Foster Application

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Type of residence?*

Do you rent or own?*

rentown

If renting please leave landlord/ property manager contact information (yes we contact them)

Current housing location

City LimitsOutside City Limits

Type of Street

Very Busy RoadSlight TrafficResidential AreaCountry Road

Speed Limit

Drivers License #*

Are you currently*

Who is your employer if employed? What school are you attending if you are a student?*

Describe the type of pet you are looking to foster (age, breed, size, temperament) in great detail.

Why would you like to foster?

On average, how many hours will the dog be left alone each day (without human company)?*

Where will the dog stay when left alone?*

Where will the dog sleep at night?

If you have to be away (vacation, business travel, etc.), who will care for the dog?

Will you allow the foster dog to run loose?

Describe your backyard including how tall your fence is.

What is your plan for exercising the foster dog?

Do you understand that most rescues will need obedience and potty training?

How active is your home on a rating of 1-10? (10 being extremely loud)

Are you or any member of your family allergic to pets?

Have you been tested for pet allergies?

Does anyone in your household smoke?

Number of people in your household?

Are there children in the household?

If so, what are their ages?

If you have children, have they been socialized with dogs before?

Have you had any pets in the last 10 years?

If you have had pets in the last 10 years, please write their Name & Breed & Age & how long you had them) (example: Tinkerbell, Chihuahua, 15 years, 15 years. | Gypsy, Domestic Long Hair, 12 years, 9 years)

Where are they now?

Have you ever rehomed a pet?

Are/were your pets spayed or neutered? If not please explain.

Were/ are your pets indoor or outdoor pets?

Are your current pets socialized with dogs? If so, what size dogs

If you presently have pets, are they on flea prevention? If so what kind.

Current veterinary hospital and phone number:

Have you fostered Dog(s) before? Please explain.

Do you have any special skills or experience related to fostering?

Are you interested in fostering a dog who needs socializing before being adopted?

Are you willing to foster the dog until Soft Paws Rescue is able to find a suitable permanent home?

Are you able to take the foster dog(s) to a vet if and when necessary, provided SPR is responsible for these charges?

Are you interested in treating expenses for food and supplies as a donation (If not it is perfectly fine)?

Are you fostering any other dog(s) or other animals at present?

Are you fostering for any other rescues?

Anything else you'd like us to know:

I am capable of taking excellent pictures of my foster dog initials

I will reach out to Soft Paws Rescue immediately with any concerns initials

I am not authorized to take my foster dog to a veterinarian without approval from Soft Paws Rescue and any charges accrued without approval will not be reimbursed initials

I am not authorized to make any decisions for my foster dog without approval from Soft Paws Rescue (medical, adoption, etc.) initials

I am not authorized to buy my foster dog supplies without approval from Soft Paws Rescue and any charges accrued without approval will not be reimbursed initials

I am able to conduct meet and greets with potential adopters and carry out an adoptioninitials

By signing this document, you agree to the following: 1. The foster volunteer(s) and others in the household who are or may be immune compromised for any reason or allergic should consult with their physician and act on that physician’s advice in any decision to foster an animal. Soft Paws Rescue is not and cannot be responsible for any adverse outcomes associated with such situations. 2. Soft Paws Rescue makes no representation regarding the behavior, temperament or health of the animal you are Fostering. Call us if you are concerned or have any problems and we will be happy to give you advice or a referral. Soft Paws Rescue is not liable for any injuries or damages caused by any animal you adopt from us. 3. Animals can often harbor animal and zoonotic diseases that have not yet manifested at the time they are placed into foster homes. Foster homes should take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of any potential diseases to animals or humans. Soft Paws Rescue will provide medical care for any animal in our foster care program but we cannot provide medical care to animals outside our program. 4. Soft Paws Rescue has the right to take any foster animals in your possession back at any given time, including if we feel the animals are not in a good environment, or you are not allowing us to show the animal for adoption to interested parties.I have read and understood this application and the accompanying notice and have truthfully provided information herein.