Northern California Weimaraner Rescue Foster/Adoption Application

Please submit an application as the first step in getting approved for adoption or fostering. A NCWR team member will call you within a couple days.

*For the safety of adopting families and our rescue dogs, we do not place dogs in homes with children under 10 years old unless it is a puppy or the dog has a known, positive history of living with babies & toddlers.

*Please answer all questions; incomplete applications will not be considered. If something does not apply, just put N/A in the field.

**We ask that you only apply now if you are currently ready to adopt should the right dog come up. Please wait if you are planning a vacation in the near future, or let us know.

***Travel will be required to meet or pick up a dog. We do not ship!

Your full name:*

Your age:*

Street Address:*

City, State, Zip*

Cell phone:*

Area CodePhone Number

Other Phone:

Area CodePhone Number

E-mail:*

Employer:*

Are all members of your household in agreement with this foster/adoption?*

YesNoDon't Know

Who will be the dog's primary caregiver?*

Do you live in a*

Do you own or rent?*

OwnRent

If rent, provide name and phone number of landlord:

Does your landlord allow dogs?*

YesNo

Do you have a fully fenced yard?*

YesNo

Height and type of fence *

Do you have any of the following?*

Underground fenceDog RunPoolNone of Above

How many adults are in your household?*

Please list the names and ages of the adult family members living in your home.*

How many children are in your household?*

If children, what are their ages?*

Have your children been around animals before?*

YesNo

Does anyone in your home have allergies to dogs or have asthma?*

YesNo

Are you interested in*

FOSTER (Provide a temporary home for a dog in need.)ADOPT (Add a permanent member to your family.)

Name of the dog you are interested in:*

If the dog you are interested in is no longer available, would you be interested in hearing about other dogs?*

YesNo

What age dog are you looking for?*

What Gender?*

MaleFemaleNo preference

What type of personality do you want your pet to have? (i.e. calm, energetic, protective, couch-potato)*

Do you plan on crate training?*

YesNo

Have you ever house-broken a dog or puppy before?*

YesNo

If the dog has an "accident" in your home, what type of correction do you plan to use?*

How many hours each day will your new pet be home alone?*

Where will your new pet sleep at night?*

Weimaraner's require strong, daily exercise. How will you address his needs, and do you have any physical imitations that would make this exercise difficult?*

Where will your new dog stay when nobody is home?*

What food do you feed your dog and what is the schedule you will be using?*

Are you aware that a new environment is stressful for your pet, and they may exhibit uncharacteristic behavior?*

YesNo

Do you understand that a dog can be a 14-15 year commitment depending on the current age and can cost several hundreds of dollars per year to care for?*

YesNo

Do you plan to take an obedience class with your dog?*

YesNoNot sure

If yes, where?*

What circumstances would lead you to give up your new dog?*

Do you have plans in place if something should happen to you and you can no longer care for your dog?*

List any dogs you currently own, including gender and their ages*

Do you have cats?*

YesNo

How many of these pets are spayed/neutered?*

Please tell us about your previous pets you have owned within the last 5 years, and what happened to them.*

Have you adopted from an animal welfare or Rescue group before?*

YesNo

If yes, what group?*

Have you ever given up a pet?*

YesNo

If yes, what were the circumstances?*

Please provide the name and phone number of your current and/or previous veterinarian or clinic:*

Please provide days of the week/times you would be available for a phone call to discuss your application. *

Please note our incoming call to you may appear as "Caller ID Blocked" or have a number you do not recognize. Please answer unknown incoming calls on the days you list above.

Is there anything else you would like to share?

***NCWR Adoption Requirements***

1. A signed Adoption Contract along with all adoption fees are due at time of taking the dog. If the dog does not work out during the "trial" phase, you can ask to be refunded, or applied to another dog. We do not offer installment plans.

2. Adoption Fees range from $200.00 for a senior, to $700.00 for a puppy up to 1 year old. Please discuss the fee with the Placement Coordinator beforehand so that there are no surprises.

3. All dogs placed through NCWR must be spayed or neutered prior to or shortly after adoption. You are required to return proof of spay/neuter by date listed on contract. The microchip will not be transferred until this is completed.

4. NCWR does not deliever dogs. If you live out of the area, are you prepared to travel to meet the dog, and will you return the dog to us should he or she not work out? Please discuss this with our coordinator before agreeing to adopt.

