Let's Rescue Dogs Foster Application Form
Thank you for your interest in becoming a foster parent, please fill out the application below so that we can find a dog that’s best suited for your lifestyle. We want your experience in helping a dog in need to be as pleasant and rewarding as possible. We wouldn’t be able to save dogs without your help.(Please note we are based in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA and can only accept fosters in the SoCal region.)
Please Note That We Are Only Accepting SoCal Fosters Who Can Commit to Their Foster Until They've Found their Forever Home
Adoptions, on average, take about 4-6 months but CAN span up to a year or more
What date are you ready to bring a foster dog home? (please check your calendar for conflicts with traveling, moving, work constraints,etc)
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Month
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Year
Date
What size dog are you willing to foster? Check all that apply. (Large breed fosters are the most needed!)
1-15 pounds Small
16-35 pounds Medium
36-60 pounds Large
60+ pounds Extra Large
What Age are you willing to foster? Check all that apply
Nursing mother + Infants
Puppy 8 weeks - 1 year
Adult 1 year - 6 years
Senior 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
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If the specific dog you were hoping to foster becomes unavailable, would you consider fostering a different dog to help our rescue efforts?
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No
About You
Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
E-mail
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example@example.com
Primary Phone
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What Kind of Phone Is This?
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Home
Cell
Work
Secondary Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
How Many Adults Live In your Home? (including Yourself)
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Occupation
What is Your Age Range
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Under 18
18 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 65
Over 65
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
About Your Home
How many children live in your home?
Do you own or rent? IF RENT, PLEASE HAVE YOUR LANDLORD’S PERMISSION TO FOSTER A DOG.
Own
Rent
Do you live in a house or apartment?
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House
Apartment
Do you have a yard?
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Yes
No
If you have a yard, is it fully enclosed and free of gaps, or holes where your foster dog can escape?
Yes
My Yard Is Not Fully Enclosed
Your Pets
Do you have any other pets?
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Yes
No
Please Provide The Species and Breed Of All Pets You Own
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Please Provide Names and Ages of All Pets You Own
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Are ALL Your Pets fully vaccinated?
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Do your Pets Sleep Indoors or Outdoors?
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Indoors
Outdoors
What's your dog handling experience?
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I have never handled a dog
I have had some dog experience (growing up, pet sitting, etc)
I have raised a dog on my own
I have had experience with all sorts of dogs
I have had experience with dogs of difficult temperaments
Your Foster Dog
Are you comfortable administering oral medication if needed? (After Spay/Neuter or for possible illnesses)
Yes
No
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)*
Where will the dog be kept when you are home?
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Where will the dog be kept when you are out?
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Where will the dog sleep at night? (Please Be Specific. In the garage, In a crate, in a separate room etc.)
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Are you willing to basic train? (Sit, stay, leave it etc.)
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Not all dogs are house trained. Are you willing to housetrain?
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No
Are you willing and able to take your foster dog to the veterinarian if required?(no cost to you)
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No
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)
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No
Foster Agreement
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-refundableIf my intention is to foster to adopt, I understand that I should proceed to fill out an ADOPTION application (foster to adopt not valid for puppies under 3 mos).
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I understand that unless I clearly express in writing to the Foster Department that I am interested in adopting my foster dog, my foster dog can he adopted by another party at ANY time during my fostering period. I understand that by informing the Foster Department of my intentions, does not GUARANTEE my approval to do so.
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Join our mailing lists! Please select which mailing lists you would like to be part of.
Dogs In Need Of Foster List
LRD Doggy News and Events
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How did you hear about us?
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Please Select
Instagram
TikTok
News Article
PetFinder
Friend/Family Member
Other
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