The Cantu Foundation Foster Application
  • PLEASE READ BEFORE STARTING APPLICATION

    This application is reviewed by the team that rescued, rehabilitated, and fell in love with the pup you’re applying for. Please be thoughtful and thorough with your answers—your detailed responses help us make the best match for our dogs and ensure they go to the very best homes. Every detail helps!
  • ADOPTION Application

  • Reference #1

    Please list someone who knows you well—friends or family are great! Just a heads-up: spouses or significant others cannot be used as references.
  • Reference #2

    Please list someone who knows you well—friends or family are great! Just a heads-up: spouses or significant others cannot be used as references.
  • Vetting information

  • Do you currently have a pet and/or have had one in the last 10 years
  • Vet information

    If you currently have a dog or have had dogs in the past, please list their vet below
  • Do you give us permission to contact your vet?*
  • Are you interested in adopting a dog that is available for adoption or are applying in general?*
  • A dog in the rescue

    If you are interested in a dog that is currently in our care, please tell us more about the dog(s)
  • Will the pet you want to adopt be used as a service animal?

  • In case the dog you are interested is not available (adoption pending/multiple people in line to adopt) Please tell us more about your ideal pet and we can work on matching you with another one of our rescues!

  • Will the pet you want to adopt be used as a “working dog”? P.S working dog and an ESA are 2 different things
  • Will the pet you want to adopt be used as a emotional support animal?
  • Would you consider adopting a "special needs" dog (ex: handicap, blind, deaf)
  • General application

    If you are applying in general to become a pre-approved adopter. Please tell us about the type of dog you are interested in adopting
  • Will the pet you want to adopt be used as a service animal?

  • Would you consider adopting a "special needs" dog (ex: handicap, blind, deaf)
  • Home Information

  • Do you own or rent your home? example: If you live with your parents and pay rent, please select rent - If you legally own the home, please select "own"
  • Home Information

    Owner
  • If the rescue would require proof of ownership, would you be able to provide it?
  • Home Information

    Renter
  • If you rent, do you have permission to own a dog? (Before answering this question contact your landlord to confirm. If landlord only allows dogs with a doctors note, that process must be completed before submitting this application)*
  • Do we have your permission to contact your landlord?*
  • Pets and People in the home

    Make sure to read questions thoroughly and answer them accordingly- your application might not be considered if answers are not fully answered.
  • If other adults live in the home, have they all agreed to bring in a new dog?*
  • Do you have any children?*
  • Are all the dogs in your home up to date on vaccines and in good health?*
  • Have you had any pets in the last 10 years that are NO LONGER WITH YOU?*
  • Questions

    Make sure to read questions thoroughly and answer them accordingly- your application might not be considered if answers are not fully answered. THIS PART MIGHT SEEM LONG BUT ITS NECESSARY FOR OUR TEAM TO LEARN ABOUT YOU
  • Do you plan to get health insurance for your dog?*
  • Do we have permission to do a home visit? (due to COVID restrictions, they are being done virtually)*
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