Foster Application

Home Foster Application

ATTENTION Thank you for considering being a foster for our rescue dog. Please answer all the questions. Once we receive you application, we will call you vet and do your vet check, then get in touch with you. We look forward to working together with you.
First Name *
Last Name *
Age *
Mobile Phone
Home Phone
Work Phone
Apt, Suite, Bldg. Optional
Street Address *
Email *
City *
State *
Zip Code *
Applicant Employer *
Applicant Occupation *
Applicant Work Schedule *

Co-Applicant

First Name
Last Name
Age
Mobile Phone
Work Phone
Relationship to Applicant
Email
Employer
Occupation
Work Schedule

Background

Did you have a discussion with all family members about fostering a rescue dog?
Are they in agreement to having a foster dog and will they participate with the care of the dog?
How did you hear about us? *
When would you like to begin to fostering? *
Do you foster for another rescue?
Please list organization name
What made you decide now that you would like to foster?

Current Pet(s) In Your Household

For each animal that you own, please list:
Pets Names
Breed
Age
Gender
Spayed or Neutered
What food(s) does your current dog eat?
How often?
Are all pets up-to-date on vaccinations (this is a requirement for adoption)?
YesNo
If "no," please explain why not.
List preventative treatments current pets receive and frequency of dosage:
Have you and your dog gone to training? Describe your experience and if you accomplished your objective.
Have you had any other training previously with other pets? Describe your experience and if you accomplished your objective.
Describe your experience introducing an adult dog into your home to your current pets.

Dog Care Information

How would you exercise your foster dog and how often do you plan to provide this exercise?
How often and under what circumstances would your foster dog be left unattended outside?
How often and under what circumstances will your foster dog be allowed to be off-leash?
Do you have a tie out or runner for a dog?
YesNo
If yes, you MUST explain how and when it is used:
How many hours a day on average will the foster dog be home alone without adults?
Will the foster dog be primarily kept:
IndoorsOutdoors
Where will the foster dog be kept when no one is at home?
Will your dog:
Be in a blocked-off portion of the houseHave the run of the houseBe cratedBe tied or attached to runner outsideBe kept in a dog house
What provisions will be made for the foster dog during those times?
Where will the foster dog sleep?

Renters

Complete this section if you rent your residence. CONDO/TOWNHOUSE OWNERS – WE WILL NEED TO SEE A COPY OF YOUR BY-LAWS TO ENSURE YOU ARE ALLOWED TO FOSTER A DOG IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD.
Do you rent or own? *
RentOwn
Do you have permission to have a dog?
YesNo
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR LANDLORD’S NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION, AS WELL AS A NOTARIZED LETTER STATING YOU HAVE PERMISSION TO KEEP A DOG.
Landlord's Name Name of Landlord or Housing Manager
Company Name Name of Apartment or Company
Apt, Suite, Bldg Optional
Street Address
Landlord Email
City
State
Zip Code
Phone
Email

Children & Household Members

INVOLVING YOUR CHILDREN PLEASE NOTE: We do not recommend you involve young children in the process until your foster application is processed, completed and a dog has been found for your to foster. We have found that children become disappointed, hurt and confused while waiting for a dog
How many children in the house?
Ages of children in the house
Describe their (children’s) experience/exposure to small and large dogs:
How often do you have young children visit (grandchildren or friends of children)
If you have children and children visit, what precautions will you take to ensure that the children and the foster dog(s) can co-exist safely?
How many adults in the household? Other then applicants
Ages household members in the household Other then applicants
Relationship other household members to applicant(s)
Does everyone in your household want to foster a rescued dog?
YesNo
Who will be responsible for the care of the foster dog?
Who will be responsible working with training the foster dog?
How will the children and household members be involved with care of foster dog?
Is anyone in your household allergic to animals?
Please specify cats, dogs, long hair etcYesNo
If yes, please explain:

Vacation and Moving

How often do you travel? Please note if person is related or daycare
Are you willing to travel more than 2 hours to pick up your foster dog?
YesNo
Are you planning to move in the near future?
YesNo
If yes, please explain:
If you go away on vacation or for weekends, is there someone that would be able to subfoster your foster dog while you are away? Please list their information below

First Name

Last Name

Home Phone

Cell Phone

Email

Apt, Suite, Bldg. Optional

Street Address

City

State

Zip

Current Vet Information

Vet Name is required field, if you do note have a vet, please not it in the current vet name field.

