership with a veterinary clinic in Montreal North. However, outside of Quebec City are not our greatest current needs. We will still keep your application in our register if the need arises, we will contact all those who have been selected and who have completed this form.*

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone number *

Full address *

Let us know more about you

What are your motivations? *

Adopt this rabbit eventually.
Test cohabitation with my current rabbit.
Help spontaneously because I am only available for a few weeks/months.
Help the shelter in the short term (I'll see then).
Help the shelter long term (harboring rabbits a few times a year).
Check if I have allergies before adopting a rabbit for life.
Validate if the rabbit is a pet that suits me.
Check children's interest in rabbits.
Other

Afin de nous aider à mieux vous connaître, vous pouvez sélectionner plus d'un choix.

By being a temporary foster family, you have the first choice for the adoption of your resident. You must indicate your intention from the start so that our volunteers are informed and do not offer the rabbit for adoption to another family.

You will be able to make your decision in a minimum of thirty (30) days after welcoming your rabbit home. We do not advocate impulsive adoption and prefer to give the rabbit (and you) time to adapt and get to know you.

Describe the type of relationship you have, in general, with animals. *

What type of personality are you looking for in a rabbit? *

In a few sentences, tell us about yourself, your perception of shelter animals and abandonment. *

Adoption fees

If you would like to adopt the rabbit down the road, are you comfortable with the adoption fees? Including the rabbit, its basic examination, sterilization and a bag of hay (3.5 kg) - non-refundable? (see information below) *

Male $220 + taxes
Female $245 + taxes
Adult couple $255 + taxes
Couple of young rabbits (less than 6 months) $330 + taxes
*$60 + taxes per rabbit must be added for rabbits vaccinated against hemorrhagic fever.

Temporary families always have first choice for rabbit adoption after completing a pre-adoption questionnaire and paying the $220/$245 + taxes adoption fee which includes the rabbit, basic veterinary exam, sterilization and a box of hay. Take into consideration that current sterilization fees can reach $400 for a male and $600 for a female depending on the veterinary clinic or region in addition to the purchase costs of the rabbit which can be around $80 in a pet store and between $85 and $100 with a breeder.

The box of hay offered for adoption (3.5 kg) is valued at $28.

Your rabbit

Do you already have a rabbit at home? *

IMPORTANT: If you have a rabbit at home and you do NOT want to adopt another rabbit and instead accommodate this one temporarily, it is VERY IMPORTANT not to bring your rabbits and the resident into contact. In addition to the fact that rabbits can squabble, contact can lead to a long period of marking (the rabbit is no longer clean). Also, a rapprochement can be created, which can greatly affect the rabbits when they separate. Several rabbits suffer from long and lasting depression following this separation. Please respect this warning for the good of all.

What is the sex of your rabbit? *

Male
Female
I do not know yet

How old is your current rabbit? *

Check the character trait(s) that best describe your current rabbit. *

Energetic, always doing binkies, exploring, snooping, etc.
Calm, he doesn't move much and does his own thing.
Fearful, he lives his little life as a rabbit, but he is frightened at the slightest noise.
Near the human, a real pot of glue who constantly demands caresses.
Territorial, you can't approach him and touch his things, he growls and doesn't like to be approached at times.

Has your rabbit ever lived with a fellow rabbit? *

Yes, but the rabbit has unfortunately died now
Yes, but it didn't go very well.
No never

What is your biggest motivation for getting your current rabbit to live together? *

Depending on your desire and your personal capacity, how much time do you allocate to carry out the steps of cohabitation to the letter? *

Si je n'ai pas de résultat en 2 semaines, je veillerai à arrêter le processus et les séparer jusqu'à l'adoption de mon pensionnaire.
Je me donne 2 mois, le temps minimum de l'hébergement en famille d'accueil.
Le temps que ça prendra

It is very important to respect the stages of cohabitation. There is no guarantee that the procedure will work, but following the process is essential to maximize the chances of success. The rabbit is an animal that appreciates the presence of a conspecific, however we must go at their pace and rely on our own level of patience.

I am aware that I will have to follow the recommendations of the ALSA volunteer to the letter to maximize the chances of success in the cohabitation of rabbits. I understand that if I do not follow the steps, I will have to start the procedure again. *

Yes, I understand the issue.
No, I don't feel patient enough.

Your animals

Do you already have animals? (all species combined) *

Yes
Not at the moment, but I plan to adopt one soon.
No

What animal are you planning to adopt? *

How many cats do you have? *

None
None, but sometimes I keep a cat
1
2
3 or more

How many dogs do you have? *

None
None, but sometimes I keep a cat
1
2
3 or more

How many rabbits do you have? *

None
None, but I would like to adopt one eventually
1
2
3 or more

My rabbit lives / My rabbits live *

In cage
In enclosure
In enclosure with exits
Into a room
Night in enclosure and freely during the day
Freely

Is he sterilized? / Are they sterilized? *

Your family

Do you have children? *

Yes
Soon yes
No

Indicate the number and age of the children. *

Are you an owner or tenant? *

Owner
Tenant

What type of household do you live in? *

House
Condo
Apartment
Other

Do you consider your home to be *

Calm
Animated
Bring out the drums and trumpets!

Do you or anyone in your household suffer from rabbit or hay allergies? *

Yes, they are controlled.
No, the tests are negative.
I do not believe.

Do you or anyone in your household have allergies to other animals? *

Yes, to dogs.
Yes, to cats.
Yes, to certain farm animals...
Yes, to certain furry pets other than dogs and cats.
I do not believe.
No, the tests are negative.

If you had to consult the veterinarian or go to the shelter, would you be able to travel quickly? *

Yes, I have my car.
Yes, someone is driving me and he is always free.
Yes, I travel by taxi, Uber or bus only.
No

Who will take care of the rabbit? *

Do everyone in your household want to foster a rabbit? *

Rabbit care

In what space do you plan to house the rabbit? Describe the space and/or location options to accommodate the rabbit. *

Do you have a transport cage to travel with the animal during appointments? *

What diet do you plan to give to the rabbit to be housed? *

The temporary foster family houses the rabbit in need completely voluntarily.

Veterinarian fees and departure supplies are paid by the shelter, but vegetables (feed) and litter (hardwood pellets) are paid for by the host family. Do you agree? *

Yes, the time needed to find a good family.
Yes, but 2 months maximum.
Yes, but 6 months maximum.
No, I am only available for a few weeks.

What do you like about becoming a temporary foster family for the shelter? *

You may witness abuse, injury, and illness of a rabbit in need that may require humane euthanasia. Are you comfortable with this reality? (At ALSA, the decision to euthanize a rabbit is only made as a last resort.) *

Yes I understand.
No, I'm not comfortable.

I am available from: *

Do you have any questions or comments?

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