5. If you cannot keep a dog that you have adopted, it must be returned to NCWR.

***NCWR Foster Agreement***

1. Policies and Procedures. I agree to abide by the policies and procedures communicated to me during the course of my volunteer foster activities. I understand that I am responsible for reviewing all the materials given to me. I understand and agree these policies are in place to protect me, and Northern California Weimaraner Rescue (hereinafter NCWR).
2. Health and Temperament. I understand that NCWR cannot guarantee the health or temperament of any foster dog(s). NCWR will provide the information on this animal that is known to exist.
3. Ownership of Animal. I understand that NCWR is the sole guardian of the dog(s) taken in foster care and that fostered dog(s) must be returned to NCWR upon NCWR’s request.
4. Termination. I understand NCWR has the right to terminate a foster care agreement and relationship at will.
5. Medical Care for Foster Dog. I understand that if a foster dog becomes ill or injured I will contact NCWR immediately. Most medical issues will be treated by a veterinarian selected by NCWR. In the event of a medical emergency after hours I will call the emergency-only foster support phone number to get guidance about how to proceed.
6. Adoption. I understand that if I, as a volunteer foster, want to adopt any of my foster dog(s), I must go through the standard NCWR adoption process. I also understand that I cannot send my foster dog(s) to an adoptive or potential adoptive home without permission of NCWR.
7. Waiver and Release. I hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless NCWR and its successors and assigns, affiliates and adoption partners from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, which may arise from volunteer work with NCWR. I understand and acknowledge that this Waiver discharges the NCWR from any liability or claim that I may have against NCWR with respect tobodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from my participation in NCWR’s volunteer foster programs. I also understand that NCWR does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide financial assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health or disability insurance, in the event of injury, illness, death or property damage.
8. Health Insurance. I expressly waive any claim for compensation or liability on the part of NCWR for my medical expenses. I realize and am aware that my own health insurance coverage will provide for any necessary medical treatment or care. I further understand that I am not covered as a volunteer by NCWR under California State Worker’s Compensation Laws.
9. Transportation. When driving a vehicle to perform volunteer services for NCWR, I agree to maintaina valid driver’s license and at least the State-required minimum amounts of automobile insurance on my vehicle and to indemnify and hold NCWR harmless from any claims arising from and/or related in any way to any NCWR animal’s presence in my vehicle. NCWR does not provide auto liability insurance for volunteer drivers.
10. Medical Treatment. I release and forever discharge NCWR from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with an emergency (injury) during my time with NCWR.
11. Assumption of the Risk. I understand that time volunteering with NCWR may include activities that may result in injury. I expressly and specifically assume the risk of injury or harm in all activities undertaken as a part of my volunteer responsibilities and release NCWR from all liability for injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from my activities undertaken in the capacity of volunteer with NCWR. I understand that working with animals presents some risks, and that there are possibilities of injury that may result from contact with animals, such as scratches, bites, and allergic reactions, which may occur when performing volunteer services.
12. Photographic Release. I hereby grant NCWR, and the photographer, permission to use my likeness in a photograph or video in any publication, digital and print, and without payment of any kind. I grant and convey unto NCWR all right, title and interest in anyand all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by or for NCWR during my work withNCWR, including but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings.
13. Conduct. I agree that as an NCWR volunteer foster, I represent NCWR, and I promise not to engage in any activity - whether physical, verbal or written - that may cause harm to the reputation of NCWR. I agree to be a role model for the humane treatment of animals, at home as well as while volunteering with NCWR.
14. Confidentiality. I understand that NCWR records and discussions regarding previous and new pet owners are to be kept confidential.
15. Oversight. I agree to accept supervision and support from the NCWR staff and understand that they will provide me with feedback to ensure my safety or to help me perform my volunteer foster duties most effectively.
16. Bite Policy. I understand that if I am bitten or witness a bite, NCWR requires me to report the bite immediately to the local Animal Control and to NCWR . NCWR’s policy is to report any bites where the skin may be broken. Failure to report may result in immediate termination from NCWR’s volunteer foster program.
17. Volunteer. I understand and agree that if accepted as a volunteer foster, all services performed by me will be performed on a strictly voluntary basis, and that I will receive no remuneration, pay or compensation of any kind; and that I am not an employee of NCWR.
18. Dismissal. I understand that failing to observe the above terms and conditions along with the policiesand procedures of NCWR could result in my immediate dismissal from the volunteer foster program.
19. Other. I expressly agree that this Waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of California. This Waiver shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. I agree that in the event that any clause or provision of this Waiver shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining provisions of this Release, which shall continue to be enforceable.

By submitting this form I confirm that I have read, understand and agree to the above conditions.

Signature*

DO YOU AGREE TO THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS?*

YESNO

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Northern California Weimaraner Rescue Foster/Adoption Application

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