Foster Home Application for Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue

Foster Home Application for Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue

Thank you for applying to be a foster home for Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue. We ask for this information because we need to make sure our foster homes are qualified to foster one of our dogs so, please fill out all of the fields so we can expedite your request to foster for us. Some fields are required and if not filled in the form will not "send." Boxes needing answers will appear in red.
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Is this a new application or are you an existing foster home and are updating information

This is a new applicationI'm updating my previous information
Name (REQUIRED)*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number (REQUIRED)*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email (REQUIRED)*
example@example.com
If you are currently working with a CCDR representative, please provide their name and email address
Address (REQUIRED)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Your age
Please list everyone who lives in the home (you included) and put their age and their relationship to you
Do you often have other people visiting your home?

YesNoYes, but seldomOther
Do you have grandchildren that visit?

YesNoYes, but they don't visit oftenOther
Do you have other children who are not related visit your home? (neighbor's children, friend's children?)

YesNoYes, but they don't visit oftenOther
Is everyone in the residence and family agreeable to fostering a dachshund? If there is a reason to explain, select "other" and explain.

YesNoOther
Are you willing to care for this foster as if it were your own dog and take all cautions to ensure it's safety? New fosters can often be scared and flighty so the utmost of care and safety is very important until the dog gets to know you.

YesNoOther
If you had to choose "no" for caring for our foster and it requires a longer explanation, please explain below.
Children can be hard on a dachshund. Are you willing to always monitor all children, especially young children with the dachshund?

YesNoOther
Have you owned a Dachshund?

YesNoI've not owned, but have been around themOther
If you are not familiar with the dachshund breed, are you willing to learn all you can about the breed and learn they have special characteristics?

YesNoOther
Are you aware that dachshunds can have issues with their backs so extreme care must be taken at all times to make sure the dog is not put in peril? For instance, Dachshunds should never be allowed to jump off a bed or sofa due to the hard landing on their front legs. This can, and has, triggered back injuries resulting in emergency surgery. Surgery can cost $5000.00+ so it's very important to know what is safe and not safe for a Dachshund. Ramps and steps to a bed or sofa is encouraged and lifting a dog off the bed or sofa is a MUST. Do you understand that the Dachshund is more susceptible to back injuries?

Yes, and I will take extreme precautionsI wasn't aware of thisI fully understand the need to lift them up and off any furnitureI'd like more information before making this decision to foster
Do you agree to follow our foster rules and follow the guidelines of the member who is in charge of this dog? Only the member in charge can make decisions for this dog(s).

Yes, I understand the rulesNo, I can make these decisionsOther
Are you aware that the dachshund may not be the best breed for families with young children?

Yes, I realize thisYes, I but I am very cautious and monitor my childrenNo, I wasn't aware there could be a problemCan you elaborateOther
The dachshund breed can have issues with house training and the important part of foster care is to address some of the training issues that may be needed. Please be very honest in answering this question. Does the Dachshund have to be fully house trained?

I prefer to foster only a house trained dogI would prefer to have a house trained dog but realize I may have to do some refresher trainingNot being house trained is not a deal breaker and I will work with the dog regardless of it's trainingI cannot have a dog that is not house trained
The purpose of fostering is to learn about the dog, what it's behavior is, how they are with children and working with them if there are behavior issues. Are you willing to work on the areas that need work and make them where they will be at their best to be adopted? This is the most important part of fostering, helping the dog become it's very best so they find their forever home.

Yes, I understandHopefully there won't be much difficultyI prefer to foster a dog that doesn't have issues and doesn't need trainingOther
If the member who is in charge of the dog is not able to take the dog to the vet, are you able to take the dog to the vet if it becomes ill or shows signs of discomfort? All vet appointments must be approved and discussed with the member in charge.

Yes, I understand the ruleNo, I can make the decisionOther
If something should happen to the foster such as getting injured or ill, you must let the member who is responsible for the dog know immediately. They would normally take the dog to the vet, but, if they ask you to take the dog to the vet for them, would you be able to do so? CCDR will cover the vetting costs of this dog but you must let the member know exactly what the vet is suggesting so the member can approve the procedure or treatment (this may require board approval so the member may have to wait to get permission.) If you are asked to take the dog to the vet, do you agree to follow the guidelines the member asks you to follow if this dog needs vetting?

YesNoOther
Why do you want to foster a rescue dachshund?
Do you own other pets?

YesNoNot right now, but maybe laterOther
If you own other pets, what do you have?

Dog(s)Cat(s)Bird(s)Smaller pets such as a rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, mouse, snake, etc.
If you have other dogs or cats, are they current on their vaccinations, especially rabies?

