How to Request Funding

Important Note:
If you know of anyone who is in need of funding, you are welcome to submit an application for funding on their behalf. Please note however that, at this stage, the relief fund is only available to people located in Australia.

Rotties Aust Relief Fund

The Rotties Aust Relief Fund, provides emergency relief to Rottweiler owners in Australia in providing shelter, food , vet fees and associated requirements for the welfare of their dogs. Numerous other emergency service agencies provide support for people, therefore, this fund is to provide support for owners of Rottweilers who need emergency assistance in times of disaster.

Application Guidelines

The following guidelines assist the Rotties Aust Relief Fund Committee in assessing applications made by Rottweiler owners for providing monetary relief to enable recipients to provide shelter, food, vet fees and associated requirements for their Rottweilers in times of disaster.

Awareness of fund

During times of natural or other disaster as may be considered by the Committee at the time, an awareness program utilising the Internet and Rotties Australia list will be conducted, focusing on:

the existence of the Fund
eligibility for payment
means or method of making an application
the name and contact details of the officers who have the day to day responsibility of administration of the Fund
details of where an application form may be obtained

Applications for relief

To be eligible for assistance, a Rottweiler owner must complete and submit the following application form:

Click here to download a request form (Microsoft Word .doc format)

Please complete and email to Rotties Aust Relief Fund : info@rottrelief.com

Owners shall have 28 days from the time of the disaster affecting them to submit their application form for consideration by the Committee.

The application form requires the following details to be submitted:

the full names, address and contact details of the owner(s)
the date of the event
a brief description of the event and the damage it caused
a full description of the claim (including where possible, photographs, copies of invoices, receipts and other documentary evidence to assist in processing the application)
a declaration that the applicant does not have a policy of insurance that provides cover for the loss sustained

Eligibility conditions

The objective of the Rotties Aust Relief Fund Committee is to provide emergency relief to Rottweiler owners in providing shelter, food , vet fees and associated requirements for the welfare of their dogs. This objective is further supported and clarified by a resolution of the Committee on 9 February 2009:

'The Relief Fund was established to provide assistance to persons who have suffered 'personal hardship and distress' immediately after a disaster. It was never the intention of the Relief Fund to place itself in the role of an insurer or to pick up the insurable gap. The intention of the Relief Fund is to provide some financial assistance on items deemed basic essentials to maintain a reasonable living standard for your Rottweiler after a disaster.'

The following are considered to be basic essentials to maintain a reasonable living standard subsequent to a disaster. This list is not exhaustive, but is indicative only:

Boarding Kennel Fees / Shelter
Veterinary Fees
Food
any other associated that may be considered from time to time

If an owner has a policy providing coverage in relation to loss incurred as a result of a natural disaster, the resident will not be eligible to apply for relief through the Fund.

Amount of relief

Each application for assistance shall be assessed on its own merits. A maximum amount in relation to each application for assistance will apply.

Assessment

Owners will be advised of the outcome of the claim after due consideration by the Committee. Should the application or part thereof be rejected, the reasons for rejection will be provided to the owner (s). Advice will be given to the owner(s) within 24 hours of their application.

Last updated: 10/02/2009

The Committee

The Committee to administer Rotties Aust Relief Fund shall include but not be limited by:

A quorum of the Committee will constitute three members of the Committee. Meetings can be held in person, by email or phone conference.
The Committee is responsible for the appropriate disbursement of the monies from the Rotties Aust Relief Fund for the relief of those affected by a disaster or accident.

The Committee will be responsible for ensuring:

Monies received in the Rotties Aust Relief Fund are disbursed equitably, fairly and without bias.
Administrative processes for the management and disbursement of the monies are developed which are transparent and meet all appropriate legal, probity and procedural requirements;
Appropriate information is provided to affected parties and to the community on the availability of relief, on arrangements for application and disbursement and on any other matters which the Committee determines should be communicated in order to assist the proper administration of the Fund;
Progress reports are to be provided at regular intervals and a written report is provided when the Committee is satisfied that it has appropriately disbursed the available monies.
The report should include an audit of all monies disbursed, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Fund in meeting identified need and recommendations on any issues which should be addressed in a future use of the Rotties Aust Relief Fund following an emergency.
That monies are allocated in an equitable, fair and culturally appropriate manner, taking into account the following principles –

Priority is given to those in most financial need and those assessed to have the most difficulty recovering quickly;
Available monies are to be used to provide relief over the short term for Rottweiler owners, as determined by the Committee;
Monies provided to persons are gifts from the community in recognition of Rottweiler owners who have suffered loss or damage arising from a disaster or accident, not a form of compensation;
Monies provided should complement other forms of assistance received by those affected , including any other gifts from public donations or other sources of known tangible support;

The Committee may consult with individuals, organisations or groups, as appropriate, on the resulting needs of the individuals for their Rottweilers.

There will be a maximum amount that any recipient can receive from the Fund, which will be determined by the Committee from time to time.

[Top of Page]