SCR Foster Application v3

Foster Home Application

(last revised Feb 2017)
Our goal is to create a community where healthy animals are not killed in the shelter, and animals are kept safe, healthy and loved in their homes! We need your help and would love if you joined our foster group! Please answer the following questions as completely as possible – so that we can match you with the best foster pet for your situation. Thank you for volunteering to save the life of a wonderful pet.
Please read through our expectations carefully before submitting the application.

* Your personal dogs must be up-to-date on all vaccinations and current on heartworm preventatives and indoor only! Personal cats must be up-to-date on rabies vaccination and spayed/neutered!

* Your personal dogs must be spayed/neutered!

* A fence is not required, but highly desirable! Dog cannot be left unattended outside and not allowed to roam outdoors!

* You agree to attend at least one event per month and coordinate pickup of food/supplies and meds as needed. Spirit Canine Rescue will provide food, medications, crate, and other supplies/toys/treats as they become available

* You are able and willing to administer medications as needed and ensure foster dogs receive their heartworm preventatives and flea/tick meds every month

* We expect regular pictures and update of foster dogs sent in the Volunteers Facebook page (or sent in another way if not on Facebook)

* We can provide assistance with training but we expect that you work with your foster dog to establish good public manners, crate-training and decent leash training

* As much as possible, we ask that you are able to transport your dog to events and vet appointments. If this conflicts with your personal schedule, we will attempt to get volunteers to assist

* As part of our process, we will be contacting your references, vet (as applicable). We will also require a home visit prior to matching you with a foster dog
Submission Date:

MonthDayYear
How did you hear about us?*
Personal Information
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
E-mail:*
Primary phone (numbers only):*
Alternate Phone:
Are you expecting a child or planning a family?

YesNo
Does your job require frequent out of town travel?

YesNo
Are you subject to relocation?

YesNo
Are you a student?

YesNo
Are you in the military?

YesNo
Please describe in detail the perfect pet for you, including age, size, sex, breed and temperament:
We strongly prefer that you commit to foster a dog until adoption (usually a few months, but may be longer, especially if a dog is undergoing medical treatment). Applications with a commitment to foster through adoption will receive preference.

Note: all foster pets will be current on vaccinations and free of internal and external parasites.
What is the time period for which you will commit to foster?

Through adoption (normally a requirement of fostering)
If you cannot commit to foster a dog until adoption, what is the time period for which you can commit to foster?

Temporary foster (usually 2 – 4 weeks)Emergency or respite foster (usually 3-7 days)
Are you interested in fostering heartworm positive dogs or learning more about this?

YesNo
Which of the following dog training or behavior issues have you had experience with?*

NoneDog aggressionCat aggressionSeparation anxietyInappropriate jumpingHousetrainingChewingHyperactivityCrate trainingPulling on leashEscaping from fenced areaResource guardingExcessive barkingOther
Which of the following dog training or behavior issues have you NOT had experience with, but would be willing to work with?

NoneDog aggressionCat aggressionSeparation anxietyInappropriate jumpingHousetrainingChewingHyperactivityCrate trainingPulling on leashEscaping from fenced areaResource guardingExcessive barkingOther
Which of the following dog training or behavior issues are NOT something that you are prepared to deal with as a foster home, and would make you reconsider re-homing your foster-dog?*

NoneDog aggressionCat aggressionSeparation anxietyInappropriate jumpingHousetrainingChewingHyperactivityCrate trainingPulling on leashEscaping from fenced areaResource guardingExcessive barkingOther
Family Information
Including yourself, list the names and ages of the people living in your home:*
Home Information
Do you own or rent?*

OwnRent
If you rent, please provide the name and phone number of your landlord. We will want to confirm with your landlord that you will be permitted to have a pet in your home.
How long have you lived at your current address? *
Please describe your neighborhood:*
Does your home have a yard?*

YesNo
If your front yard completely enclosed?*

YesNo
Is your back yard completely enclosed?*

YesNo
If none of the above, explain how and where you will allow a dog to exercise and relieve itself?
If your yard is fenced, please describe what kind (type and height):
Some insurance companies may cancel your homeowner’s insurance if there is a pet on the premises. It is your responsibility to check with your agent to ensure that having a pet will not adversely affect your policy. For breeds which may be “blacklisted” with insurers (for example pit bull-type dogs, German shepherds, Rottweilers, chows) we may require your permission to check your insurance company general policies for breed restrictions.
Other Pet Information
Do you have others pets at this time?*

YesNo

If you have other pets, please list all current animals in your household. Please include any foster pets and add which rescue/organization is responsible for your foster pet

	Breed	Age	Sex	Spayed/Neutered	Name/Other Information/Foster info
Pet #1
Pet #2
Pet #3
Pet #4
Pet #5
Pet #6
Pet #7
Pet #8

If yes, are they currently on heartworm preventative?

YesNo
If not on heartworm preventative, please provide reason
If not currently spayed/neutered, please provide reason
Are current pets indoors or outdoors?

IndoorsOutdoors
Have you adopted or fostered a pet before?*

YesNo
If yes, which group or shelter
Do your pets get along with (tolerate) other animals?

YesNo
If no, please explain (We can also work with you on how to introduce new animals into your home):
Have you ever fostered a pet before?*

YesNo
Please describe where the pet will stay when you are at home:
Please describe where the pet will stay when you are away:
Please describe where the pet will sleep at night:
How many hours per day will the pet be alone?
Do you have a crate?

YesNo
Do you plan to use a crate?

YesNo
Why or why not?
If yes, how many hours per day will the pet be crated?
What kinds of solutions would you be willing to try if housebreaking accidents occurred?

CrateLeave OutsideNoneI would need to return the petOther
References

Many veterinarians will not release information to us without your permission. Please let your vet know that someone will be calling them and that it is OK to release information to us. Please indicate below that you have contacted them know that someone will be calling and you have given your permission for them to release information to Spirit Canine Rescue.
I called my veterinarian(s) on this date:

MonthDayYear
and I spoke with:
Please provide us with your current veterinarian information (required):
Vet Name:
Phone:
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Please provide two references not related to you:*

	Name	Phone #	Email Address	Preferred Contact Method
Reference # 1
Reference # 2

By completing this form, you agree that the foster dog will remain the property of SPIRIT Canine Rescue unless an adoption contract is finalized. Please enter your name here (in place of signature)
Thank you so much for your interest in fostering and saving lives!

If you have questions, please review our FAQs or you may please email us at apps@spiritcaninerescue.org
Form last revised February 2017
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Foster Home Application