Foster Application

Let's Rescue Dogs Foster Application

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.
Let’s Rescue Dogs provides our fosters with all necessary supplies and veterinary care. At this time, we can only accept fosters who live in Southern California, and live in Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside County or San Diego County and have reliable transportation. Let’s Rescue Dogs cannot accept short term fosters at this time, please be prepared to commit to fostering until your dog or puppy has been adopted. You will be required to submit a virtual home check showing where your foster will eat, sleep, play and your backyard, if applicable. To expedite the process, please have your virtual home check ready.
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
Please select any experience you have with the following:

Nursing neonatesBladder expressionParalyzed DogsInjuries/bone fracturesInfectious disease (scabies, ringworm, mange)Other severe medical
Are you open to medical or injured dogs?

YesNo
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*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
What Kind of Phone Is This?*

HomeCellWork
Secondary Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Date of birth *

MonthDayYear
Date
Social Media Links

InstagramFacebook
Occupation
Address (Southern California Residents only, please.)*

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
Is there a swimming pool on your property?*

NoYes, with a fully enclosed gate around the poolYes, without a fully enclosed gate surrounding the pool
How Many Adults Live In your Home? (including Yourself)*
How many children live in your home? *
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*
Please describe your current dogs temperament towards other dogs. If no dogs, type N/A*
Do you have any cats living in the home? *

YesNo
Are ALL Your Pets fully vaccinated?*
Do you have any Other Pets living in the home?
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
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 6 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.*

I understand my foster dog may not be house trained
Not all foster dogs are pre-bathed, or pre-groomed.*

I understand my foster dog may not come pre-bathed or groomed
I am NOT expecting to undergo any major life changes in the next 6 months (New baby, divorce, moving ect.)
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.
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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Let's Rescue Dogs Foster Application

About You

About Your Home

Your Pets

Your Foster Dog