Foster Application

Must live in Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles or San Diego County or be able to transport to vet appointments and adoption events in those locations. Please read and answer all questions. Once we receive your application it will be reviewed by our Foster Coordinator. We reserve the right to deny an application for any reason. If you do not hear from us within a week, please check your spam folder and do not hesitate to email us at savealife@icaredogrescue.org.

Date

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Name

First NameLast Name

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

Email

example@example.com

Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Age

Secondary Contact

First NameLast Name

Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

MATCHING YOU WITH YOUR FOSTER DOG

1. Please select the size of dog that is the best fit for your family:

2. Please select the energy level that is the best fit for your family:

3. Please select all the types of fostering you are interested in doing:

HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION

4. Please list all occupants in your household:

5. Who will be the primary caregiver(s) for the dog:

A) Primary caregiver occupation:

Please describe typical schedule:

B) Secondary caregiver occupation:

N/A if does not apply

Please describe typical schedule:

6. Is anyone in the home allergic to dogs?

7. Tell us a bit about you and your family and why you would like to foster a dog:

HOME

8. Type of Dwelling:

9. Do you:

Ownership:

How long have you lived there?

Do they allow dogs?

Is there a weight limit?

How much?

Is there a breed restriction?

Please describe:

Do you share the yard with other tenants?

Landlord Information:

10. Do you have an outdoor area for the dog?

What type of fencing/enclosure do you have and how high is it?

11. Do you have a pool?

12. Does the dog have access to the outside area while you are not home?

Please explain how:

13. Upon a required home check, if any modifications are needed for the dog’s safety are you open to doing that ?

CURRENT PETS

14. List all dogs currently living in the household:

BREED - M/FM - AGE

15. Are they spayed/neutered?

If no, please explain why not:

16. Do you have any other animals that will be living with the dog?

Please list:

DOG CARE

17. Where will the dog stay during the day?

18. Where will the dog stay during the night?

19. How many hours will the dog spend alone each day?

20. Where will the dog stay while you are not home?

21. How will the dog get exercise?

22. How would you describe your experience level with dogs?

23. What dog behaviors are undesirable to you and what actions would you take to correct these behaviors?

24. Do you understand that some dogs require an adjustment period while settling into their new environment?

25. What is your process for teaching or reinforcing house training skills?

26. Are you willing to work with a trainer on any issues that may arise?

27. What circumstances would cause you to return your foster dog to I.C.A.R.E. Dog Rescue?

Please clarify reason:

28. Have you ever volunteered for another non-profit organization before?

If yes, please provide organization's name, your role or duties, and the duration of your volunteer work:

FOSTER INFORMATION

When a new dog comes into I.C.A.R.E. Dog Rescue, we may have limited information about their previous living situation and ask that our foster families are understanding that there can be an adjustment period for them to acclimate to their new home. Each dog is an individual and we do our best to match them with the best foster home possible to prepare them for adoption. I.C.A.R.E. Dog Rescue does realize that circumstances may arise when a dog needs to be moved to another foster home that is a better fit. We are a large team of volunteers who all support each other with the common goal of doing what is best for the dog.

To the best of my ability, I agree to keep my foster dog as long as needed until they are adopted. I understand that this can be as short as a few weeks or can extend for many months.

To the best of my ability, I will assist my foster dog if needed with potty training, leash walking and/or obedience training to help prepare them for an adoptive family.

To the best of my ability, I will transport my foster dog to their required vet appointments. If this does not work with my schedule, I will notify my foster coordinator so arrangements can be made with another volunteer for transportation.

To the best of my ability, I will transport my foster dog to adoption events. These are usually held two weekends of every month throughout Orange and Riverside County. If this does not work with my schedule, I will notify my foster coordinator so arrangements can be made with another volunteer for transportation.

Are you interested in more information or joining any of these teams?

How did you hear about I.C.A.R.E. Dog Rescue?

By checking this box, I agree that by entering my name I am signing this application electronically.

Name

First NameLast Name

FOSTER APPLICATION