PoundPup and Friends Initiative Foster Application

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We appreciate your interest in becoming a foster for our dogs. As a foster, you give a dog a chance to live a full life and find a forever home outside of the stressful shelter environment.

Requirements to become a foster

Must be at least 21 years old to foster for our organization.
You cannot foster a bully breed if you live on post unless you have permission to be a temporary home for a bully breed.

What can you expect from a rescue dog?

Many of our animals come directly from a shelter environment. They may be stressed, unsure of what to do, and unfamiliar with their surroundings or the new people who care for them. In our experience it takes about 3 to 10 days (sometimes even longer) for the true personality of the dog to come out. During this time, the dog needs guidance from you as to what to do and what not to do. It may require extreme patience and understanding, and a firm hand. These first 1-2 weeks are crucial in your relationship with your foster dog.

Fostering for PoundPup and Friends Initiative (also described as PoundPup or PPFI ) comes with the same responsibilities as responsible pet ownership. You MUST provide food and fresh water for our foster dog at least once a day. The pet MUST live with you in your household, not being kept outside, or locked in a crate more than a regular workday requires.

They have received basic temperament testing, but may come with issues, like chewing, marking, not being potty trained, or food aggression. We expect our fosters to teach them basic manners, and address issues appropriately. If the dog is food aggressive, it must be fed in a crate, or separated during feeding time. They are in the shelter with one or two other dogs in a kennel, and may have had to fend for their food. Most will eventually overcome the fear of not getting their food with patience and proper treatment. We can advise on what to do in your specific situation.

Health and Wellness

The stress of shelter life, as well as close proximity to other animals, can cause these animals to get sick. Should you notice signs of illness (diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy, runny nose, eyes, limping, unexplained whimpering, etc), you are required to notify your assigned contact person at the first sign of the pet not feeling well. We will advise you on how to proceed. If veterinary care is required, you will have to take the animal to our veterinary clinic (we will give you the proper procedures when you receive your animal). If medications are prescribed, it is your responsibility to administer them exactly as prescribed. You will use the prescribed medications, nothing else, no substitutions.

Should we determine that our instructions have not been followed, or medical care has not been rendered as required, we will terminate our foster relationship with you, and reclaim our pet/s in your care. You may be put on a regional Do Not Foster List.

Problem Dogs

Issues with foster dog: For any major issues, such as aggression we require sufficient time to find an alternate placement for the dog.

If you have human or dog on dog aggression issues, we advise to crate the dog immediately in a ventilated and temperature controlled area, until we can address the issue. We do provide crates to any fosters who request one. Some dogs do very well sleeping in crates and even like to take a nap in them with the door open.

Please understand that this is a volunteer organization. We all work full time and have family commitments. We communicate through Facebook messenger. We check messages throughout the day, but may not always be able to respond immediately. Please, rest assured, we will contact you as soon as we can, usually in the evening hours.

Please type your name in the box below, indicating that you have read the above requirements, and agree to treat our animals humanely and according to our guidance. If you have questions, please ask us before you sign. We want you to be absolutely sure and clear about the task of being a foster for PoundPup and Friends. *

Sign your full legal name

• I understand that PPFI is very concerned about the security and safety of my foster animal and all the animals in its custody, as well as its ability to keep track of all animals rescued. I understand PPFI will not share this information for any reasons not connected to the foster care program or applicable lawsuits.

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Driver's License # / State issued / Expiration date*

Example: 00000000000 / TX / MM-YYYY

E-mail*

*Email will be the primary method of communication from PPFI. If you do not check email regularly, please tell us how to best get in touch with you.

Preferred communication

Do you rent or own?*

RentOwnLive With Family

If renting, may we contact your landlord?

YesNo

Landlord Name

First NameLast Name

Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Name, address and telephone number of my employer (or business, if self-employed)

Name

Street Address

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Describe the animals in your home now

Name Age Species (dog, cat, etc) Breed (for dogs only) Gender

Describe the animals that have lived with you in the past 5 years.

Name Age Species (dog, cat, etc) Breed (for dogs only) Gender

Are your animals Spayed/Neutered?*

Vaccinations are up to date

YesNo

I had elective surgery performed on one or more of my animals

The name of the veterinarian(s) I use for my companion animals (if more than one, please list all veterinarians consulted in the last 5 years; provide additional names in email or message):

Name of Veterinarian / Clinic

Street Address

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Veterinarian Phone

Area CodePhone Number

I have been a client of this vet for

List number of years or months

How many children living in your home and their ages.

Names of the adults living in your home and their relationship to you.

Please start a new line for each adult. (SHIFT + RETURN key)

List of two references – people who know you and your companion animals (but are not related to you) and have been to your home recently

Please start a new line for each adult. (SHIFT + RETURN key)

Name of dog you want to foster.

If you want to foster more than one, just message us the other name.

If my choice is unavailable, I am open to substitution.

Type Yes or No

I understand and agree that I may be asked to foster longer than initially expected and I will notify PoundPup and Friends of any limitations I may have at the time this agreement is made*

I Agree

How long are you able to foster?

1 Month1-3 MonthsUntil AdoptedOther

Restrictions on the type of animal I can foster (For example, “No dogs over 30 lbs”, “Only adult cats”, etc.)

Where my foster animals will sleep at night*

Where my foster animals will stay during the day when I AM home:

When you ARE home

Where my foster animals will stay during the day when I AM NOT home:

When you are NOT home

I agree to seek veterinary care with PPFI's veterinarian, follow up and/or check-ups when necessary and follow the PoundPup and Friends animal care protocol for my foster pet. I also understand that PoundPup and Friends will cover veterinary costs, and special supplies needed for my foster pet.*

I Agree

I agree that any expenses for the special care of my foster pet such as medical visit/care, supplies which I incur will be presented to PPFI in the form of receipts for reimbursement. Only pre-approved purchases will be reimbursed. Make sure you get approval in writing (Messenger, SMS, email)*

I Agree

I understand and agree that there is a possibility that my foster pet may have a communicable disease upon discharge from animal shelter and I will administer all medications as prescribed by the veterinarian and follow after-care instructions.*

I Agree

I also understand and agree that I must undergo a home-check to be done by PoundPup and Friends Initiative designee prior to approval of my application.*

I Agree

Are you able to transport your foster pet to and from adoption events approved and/or sponsored by PoundPup & Friends Initiative?*

YesNoWill Consider

Are you able to volunteer your time for walking, feeding, and assisting at an adoption event sponsored by PoundPup & Friends Initiative?*

YesNoWill Consider

Please indicate the distance you would be willing to travel to transport your foster pet to/from adoption events approved and/or sponsored by PoundPup & Friends Initiative

Is there any additional information you would like to provide? Also, if you have fostered for another rescue, please provide the name, location and telephone number of the rescue.

I have read this Application in its entirety, and I agree that all statements contained in this document are made by me, and are truthful. I make this statement under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Texas.

I understand that if I am approved for fostering, I will also need to carefully read the “Foster Care Agreement,” which is a separate document from this “Foster Care Application.” The Foster Care Agreement represents the legal contract between a foster caregiver and PPFI. I understand that if I am approved to foster an animal, I must review the Foster Care Agreement before I can take my foster animal home. I further understand that I will be asked to agree to the terms of the Agreement and sign the Agreement before I can take my foster animal home.

By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and true and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print this for your records and retain as verification of your application.*

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