Current Vet Name *

Organization

Phone

Apt, Suite, Bldg optional

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Previous Vet Information

Past Vet Name

Organization

Phone

Apt, Suite, Bldg. (optional)

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Getting To Know You

Why is this question essential? The application you just completed is very important however, the questions tell us all about your life. The question below is important because it helps us get to know you and in many cases helps us know what dog is the best foster match for you. You could be a wonderful applicant but we won't know unless you tell us here.

Most Important Question
Please use this space to tell us anything about you which you think may be helpful. Please tell us how you came to the decision to foster, if you had a discussion with your other family members, and how they feel about fostering a dog.

Here are some suggestions:
If you had dogs before, what was that experience like that moved you to continue to want a dog in your life? Why did you spend hours on end looking for a dog? What will this dog do for you and most important, what will you do for this dog. In the end, who really rescues who?

FOSTER AGREEMENT

Why have a foster agreement? Our foster caregivers take in our wonderful dogs on a temporary basis until permanent, homes can be found. Fosters assist in training our dogs and help them to overcome any fears or stresses caused by their abandonment or abuse. Most importantly, our fosters help us find homes for our dogs by getting them out into the community and introducing them around. This is a great way to get the dogs out of the kennels and into the loving environments they so desperately crave and deserve.
This agreement reflects the commitment between Rescue Dog Village Guardian, Inc. and a foster for a dog or puppy. Having a written agreement will help establish a clear understanding between the foster and the rescue regarding guidelines and responsibility.
PLEASE SELECT TO ACKNOWLEDGE YOU AGREE TO EACH STATEMENT.

Foster Responsibility

Agree to call your vet and give them permission to speak with us right after your application is submitted.
I agree

Agree to, voluntarily and upon my consent, temporarily care for homeless dogs on behalf of Rescue Dog Village Guardian, Inc.
I agree

While in my care, I will treat the dog(s) humanely, including but not limited to providing adequate food, water, and shelter.
I agree

I understand and accept all of the risks inherent in the care of a foster dog, and waive any claim against RDV for any potential damage, expense, costs or other consequences, which may arise from my provision of foster care.
I agree

I agree not to abandon or surrender the foster dog except as prescribed in the rules and guidelines established by RDV.
I agree

I agree to assess the dog during their stay in the foster home. I will take notes of any issues regarding skin and coat condition, weight, energy lever, temperament and behavior patterns.
I agree

I agree that any concerns will immediately be reported to the rescue founders
I agree

Rescue Dog Village Guardian, Inc. Responsibility

I understand that RDV will provide photos, southern foster contact and information regarding the dog prior to placing the dog in the foster home
I understand

I understand that RDV is financially responsible for the medical care of each dog in its program.
I agree

Vet Care

I agree to obtain permission prior to seeking medical vet treatment for any foster dog in my care from the RDV Rescue Coordinator or Foster Coordinator.
I agree

If I take a foster dog to the vet without obtaining permission, unless it is an emergency or life or death situation, I may not be able to receive reimbursement for those expenses and could be held accountable for any issues that result.
I agree

Ownership

I agree to return durable materials such as crates, training collars, containment devices or other items provided to me by RDV for the sole purpose of assisting in my care of an RDV rescue dog will remain the property of RDV.
I agree

I agree to return all materials in the same condition as offered once no longer needed for the care of an RDV rescue dog our upon my discontinuation of providing foster care.
I agree

I also agree that at any time, RDV may request the return of any equipment during my tenure as a foster home.
I agree

I understand that RDV is the sole and rightful owner of all foster dogs in my care.
I agree

Submission of an application DOES NOT guarantee a dog will be placed with you.
I agree

READ BEFORE SIGNING

Signature
By entering my signature here, means I have agreed to all the terms in this form and agree that Rescue Dog Village Guardian, Inc. are released and indemnified from any and all claims, known or unknown, now or hereafter arising in connection with any dog placed in your home.I agree

Signature *Enter your full, legal name.

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