Foster Application
Prospective Pet Foster
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What type of pet(s) can you foster?
Dogs, large
Dogs, small
Dogs with behavioral challenges
Bully breeds
Senior dogs
Special needs dogs
Cats
Kittens (inc. bottle fed)
Litters of kittens
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List pets in your home (type, breed, age, temperament), if any. If none, write N/A.
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Please provide your veterinarian's name(s) and phone number(s), if applicable:
Do you own or rent your home?
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Own
Rent
Do you have a fenced yard? If yes, how tall is your fence?
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Yes, a 4 ft fence
Yes, a 6 ft fence
No
No but I have access to a yard or dog park close to my home
No but I run everyday (or am otherwise active)
Other
Have you ever surrendered a pet you own to any animal shelter including a "low" or "no kill" shelter?
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No
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide detail:
Are there children in your home? (If yes, please list ages)
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Do you have restrictions on what type of pet you can have where you live? Be specific.
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Are you willing and able to transport your foster pets for pick up/drop off and/or potential appointments? (not a requirement)
How many hours in a typical day would the pet be alone?
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Will you crate the pet?
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Explain responses, as needed
How would you deal with behavioral issues such as barking, chewing, destructive behavior, bathroom accidents indoors, or unruly leash behaviors in your foster pet?
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Have you ever been convicted of an animal related crime, such as cruelty to animals, animal neglect, or animal abandonment?
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No
Have you ever been convicted of domestic violence or sexual assault?
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No
If you answered "Yes" please provide a detailed description:
Do you agree to a background check, home check, and to provide references upon request?
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By clicking the submit button, I agree to abide by Animal Safehouse policies and requirements through the fostering term, including possible background check and/or home visit.
By clicking the submit button, I understand Animal Safehouse may check my references including veterinary and personal.
By clicking the submit button, I understand that if I can no longer care for my foster pet, I agree to notify Animal Safehouse and provide a 7-10 day period to allow for necessary arrangements for foster pet to be taken back into rescue.
By clicking the submit button, I agree to provide updates and photos about foster pets to Animal Safehouse throughout the foster term.
By clicking the submit button, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Animal Safehouse against any losses, lawsuits, claims, injury, or damages incurred by me or to any persons or property by my foster pet.
By clicking the submit button, I understand that Animal Safehouse will disclose all pets' known health and behavior issues.
By clicking the submit button, I verify all of the above information is true and accurate.
Your signature is also an agreement to keep location and other information confidential to protect pets and their pet parents (for domestic violence rescues; Orange County Animal Services dogs are usually in public eye so just confirm with us if you can post the pets on social media, etc.)
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