Foster Application
Once you fill this Application out, you will be emailed by our Shelter Programs Coordinator regarding next steps. NOTE: make sure to check your spam/junk email! Thank you for making a difference!
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Date of Birth?
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Month
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Day
Year
You must be over 18 years old to submit a Foster Application
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
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example@example.com
Emergency Contact Name
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First Name
Last Name
Emergency Contact Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
How did you hear about our Foster Program?
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Facebook/Social Media
E-mail from Rescue Village
A friend or family member fosters for Rescue Village
Walked into the shelter and learned about it
Group tour/service experience
Other
Have you been a foster volunteer before, either with Rescue Village or another agency?
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No, I have never fostered before
Yes, I have with Rescue Village
Yes, with another agency
If yes, please tell us what agency you fostered for, and more about your experience:
What is your current housing situation?
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House
Townhouse/Condo
Apartment
Mobile Home
Duplex
Other
Do you own or rent?
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Own
Rent
Does everyone in the home support the decision to foster?
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Please Select
Yes
No
Who lives in the home? Please check all that apply:
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Adult Men
Adult Women
Senior Citizens
Infants
Children aged 2-5 year
Children aged 6-9 years
Children aged 10-14 years
Teenagers 14+
Dog(s)
Cat(s)
Small animal(s) such as rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters
Barn animal(s)
Other
Please list all pets currently living in the home, including breed, age, sex, and spay/neuter status. Rescue Village requests documentation prior to fostering.
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Write NONE if you do not have any pets in the home
Are your pets current on all vaccinations? NOTE: This will not affect your ability to join the foster team, however we do encourage that your pet(s) be current on their vaccines before you foster animals for their safety.
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Yes
No
Not applicable, no pets at home
Will you be able to isolate foster animals from other pets in the home if needed?
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Yes
No
Not applicable, no pets in the home
If so, what area of the home would you use to isolate an animal? (example: a spare bathroom for kittens)
Do you have a fenced in yard? NOTE: This will not affect your ability to foster. We only ask as sometimes we have shy dogs that may require a fenced in yard, but it is rare.
No, I do not have a fenced in yard
Yes, 4 ft. Privacy fence
Yes, 6 ft. Privacy fence
Yes, 4 ft. chain link fence
Yes, 6 ft. chain link fence
Other
What kind(s) of animals are you able to foster? (check all that apply)
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Small breed dogs (this is a very rare need)
Puppies (6 weeks and older)
Adult cats
Kittens (4 weeks and older)
Mother cats with kittens
Mother dogs with puppies (also a very rare need)
Neonatal kittens/puppies 0-4 weeks old (bottle babies)
Small animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, etc.)
Smaller barn animals such as chickens/ducks
Large barn animals such as goats, pigs, horses
Medium and Large adult dogs
Foster to Adopt animal (please give animal's name in next response)
Other
What amount of time are you able to foster? (Check all that apply)
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1-2 weeks
2-3 weeks (most common need)
3-4 weeks
4+ weeks
Please describe your schedule below. Do you work or attend school? Full time or Part time? Are you home during the day?
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How many hours would the foster animal(s) be home alone?
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While Rescue Village gives foster animals a basic health exam upon intake into the shelter and all animals are give routine vaccines & de-worming prior to foster placement, I understand that fostering shelter animals comes with an inherent risk of zoonotic diseases and I still want to proceed with my application.
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I understand and wish to proceed with my application
I understand that a representative from Rescue Village reserves the right to visit my home to check on the welfare of a foster animal in my care, if needed.
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I understand
I understand that I must return a foster animal to Rescue Village within 24 hours of being asked to do so.
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I understand
I understand that I or anyone else interested in adopting my foster animal(s) must go through the regular adoption process (meaning no holds will be put on the animal) and pay the regular adoption fee.
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I understand
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you, your family, or your situation?
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By signing below, I understand that submitting a Foster Application does not guarantee becoming a foster parent with Rescue Village will be an appropriate volunteer opportunity for me and/or my family, and Rescue Village reserves the right to deny any application for any reason.
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