Foster Application

Foster Application

Support 4 Paws will provide all food and supplies for foster dogs. Please fill out completely and honestly. Please do not provide answers you think we want to hear. Some rescue dogs can be especially shy, nervous or anxious and fostering is a big responsibility. Please alert Support 4 Paws immediately to any undesirable behavior your foster dog may exhibit. Thank you.
Your name

First NameLast Name
Age of applicant
Support 4 Paws requires fosters to be 21 or older
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
What is your residency status?
Do you rent or own?
Does your lease allow pets?
May we visit your home?
If you rent, please provide landlord's name

First NameLast Name
Landlord's phone number

Area CodePhone Number
Name of dog you're interested in fostering? If there isn't a specific dog you're interested in, please briefly describe the type of dog you're willing to foster.
Pet History
Please list any animals that are currently in the household. Provide type of animal, name and ages, and how you acquired the animal (breeder, shelter, friend, etc.). If none, type 'none.'
Please provide some detail on your history with pets. Did you grow up with pets? What types of pets have you had in the past? Where were the animals kept? Anything you'd like us to know. If you've never had pets, please indicate that.
Are all your current household pets up to date on vaccinations - specifically rabies and Parvo/Distemper?
Are all your current cats or dogs spayed or neutered?
If you answered 'No' above please provide more information why your pet isn't altered.
Please note: Support 4 Paws will not place puppies or adult dogs of the opposite gender of any unaltered dogs in the household.
Household Information
In the box below please list names and ages of all household members, including children and confirm that everyone agrees to fostering a dog. If you live alone, please state that.
Who will be responsible for the dog?
Which best describes your home?
Please describe your yard. If your yard is fenced, how tall is the wall or fence? What type of fence do you have? If you live on a golf course, please describe how you will keep a dog from getting out of the yard.
Where will this dog be kept when you're not at home?
How many hours will the dog be left alone during the day?
If the dog is left alone for more than 5-6 hours, how will your provide a break for the dog?
Where will the dog sleep?
How will you provide daily exercise for the dog? Some dogs require more exercise than others. Please be honest if you don't want to walk a dog so we can find a dog that fits your lifestyle.
How long are you willing to commit to fostering? Please be specific as possible so we can limit the number of times dogs are moved around.
If needed, would you be willing to provide transport to and from adoption events or vet visits? This is not a requirement to foster but is very helpful when we're juggling a lot of dogs.
Consent
Have you ever been convicted of animal cruelty, neglect, or abandonment?
Fostered dogs belong to Support 4 Paws and must be returned upon demand. Fosters will have first right to adopt the dog they're fostering. Do you understand and agree?
If the foster wishes to adopt the dog there will be an adoption fee. Do you agree?
Do you understand and agree that Support 4 Paws can't guarantee temperament or behavior of any dog? These dogs are typically unknown to Support 4 Paws. You will be informed of any known or observed behaviors but part of fostering is finding out how well the dog is socialized and his/her confidence level.
Do you understand and agree that there is an inherent risk with frightened or fearful dogs that may lead the dog to scratch or bite you or others in your home?
Do you agree that you will not hold Support 4 Paws liable for any injuries you may sustain while fostering a dog? Support 4 Paws will not knowingly place an aggressive dog into a foster home but can't guarantee how the dog will react in a new environment.
Do you agree that you have read and understand all of the questions above and that you have provided complete and accurate information?
To minimize risk to you, the dog and others, Support 4 Paws will insist that foster dogs are not taken out in public for 2 weeks so that they have time to adjust and settle. Support 4 Paws doesn't support taking foster dogs to dog parks where they may become over-stimulated and over-excited potentially leading to unpredictable or undesirable behavior. A foster should socialize the dog thoughtfully by taking leashed walks and responsibly introducing the dog to other people - including kids as long as the kids have been instructed how to properly interact with a dog. Do you agree to abide by the above?
Signature. By signing you certify the above statements to be true and correct and authorize verification of all statements presented in this application.
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Foster Application

Pet History

Household Information

Consent