Our FosterHaus Program Application

WilsonHaus strives to provide the best care to our foster dogs. That is why we have chosen to implement a paid foster program, meaning if you are approved and foster dogs, we provide a small compensation package for your time and commitment for every dog you help. There are a couple things we ask of our fosters to help us run a top tier program. Those things include:

Providing lots of love, TLC, compassion and patience
Partake in our foster education online training session
Routine check ins and updates with our foster coordinator to relay relevant information and "report" cards on our foster pups
Taking the pup to their veterinary appointments and any ancillary appointments if deemed necessary for that dog (things such as physical therapy, training, specialists)
Uploading the required veterinary records to our database
Taking usable content (photos and video clips) so we can network our dogs and find them the perfect forever family

If you are willing to commit to the WilsonHaus way, we encourage you to join our FosterHaus team, starting with an application so we can get to know you

Also, please note that we have a goal post to open our program in July, which means we are in the process now of building our FosterHaus team. Your willingness and application is so appreciated!

I am at least 18 years of age*

If you are not 18 or over please do not continue. We cannot accept fosters under the age of 18 for liability reasons. Please email us at info@wilsonhausrescue.com for other ways you can help WilsonHaus save the pups

Name*

First NameLast Name

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Address*

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Emergency Contact Information

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Emergency Contact Phone Number

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How did you learn about WilsonHaus Rescue?

Do you have reliable transportation that you are comfortable using to transport your foster family member?

Have you fostered animals with any other organizations prior?

We would love to hear about your experience, as we are ever evolving and enhancing how we facilitate our own foster program!

How experienced would you say you are with fostering?

1 is I am new!, 5 is Very experienced

Help us get to know your pet family. Please list all of the animals currently in your home, how long you have had these animals, the gender, and ages of the animals, as well as anything you believe would be useful for us to know

Are all of your pets altered? (spayed/neutered)

If not, please explain why:

Are all of your pets up to date on vet recommended vaccinations?

Do you own your home or rent?

If you rent, does your landlord and lease allow pets?

If you rent, are there breed or weight restrictions in your lease terms?

If your lease outlines breed or weight restrictions, we can work together to place dogs that are allowed in your household

If you rent, please provide landlord's contact information

First Name/Management CompanyLast Name

Landlord/Management Company's Phone

Please enter a valid phone number.

Please describe the yard, any fencing, or set up for outside access

It is okay if you don't have a fenced in yard, we just want to ensure our foster pups get routine access to outdoor time and want to hear the plan

Our rescue requires a home visit (in person or virtual) to be completed prior to fostering, is this something you are willing to participate in?

Including yourself, how many people live in your household?

Please list the ages & relationship of those who live in your home:

Is every adult in the household in agreement to foster?

WilsonHaus Rescue has created a foster training class that we ask all fosters to take. It is an online class that takes approximately 30 minutes to an hour to complete. Is this something you are willing to do?

This class was designed to answer all FAQs we commonly get as well as get everyone on the same page for being a WilsonHaus Foster. We want to set everyone up for success, people and dogs alike.

In the class, we outline best practice for bringing a new dog home, which includes topics such as decompression time, introductions to your family, safety measures, etc. Are you willing to follow the WilsonHaus Foster program to the best of you ability?

Are you willing and able to separate your foster from your personal dogs to allow decompression time?

Are you willing and able to take extra safety precautions such as using multiple leashes, keeping doors closed and putting up baby gates in order to keep your foster safe?

How many hours per day do you anticipate your foster dog will be home alone?

Most of the time it will take several days (but could be weeks) for your new animal to adjust. Are you willing to allow this time?

Many of these animals have just come from loud, chaotic, and unpredictable environments. Many of them may need time to decompress and recalibrate before being introduced to the family and other pets. This is imperative to being willing to do - allowing them time to exist without expectations or being thrust into more unfamiliarity sets them up for success.

Part of being a WilsonHaus Foster is providing transportation. This will include driving animals to vet appointments, potential training, etc. Is this something you are willing to do?

Are you comfortable admistering medications to your foster animal?

It is important to note that we provide Fi collars that track the dog's GPS location. This is for safety measures in the event they were to run away, we would be able to easily locate them. Are you willing to commit to keeping the Fi collar and tags on your foster animal at all times?

Information about the Fi collar here: https://tryfi.com/

Are you willing to take videos and photos of your foster weekly for WilsonHaus to help us find their perfect forever home?

We have our foster dogs visit the vet while in foster care to receive routine vaccinations, spay/neuter if necessary, etc. We ask our fosters to upload the records to our database, is this something you are willing to do?

It is a simple process to upload these files, we train you via our foster training course on how to do this.

WilsonHaus provides our foster dogs with a specific diet by Just Food For Dogs. Is this something you are willing to feed? (WilsonHaus provides all the food*)

WilsonHaus provides the food and all supplies*

What are you hoping to gain out of the foster experience? How can we best serve you as a FosterHaus in your fostering journey?

Do you have any concerns about fostering?

Please list any relevant animal care/volunteer experience.

How excited are you to possibly join the WilsonHaus foster team and help save dogs?

1 is Meh, 5 is I can't wait!

Is there anything else you want us to know before we review your application?

By signing and submitting this form, I confirm that I filled all information out accurately and honestly to the best of my ability. I recognize that by submitting the application form, that this does not guarantee my approval to be a foster for WilsonHaus Rescue.

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