{"product_id":"eoi-foster-carer-application","title":"EOI Foster Carer Application","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalling all animal lovers! Have you ever considered having a rabbit in your home but you're not sure where to start the journey? Look no further because fostering is a fantastic option because you're also helping a rabbit in need!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere at The Binky Collective, we are always on the lookout for more fantastic foster homes as there is always a surplus of rabbits needing our assistance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThings we are looking for in a foster home:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quiet indoor space - this can be a spare room, a penned off space ideally \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ewith minimum of L 3m x W 2m or free roam setup that has been bunny-proofed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eTransport flexibility - Some fosters will require transport to appointments for required vaccinations, desexing or other medical procedures (Appointments and treatments are covered by The Binky Collective).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThings you will need:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a variety of items that are needed for setting up for your foster. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWe are able to assist with these items but donations through purchasing the items for your rabbit are always welcome!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePet enclosure panels (if not in a free roam arrangement)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft non-slip surface (a rug\/doona to assist with traction in their space)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLitter Tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic water bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRabbit safe enrichment items (stacking cups, water hyacinth or hay balls, tunnels etc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFood and litter (paper based kitty litter) to be covered by the foster carer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSuccessful applicants will be provided with the foster care cheat sheet and be added to The Binky Collective's Foster messenger chat for support, advice etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e**No outdoor time is permitted with TBC fosters due to the risk of Calicivirus and Myxomatosis**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProviding for your foster's diet: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eA rabbit’s diet should consist of 80% hay, 10% greens, 5% quality pellets and \u0026lt;5% fruits and treats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHay varieties that we recommend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eOaten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMeadow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBotanical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eTimothy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePellet brands that we recommend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eOxbow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSelective Naturals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eVetafarm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBurgess\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e**For information on feeding as well as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebinkycollective.com.au\/blogs\/resources-faqs\/the-foster-carers-cheat-sheet\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"'Foster Carer's Cheat Sheet'\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e'The Foster Carer's Cheat Sheet'\u003c\/a\u003e, please access our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebinkycollective.com.au\/blogs\/resources-faqs\" title=\"Resources \u0026amp; FAQs\"\u003eResources \u0026amp; FAQs\u003c\/a\u003e page or reach out to our team via The Binky Collective's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/The-Binky-Collective-61559518951108\/\" title=\"Facebook page\"\u003eFacebook page\u003c\/a\u003e.**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplicants must be 18+ due to the nature of caring for a rabbit and their needs while in foster. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note - ‘Add to cart’ and checking out the way to put submit your expression of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Binky Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default 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