First Mate Rescue - Foster App

Here are some frequently asked questions about the foster program...

1. What dogs are eligible to be fostered? All of the dogs in our rescue are eligible to be fostered, so long as they do not have a foster-to-adopt home.

2. What are the responsibilities of a foster parent? When taking a foster dog into your home we do ask for some basic responsibilities of ourfoster families. We ask that you give the foster dog as much love and care as you would your own pup. In order to keep the dogs happy and healthy we do ask that you provide regular exercise to the pup. We request that you send us photos and videos of the foster dog. The photos help everyone online see how lovable the dog is, so it is an essential part of fostering.

3. What happens if a foster dog is sick while in my care? Being a foster parent there are no financial responsibilities for vetting. If a dog is sick while in your care, you must notify us immediately. We do have vets that we work with and we request that the dogs are brought only to those vets. Do not bring the dog to the vet without consulting with us first or you may be financially responsible.

4. Are food and toys provided while fostering a dog? Yes. We do bring enough food for the foster dog. Our rescue is completely supported by donations so we regularly ask for donations of toys and food for our great dogs in order for all of our foster parents to be able to give as much fun and nourishment for the dog. Some of our foster parents do volunteer to provide their own food.

5. Are purchases made for foster care tax-deductible? Yes our rescue is a 501(c)(3) rescue. Everything that is bought for the rescue as well as any donations made are all tax deductible. We can provide tax paperwork upon request.

6. Will someone always be available if I need help? Yes. In the event of anything happening. one of us will be very quick to respond in any situation.

For information about our rescue and fostering please visit our website: www.FirstMateDogRescue.com

Dog(s) you are interested in fostering:

Name

First NameLast Name

Email

example@example.com

Phone Number (Cell)

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Phone Number (Work or Home)

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Birthdate:

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Are you planning to move within the next year?

How long have you lived at your current address?

Employer Name

If retired, please list "RETIRED"

Employer Address

If retired, please list N/A

What type of home do you live in?

Do you Rent or Own?

Other

If you RENT, does your lease allow pets?

If you RENT, please provide your landlord(s) contact information below

Name, Phone Number, Email Address

OR you may provide a copy of your lease stating pets allowed, here.

Please list the names and ages of all people living with you:

EX: John Doe, Age 55; Polly Pocket, Age 13

Is this your first time fostering a dog?

Other

Have you volunteered or worked with dogs before? If yes, please explain briefly:

Do any children visit your home regularly that do not live with you?

Do you have any preference to breed, sex, age, size, hair length? If yes, please list:

If no, please list No Preference

Does anyone in your home have allergies to pets? If yes, please explain:

If no, please list No

Please list all current animals in your home: FORMAT EXAMPLE: (PET NAME--PET AGE--PET SEX--SPECIES)

List all animals including dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, rodents, livestock, etc

Are all of the animals (excluding rodents/birds) spayed/neutered? If no, please explain why:

Have you ever had to get rid of an animal? If yes, please explain why:

Owned, fostered or otherwise

Do any animals in your home currently have any behavioral problems?

Examples: dominance issues, toy or food possession with humans or other dogs, guardingbehaviors, bullying, aggression, fearfulness, poorly socialized, not housebroken, etc

What training and behavior modification techniques will you use with this dog?

Examples: obedience training, clicker training, hiring a trainer, firm commands, food/toys, e-collar, prong collar, positive reinforcement, yelling and screaming at the dog, leash corrections, doing nothing.

How do you plan to exercise the dog? How often?

How many hours a day will the dog be left alone?

Will you crate the dog?

Other

Where will the dog be kept while:
You're in the house.... blanks*
You're out of the house.... blanks*

Where will the dog be kept while:
You have company over.... blanks*
You're sleeping.... blanks*

Do you have vacation plans in the near future?

If yes, please list dates

What type of fence do you have on your property, if any? Please list material type and height:

Ex: wood/panel (privacy), picket, chain link, metal, slatted, stone/brick

Does the fence cover the entire area the dog will be, without any access points to escape?

Other

^^ If no, please explain:

List N/A if fence does completely enclose area

What length of time are you willing to foster? Select all that apply.

If a pet should need to be separated, within the home, from the other pets due to medical or behavioral reasons, are you able to do so?

Please provide detailed answer.

Please provide two references that we will contact before fostering a dog. References must not live in the same household as you. EXAMPLE FORMAT: (JANE DOE--8003456789--12 CIRCLE LANE--COUSIN)

Must list persons full name, phone number, address, relation to you

Would you object to a home visit from First Mate Dog Rescue?

By signing your name below you verify that all the information stated above is true. This is considered the same as an electronic signature.

Please and Sign
By fostering a dog from First Mate Dog Rescue I understand that I have to contact the rescue in the event of any behavioral or medical problems. Fostering does not guarantee the possibility of adoption in the event the family chooses to keep the dog. First Mate Dog Rescue reserves the right to refuse adoption to a foster family in order to get the best home for the dog. Failure to provide accurate information about the well being, both psychological and medical, of the dog will result in immediate removal of the dog from the foster home. The rescue has the right to remove the dog from the foster home at any time in the event the foster home is believed to be an inadequate environment for the dog. By fostering I understand that I will not seek veterinary attention for any foster dog until having contacted Amy/Taylor at (firstmaterescue@yahoo.com) or their cell phones. An adoption fee will apply from the foster home in the event a foster home chooses to keep the foster dog forever.

By signing my name here I agree that I have read the above terms. This is considered the same as an electronic signature.

Foster Application

Dear Foster Family,