Foster Application

Thank you for your support and for considering a volunteer position with us.

Please fill out the application form below to apply to become a foster caregiver.
Only applications that are filled out entirely will be reviewed. A member of the foster coordinating team will be in touch with you if we would like to move forward with your application.
Before filling out this application it is important to understand Riverview Rescues is an all breed and size rescue. Our foster coordinators match a foster dog with your capabilities and your lifestyle. Our foster families do not get to choose which dog they'd like to foster based on breed and size. In the event that you'd like to foster a specific breed or sized dog, we urge you to apply with a breed specific rescue as we rescue on need not breed. Our foster coordinators take all the information from your interview, and discussions to determine the best suited fit for your family and lifestyle. Do you understand and agree to be open to the best match, not looks or breed?*

Yes, I understand.No, I'd rather foster specific breeds.
Name of applicant

First NameLast Name
Fosters must be within a 2 hour radius to Ottawa & Renfrew County. Our vet appointments are in Ottawa and we appreciate our fosters willingness to bring their foster to the vet. Are you within the 2 hour radius and willing to travel ?*

YesNo
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
example@example.com
What is your occupation?
How many people live in your household ?
Please list the full names, ages, occupations, and brief personalities of everyone living in your household, including children. *
Is everyone in the household in agreeance with fostering an animal ?

YesNo
What is your name on Facebook ?
What are you interested in fostering ?

Whelping momsPuppiesAdult dogsDogs with medical needsAny animal that needs me
Please describe your household energy level:
How long have you lived in your current home and are you planning on moving in the near future?
Tell us about the other animals living in your home. Please include their breed, age and whether they're intact.
Please list their vaccination dates, and your vets name and number.
All our foster's personal animals must be vaccinated AND sterilized in order to foster with us. If a dog or cat transmits something to your dog or cat, the rescue is not responsible to vetting associated with this. If your dog or cat is vaccinated you minimize the risks for your animal. Regular deworming is also recommended while fostering as many dogs and puppies have worms. Do you understand?*

Yes, I understand.No, I don't understand.
Please describe your dwelling:
Please give us details about your neighbourhood, (for example, proximity to busy streets, access to safe walking areas)
Do you have a fenced yard?

YesNoParts are fenced but its not secureI have a fenced area that I share with other building residents
Do you own or rent your home?
If you rent, does your landlord know you'll be fostering animals ?
Do you understand dogs take time to settle into their environments, by committing to a dog in need you're agreeing to take this dog on until adoption, or until another agreement (months, weeks)is made. If you are unable to care for the dog anymore, we must find a suitable placement for the animal before it can be moved. Please do not move forward with the fostering process if you're not committed to making this work. Do you understand*

Yes, I understand and am excited to change the life of a dogNo, I'd like to play it by ear and have someone on stand by for the dog i'm fostering.
How many hours will the animal be left alone each day?
Are you comfortable fostering an animal with special needs?

YesNo
If you answered YES to the above question please complete the next question. If you are not comfortable with special needs fosters please skip this section.
Which of the following medical needs are you comfortable with? Please select all that you would feel confident doing.

Administering medicationPost operative care (spay/neuter)Medicated bathsRestricted diet / allergiesAny urine or feces related illnesses
Are you comfortable fostering an animal with behavioural needs?

YesNo
If you answered YES to the above question please complete the next question. If you are not comfortable with foster animals that have behavioural needs please skip this section.
Which of the following behavioural needs are you comfortable with? Please select all that you would feel confident working to correct.

Resource guardingAggression with peopleAggression with other animalsSeparation anxietyMarking or lack of house trainingDestructive of household itemsExcessive barking or meowingPoor leash mannersHigh prey drive
What do you consider to be aggressive in a dog?
How do you plan on socializing and training a foster dog? Are you available to take your foster dog to training classes or collaborate virtually with a trainer?
Foster dogs MUST be crated when you leave the home and when they're unsupervised. Do you agree to crate training and using the crate consistently ?

YesNo
How do you plan on helping the animal adjust to its new foster home?
Are you willing to give the foster animal time to adjust to their new home? Dogs in transition are very confused, they can bark, whine and have undesirable tendencies. Are you committed to helping them through this stage ?
Our regular and committed fosters use our “respite” care when they’re unable to watch their foster dogs. Do you have any trips planned or are you open and available for fostering in the immediate future. If you have trips planned please apply at a later date as our respite is reserved for emergencies and planned trips with notice

No I’m ready and committedI’m not sure what my future holds
Why do you want to become a foster?
Many of our new fosters love the idea of fostering, but once the dog is in their care they decide this is to much and they no longer want to foster. Do you understand this is a serious commitment that not only the dog is relying on but also the rescue ?

Yes, I am 100% investedNo, I’d like the option of having someone else available in case it doesn’t work for me.
How long do you plan to foster with Riverview Rescues?
When fostering with Riverview Rescues we do not permit off leash activity, dog parks or socialization with dogs that are not spayed/neutered and vaccinated. Dogs must be kept on leash, with two points of contact. If within fenced in yard, dogs must be supervised at all times. Our dogs do not live outdoors, they must not be tied outside unattended.*

Yes, I agreeNo, I don't agree.
How did you hear about Riverview Rescues?
Please provide us 2 references of people that live outside your household.
Name
Number
Name
Number
Although Riverview Rescues does everything in our power to assess the animal before placing it in foster care we do not guarantee ages, breeds, and temperament. If an animal becomes aggressive towards a person, another animal, or household items it is the full responsibility of the foster, not Riverview Rescues. We will do everything within our power to prevent any such issues from occurring and help you, the foster, prevent any such issues from occurring.
Thank you for completing the application to become a foster caregiver with Riverview Rescues! Please sign below. By signing you agree to everything outlined in the above and understand the risks and rewards with fostering animals. *

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