Foster Application

Let's Rescue Dogs Foster Application Form

Thank you for your interest in becoming a foster with Lets Rescue Dogs! Dogs simply cannot be rescued without amazing people like you who are willing to open up their homes to a dog in need. Please read the entirety of the heading below for requirements before proceeding with your application.
Fostering is 100% FREE. We supply food, beds, crates, flea/tick medicine, a collar/harness, a leash and we pay for all medical and veterinary care for your foster. Unfortunately, at this time, we can only accept fosters who live in Southern California, USA but we accept adoptions from all 50 states and Canada. All foster families must keep their dogs loved and well cared for for the entirety of their stay with you which is until they get adopted by their forever families. Foster families have first priority for adoptions but must notify their foster coordinator within 24 hours of their foster dog receiving an adoption application from another interested party. All resident dogs must be up to date on vaccines and must be able to tolerate other dogs. Please understand that we do not have a brick and mortar facility. Returning your foster dog is unacceptable and puts the dog in immediate danger. Nobody can guarantee the temperament of any dog who has just left a shelter environment. We cannot guarantee that your foster dog will be potty trained, crate trained or know basic commands. Let's Rescue Dogs can and will assist in training or rehabilitation to help your foster dog be the best they can be in your home. It takes at least 3 days for any dog to feel safe in a new environment. Please refer to our foster handbook for a comprehensive instruction manual regarding overall care of your foster dog.
What date are you ready to bring a foster dog home? (please check your calendar for conflicts with traveling, moving, work constraints,etc)*

MonthDayYear
Date
What size dog are you willing to foster? Check all that apply. (Large breed fosters are the most needed!)

1-15 pounds Small16-35 pounds Medium36-60 pounds Large60+ pounds Extra Large
What Age are you willing to foster? Check all that apply

Nursing mother + InfantsPuppy 8 weeks - 1 yearAdult 1 year - 6 yearsSenior 7+ years
Which pet are you interested in? If there's a specific dog you are offering to foster please put their name here to get priority consideration. If No preference please put OPEN*
If the specific dog you were hoping to foster becomes unavailable, would you consider fostering a different dog to help our rescue efforts?

YesNo
About You
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
example@example.com
Primary Phone*
What Kind of Phone Is This?*

HomeCellWork
Secondary Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
How Many Adults Live In your Home? (including Yourself)*
How many children live in your home? *
Occupation
What is Your Age Range*

Under 1818 - 2526 - 4546 - 65Over 65
Address (Southern California Residents only)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
About Your Home
Do you own or rent? IF RENT, PLEASE HAVE YOUR LANDLORD’S PERMISSION TO FOSTER A DOG.

OwnRent
Do you live in a house or apartment? *

HouseApartment
Do you have a yard? *

YesNo
If you have a yard, is it fully enclosed and free of gaps, or holes where your foster dog can escape?

YesMy Yard Is Not Fully Enclosed
Your Pets
Do you have any other dogs living in the home?*

YesNo
Please Provide The age and breed of all dogs living in the home*
Do you have any cats living in the home? *

YesNo
Are ALL Your Pets fully vaccinated?*
Do your Pets Sleep Indoors or Outdoors?*

IndoorsOutdoors
What's your dog handling experience? *

I have never handled a dog (Small Breed Required for fostering)I have had some dog experience (growing up, pet sitting, etc)I have raised a dog on my ownI have had experience with all sorts of dogsI have had experience with dogs of difficult temperaments
Your Foster Dog
Your foster dog will have to see a veterinarian during his/her stay with you. Do you have reliable transportation to take them?

I have reliable transportationI don't have transportation
Are you comfortable administering oral medication if needed? (After Spay/Neuter or for possible illnesses)

YesNo
Unvaccinated and unmicrochipped puppies must go to our partnered low cost vaccine clinics located across Los Angeles County OR our Laguna Hills location (Saturday mornings only for Laguna Hills location)

Los Angeles worksLaguna Hills worksEither WorksI cannot drive to these areasI will not be fostering an unvaccinated puppy
What is your preferred activity level?

Couch Potato (One 15-30minute Walk/ Day)Standard (Two, 15-30minute Walks/day)Active (Weekly/Biweekly Hiking Buddy)Very Active (Daily Jogging Buddy)
How many hours will the dog be left alone on a typical weekday? (0-24) *
* Adult dogs must not be left alone for more than 5 hours unattended. Puppies cannot be left alone for more than 3.
Where will the dog be kept when you are home? *
Where will the dog be kept when you are out? *
Where will the dog sleep at night? (Please Be Specific. In the garage, In a crate, in a separate room etc.) *
Are you willing to basic train? (Sit, stay, leave it etc.)*

YesNo
We cannot guarantee that dogs leaving the shelter for the first time will be house trained. If not, are you willing to house train?*

YesNo
Not all foster dogs are pre-bathed, or pre-groomed. Are you willing to take your foster dog to bathe or take your foster dog to the groomer? (no cost to you)*

YesNo
Foster Agreement
I agree to commit to my foster dog until it has been fully adopted. I will not, under any circumstances give up on my foster dog. I understand that adoptions usually take 3 to 6 months but can span up to a year or more, especially for large breeds.

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I understand that there is no way to know if my foster dog will have undesirable traits such as marking, excessive barking, cat/small animal aggression, is not potty trained, is not crate trained or has separation anxiety. I acknowledge this and am committed to working with Lets Rescue Dogs to resolve these issues wether that be self training with guidance from a Let's Rescue Dogs team member or with professional training paid for by Let's Rescue Dogs.

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If I choose to adopt my foster dog, and am approved to do so, I understand that the adoption fee is $350 for adult dogs 1 year - 5 years, $250 for dogs over 5 years, And $450 for puppies under 6 months. The adoption fee is non-refundable. If my intention is to foster to adopt, I understand that I should proceed to fill out an adoption application*

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