Little Giants Dog Rescue Foster Application

Please understand that Little Giants Dog Rescue reserves the right to reject any applicant for any reason.

In order to be considered to become a foster parent for Little Giants Dog Rescue:

Agree to all foster terms and conditions
Must be at least 21 years of age

Please understand that LGDR reserves the right to reject any applicant for any reason.

1.) Be at least 21 years old 2.) Meet Foster Expectations

Would you like to join our newsletter email list?*

YesNo

First and Last Name:*

D.O.B./Age*

Street Address*

City:*

State:*

Zip:

Home Phone:

Cell Phone:*

Email Address: - You will be contacted via email*

Emergency Contact Name & Relationship:

Emergency Contact Phone Number:

Please list all family members & ages that will be living with the animal:*

Please list name, relationship, If child, how old?

Allergies or physical restrictions:

For you or any family members in the home

How did you hear about Little Giants Dog Rescue?*

Why do you wish to foster dogs for LGDR?*

Are you available to attend fostering events if needed?:*

YesNo

Do you live in a:*

HouseCondoApartmentOther

Do you:*

OwnRentOther

If renting, do you have your landlord's written permission to foster an animal?:*

YesNoN/A

Do you have a yard?*

Yes- OpenYes- Fully EnclosedNo

If you do have a fence, please list the type of fence and height.*

If you DO NOT have a fence, please explain how you will provide adequate exercise and bathroom needs for the dog.*

Do you have a pool?

Yes- Above GroundYes- In GroundNo

Do you work with any other rescue organizations?

YesNo

If so, please give contact information for that organization including name and phone #:

What types of animals are you interested in fostering?*

	Yes	No
Adults
Weaned Puppies
Mom and Puppies
Bottle Puppies
Comfortable with meds
Differently Abled
Aggressive adults
Aggressive puppies
Shy Adults
Shy puppies

If training is needed, would you be willing to commit to taking the dog to their classes?*

YesNo

How many hours of the day are you usually away from home?*

Where will the LGDR dog(s) be kept during the day? Night?*

Current Pets: Please include all pets.

	Type of Pet	Age	Sex	Spayed/Neutered?	Kept inside or outside?	Dog Friendly?	Current on Vaccines?
Pet 1
Pet 2
Pet 3
Pet 4
Pet 5
Pet 6

How will the LGDR dog(s) be isolated from other pets (if needed)?*

Animal Experience: (check all that apply)*

If you would like to comment more on your experience with the above, please do so here:

If you listed other, please explain:

When are you available to start fostering?*

Will you allow a home visit if accepted as a foster?*

YesNo

Reference #1 (Name, phone # and relationship to self)*

Reference #2 (Name, phone # and relationship to self)

Reference #3 (Name, phone # and relationship to self)

Any additional comments:

Little Giants Dog Rescue Foster Agreement

Please open the PDF below and take some time to read the agreement in full (feel free to print it out). Please make sure that if you are approved for fostering that you will be able to abide by the terms and conditions explained on the foster agreement form.

You are not required to sign the foster agreement form at this time. We would just like for you to go over our expectations in becoming a LGDR foster parent.

If you are selected to be a part of our fostering team, you will be required to sign the foster agreement.

All applications will be carefully reviewed and you will be contacted within 24 hours of submission.

Thank you for wanting to become part of the Little Giants Dog Rescue team. We look forward to working with you and so do the pups.

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5.) Foster animals are to be kept clean and sanitary for their health and wellbeing. Supplies with which are housed and/or contained in, such as crates, blankets and beds, should also be kept clean and sanitary for the same reason.

Agree

6.) Fosters are expected to give the LGDR animal safe and adequate housing and care. A LGDR foster dog must wear his/her ID Tag at all times (except underage puppies who do not go home with collars), and must be on a leash or in a secure pet carrier when outside of its foster home or its enclosed yard. Dogs should not be left alone, outside unsupervised. During transport, the rescued animal must ride inside the car. The Foster Coordinator must be notified immediately if the animal in your care is injured or missing.

Agree

7.) Fosters are expected to follow medical and/or behavioral plans set forth by LGDR staff. Fosters are expected to report any medical or behavioral concerns within 24 hours following appropriate channels and using the emergency protocols. Foster are expected use LGDR approved training only. Please feel free to ask for help if you encounter challenges.

Agree

8.) Fosters are expected to exhibit professional conduct, timeliness and communication.

Agree

9.) Fosters are expected to care for the foster animal for the time agreed upon with the Foster Coordinator. If an emergency arises, please contact the Foster Coordinator to schedule a return to LGDR.

Agree

10.) Legal ownership of all LGDR animal remains with LGDR until such time as proper adoption is completed. Only authorized representatives of LGDR will conduct adoption interviews and process adoptions, transfers or relinquishments. Fosters are expected to comply with the adoption process. If a foster homes decides to adopt the animal, the regular adoption fee applies. If a foster finds a suitable adoptive home for their animal, they will contact the foster coordinator before the animal is returned to LGDR.

Agree

Foster name:*

Foster Signature*

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

1.) I/We have read and fully understand the LGDR Expectations

Agree

2.) There have been no other representations or promises other than those included in this Foster Application.

Agree

3.) I/We understand that all foster volunteer work done with LGDR is at my/our own risk

Agree

4.) I/We have read, understand, and agree to abide by the conditions of the LGDR Foster Home Agreement and Guidelines. I/we understand that all work done with the LGDR pursuant to this Foster Agreement is at my/our own risk, and that I/we assume such risk freely and voluntarily. I/we hereby release LGDR and its agents and employees of any and all liability, property damage, and medical costs while I/we am/are providing volunteer foster care for LGDR.

Agree

5.) I/We, hereby for myself (ourselves), heirs, administrators and assigns, fully, irrevocably and unconditionally release and agree to hold harmless LGDR and its individual members from any and all known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, suspected or unsuspected causes of action, charges, suits, debts, demands, claims, liabilities, losses, costs, expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys' fees) or damages, including but not limited to any medical costs, damage to property, persons or other pets, of any and every kind, nature and description, at law or in equity, in connection with or arising from while I am caring for the agreed rescue companion animal.

Agree

Foster Signature*

Please select date of application completion*

Anything else you would like to say, please note it here:

If you have any additional questions please email lgdr@littlegiantsrescue.org