Dogs are current on rabiesCats are current on rabiesI do not vaccinate my cats since they do not go outsideIf you have a ferret, is it current on vaccinations/rabies?Other
If you have other pets, please list them here. We will not place a foster dog in a home if you have small rodents or smaller pets or birds if our foster dog is known to have a prey drive. We DO NOT want any personal pet accidentally injured. On the flip side, if you have a personal pet (cat, dog, bird, other) that is aggressive towards new dogs, please let us know that also. We want our foster safe but we want a foster home's personal animals safe also and take it very seriously that we don't want to endanger any animal while a dog is in foster care, whether your personal pet or our foster. Please be honest in your answer.
Please acknowledge this statement. If you own other pets, particularly small rodent type pets or birds, are you aware the dachshund has a prey drive and may become obsessed at trying to get to them where the small animal could be injured?

Yes, I understandNo, I didn't know thisI understand but all precautions will be takenOther
If you you do have an unaltered pet, please explain in detail why the pet has not been altered.
Type of residence

Single family homeApartment or CondominiumI live with my parents/other person's homeOther
Do you own or rent?

I ownI rentOther
If you rent, we have to contact your landlord to make sure you are able to have a dog , another dog if you already have one. Are you agreeable to this?

I understand and am agreeableI prefer not to have my landlord contactedOther
Do you have a fenced in yard for the dog?

YesI have an invisible fenceNo, my yard is not fenced inI don't have a fenced yard but I have an area I can keep a large x-pen up to allow the dog some outdoor time in the grass. I understand the x-pen has to be securely staked into the ground and tall enough the dog cannot jump or climb over it.Other
If your yard is not fenced, what is your exercise routine and how do you monitor your dog to relieve itself? Or do you only walk you dog on a leash for exercise and to relieve itself?
We DO NOT allow a dog to be tied to a line outside ever, whether by collar or by a harness. Do you vow that you will not tie out one of our fosters.

I understand and I promise never to tie out a foster dog.I'm not saying I won't but don't have immediate plans to.I have always tied my dog out by a long lead and never had issues.Other
If needed, how would you house train this foster dog?
Do you have stairs in your home?

No, the home is only one levelThere are only stairs/steps to the front (or back) doorYes, there are stairs in the homeYes, there are stairs in the home but I carry my dog up and down themThere are stairs but I gate them off
Where will the dog be kept during the day? You may explain your daily plan. Please explain how the foster will live in your home when you're home and when you're not at home.
Where will the dog sleep?
Type a question
If you work, do you have a plan for someone to letl the dog out during the day? Please explain your daily plan.
If the foster needs formal obedience training and CCDR covered the cost, would you be willing to take the dog to obedience training if needed? (This would be for behavioral issues, not for general obedience training.)

YesI feel I could l train the dogNoOther
Foster dogs come in all ages, sizes, coat types and colors. We do not know what will come into foster care so if you're open to any dog please let us know. If you can only have one sex (due to having a dog that my not get along with a certain sex) please let us know. We want to match foster dogs and foster homes the best we can and only put a dog in your home if we feel it will be a safe and happy match.
If you have to narrow down specifics on age, what age bracket are you willing to foster? (Check all that apply)

Young, up to 3 years old4 to 99 or overAny age is fine with me
Can you foster a dog of any sex? We understand that sometimes this is necessary.

I can only foster female dogsI can only foster male dogsI can foster either sexI can foster either sex but need to discuss it to be sure my current dog(s) can get along with the foster should you know the foster's personality or special requirements.Other
Most foster dogs come from a shelter situation so we don't know anything about them. Sometimes we get owner-surrenders where we do know some information. If we have prior knowledge about a dog, we will let you know what information we have. Please be very honest in answering this question. We only want to place a foster in your home that will work with your current situation. Please list the things that we need to know (if you have a senior dog that can only be with females, an older dog since you have elderly people living with you, a dog that can only stay for a very short period of time, a dog that is cat friendly, etc.) You know what will work in your home so please help us so we don't ask you to foster a dog that might not work. We don't want other pets stressed nor you and do not want to place a dog in your home if there are specific things you cannot tolerate or live with. If you cannot tolerate a dog that is not house trained, it is VERY IMPORTANT you let us know that. We do not want to ask you to foster a dog that won't work since that would be unfair to you and to the dog. Please be honest in your requirements. There is nothing wrong with being honest and it helps us tremendously.
REFERENCES

Below is the area for references. Please fill out the information in full and make sure your references are aware we will be contacting them.
Veterinarian -REQUIRED FIELD- (Name of vet, name of clinic, clinic address, phone number and email address if you know it*
Reference 1 -REQUIRED FIELD- (Name, address, phone number, email, relationship to you)*
Reference 2 -REQUIRED FIELD- (Name, address, phone number, email, relationship to you)*
Reference 3 -REQUIRED FIELD-(Name, address, phone number, email, relationship to you)*
If you have any comments or requests you'd like to make, please make them here so we can better understand what you're looking for.
Before you hit the submit button, please make sure you have filled out the fields asking for your name, your phone number, your veterinarian's information and the three required references. If you're missing a field we require the form will not send and will show you where you need to answer the question.

Thank you for applying.
Please type your name to acknowledge the above statement and to acknowledge that the application you are submitting is true and correct and you have not given false information.
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