AGN Foster Application

Foster Application

www.adoptagoldennashville.org
* IMPORTANT *

• Must be at least 25 years old to foster or adopt
• Must have a fenced yard or property
• Must NOT have any children under the age of 5 in the home
• No apartments

If you do not meet these requirements, please do NOT apply.
ABOUT YOU AND YOUR HOUSEHOLD
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant's Age (please note all applicants must be 25 and older)*
Co-Applicant Name

First NameLast Name
Co-Applicant's Age (please note all applicants must be 25 and older)*
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Best Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Secondary Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email Address*
example@example.com
Applicant's Occupation
Employer
Employer Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Employer Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Applicant's Work Schedule
Co-Applicant's Occupation
Employer
Employer Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Employer Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Co-Applicant's Work Schedule
Please list the names and ages of all persons who live in your household (or who visit regularly). Please read our Children Under 5 Policy.
*If you have children under the age of 5 in your household PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT this form. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at info@adoptagoldennashville.org.
All members of the family must be present for a home visit. When is the best time to conduct a home visit for all family members to be present?
How long have you lived at your current address?
OwnRent
YesNo
If you rent, what is your landlord's name, address, email and phone number?
If you rent, please submit a letter of permission to us at info@adoptagoldennashville from you landlord granting permission for you to foster. It must include the following:

Permission to foster a large dog between 50 lbs. - 120 lbs.
Acknowledge an understanding that a foster dog may destroy property
Landlord agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Adopt a Golden Nashville and it's representatives from any property damage.
HouseDuplexCondoTownhome
If you have a backyard, what is the approximate size that the Golden would have access to?
YesNo
*If you do NOT have a fence PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT this form. A fenced yard or property is required in order to foster or adopt. If you have questions, please contact us at info@adoptagoldennashville.org.
If yes, what type of fence (Wood, aluminum, chain link, invisible)?
What is the height of the fence?
Is there a gate on the fence? If so, is it kept locked?
If you do not have a fence and do not plan on installing one, how will you handle outdoor time with your Golden?
YesNo
YesNo
YesNo
Do you have water access (lake-house, beach house, boat, etc)? If yes, explain:
YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH DOGS
YesNo
YesNo
If yes, how was the experience?
YesNo
Please list all names, ages, breed, gender and if spayed/neutered for each pet you currently own:
Please list all names, ages, breed, gender and if spayed/neutered for any other pets you have owned in the last 3 years (if not previously listed above)
Please identify all veterinarians used for the past 3 years (please include name of doctor, name of practice, address and phone number)
YesNo
If no, please explain:
Did your past pets or do your current pets live indoors, outdoors, or both? Please explain.
YesNo
If no, please explain:
YesNo
If yes, is the microchip currently registered to you with current contact information?
YesNo
If yes, what brand and where did you purchase?
YesNo
If yes, what brand and where did you purchase?
YesNo
YesNo
YesNo
YesNo
If you answered yes to any of the above four questions, please explain the circumstances:
YesNo
If yes, please explain:
YesNo
If yes, please explain:
YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH FOSTERING
Why would you like to foster a Golden Retriever?
YesNo
on a regular basisForever Foster (foster dog that would do best to stay with AGN for the rest of their life due to senior age, medical needs such as hospice, behavior issues, etc. AGN pays all medical expenses, but the foster dog lives forever with it's foster family until it's passing)
YesNo
If yes, when and with what organization (include name, email, phone number, specific contact)?
When did you foster?
Why are you no longer fostering for them?
YesNo
What breed?
What organization did you foster with?
Why are you no longer fostering for them?
YesNo
If not, who isn't, and what are their reasons?
YesNo
If yes, please explain:
Who will be the primary caregiver and trainer of the fostered Golden?
What is your experience with training a dog?
Do you know how to train basic commands such as sit, down, stay, come, off? Which commands?
What method did you use to train?
YesNo
YesNo
YesNo
Where did you train?
What type of training classes?
What method of training was used?
YesNo
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If yes, please explain:
YesNo
Puppy up to 6 months6 months - 1 year1-4 years5-7 years8 and over
high energy/athleticmediumlow
YesNo
YesNo
Do you have a dog that is dog reactive or aggressive towards other dogs? If so, please explain.
YesNoSometimes
If no or conditional, please explain
How many hours will the foster Golden spend alone each day?
Where will your foster Golden be kept during the day?
Where will your foster Golden be kept at night?
How will you exercise your foster Golden?
How long and how often will you exercise your foster Golden?
YesNo
YesNo
How long do you feel a foster Golden should be given for an adjustment period in his or her foster home?
Most rescue dogs are going to have some type of issue/issues that will need to be modified through appropriate training. Often those issues do not appear until in the foster home. What behaviors would be unacceptable to you? (Please be very specific)
What actions would you take to correct these behaviors?
What will you do if your foster dog chews your belongings or shows other destructive behavior?
YesNo
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If yes, under what circumstances and for how long each day?
YesNo
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How would you handle these phobias and are you willing to work with a trainer/behaviorist in order to handle this issue if needed?
YesNo
YesNo
YesNo
How will you groom your foster Golden?
YesNo
YesNo
YesNo
YesNo
Please tell us about yourself and your family; including any special activities in which your foster Golden would be included:
If you have any special requirements for a dog, please let us know so we can more carefully match a foster Golden to your lifestyle.
How did you hear about AGN?
By submitting this application, I/we hereby certify that all information provided on this application is true, complete and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. I/we attest that completion and submission of this application does not guarantee the approval to foster a Golden Retriever. Adopt a Golden Nashville reserves the right to refuse any foster/adoption.
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Foster Application

ABOUT YOU AND YOUR HOUSEHOLD

*If you have children under the age of 5 in your household PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT this form. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at info@adoptagoldennashville.org.

*If you do NOT have a fence PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT this form. A fenced yard or property is required in order to foster or adopt. If you have questions, please contact us at info@adoptagoldennashville.org.

YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH DOGS

YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH FOSTERING