Foster To Adoption Application

Foster to Adoption Application

Lab Rescue of Greater Richmond
What Is Foster-to-Adoption?
Foster-to-adoption gives approved adopters the opportunity to welcome a dog into their home on a trial basis while deciding if it’s the right long-term match. During this period, the dog is still considered "in foster," and our rescue continues to provide support, guidance, and cover approved medical expenses. Once you know it’s love, you complete the adoption!

Why Choose Foster-to-Adopt?
- Save a life: You’re helping a dog leave the shelter and begin their new chapter.
- No-pressure transition: You and your foster dog have time to adjust and bond before adoption.
- Support along the way: LRGR covers medical care during the foster period and provides guidance.
- Matchmaking made easy: See how the dog fits into your home and lifestyle before committing.
How It Works
- Apply – Submit an adoption application and indicate your interest in foster-to-adopt.
- Match – Our team will help match you with a dog who’s a good fit for your home and lifestyle.
- Trial Period – Transport provided by LRGR. Take a couple of weeks to get to know the dog.
- Vet Care- Veterinary expenses are covered during the foster period (routine care, preventatives, and any necessary treatments)
- Adopt – If it’s a match, we finalize the adoption and celebrate your new family member!
Important updates about your Lab Rescue of Greater Richmond foster to Adopt application will be coming from the email address LRGRfoster@gmail.com. To avoid missing our communication, please add our address as a safe sender in your contacts and also regularly check your spam/junk folders.”
Personal Information
Applicant's First Name:*
Applicant's Last Name:*
Applicant's E-mail:*
Applicant's Phone Number:*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Applicant's Age:*
Applicant's Employer:*
Applicant's Position/Title:
YesNo
Co- Applicant Information

Spouse, Partner
Co-Applicant's First Name:*
Co-Applicant's Last Name:*
Co-Applicant's Phone Number:*
Co-Applicant's E-mail:*
example@example.com
SpouseParent/GuardianPartnerChild of ApplicantRoommate
Co-Applicant's Age:*
Co-Applicant's Position/Title:*
Co-Applicant's Employer:*
Is there a particular Foster to Adoption dog that you are interested in? If yes, please explain what drew you to this particular dog.*
Household Information
Type of Dwelling:*
OwnRent
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Cancelof
YesNo
YesNoUnsure
What is the limit?*
How many steps to enter your home?*
Front of home and back of home
YesNo
List all of the residents of your household other than applicant

and co-applicant.
Residents:
ActiveQuietNoisyAverage
YesNo
YesNoUndecided
Does anyone in the household uses devices such as walkers, wheelchairs, scooters... *
Who will be responsible for the dog?*
Yard/Fence
YesNo
YesNoWe do not have a yard
Describe the type/style of fence: Are all sides of fence the same height?*
Please include: Invisable, material and height
4ft5ft6ftOther
YesNo
YesNo
If you have a doggie door, does it lock? If so, when is it locked?*
General Questions
YesNo
Who?*
On a typical work day, how many hours will the dog be left alone?*
Dog WalkerDoggie DaycareFriend or neighbor to let out dogCome home for lunchNone of the aboveOther
Plans for crate use:*
Please be thorough and use multiple sentences for the following section.
Why do you want a Labrador Retriever?*
What is your plan for the dog's exercise and enrichment on a daily basis?*
Where will the dog stay/sleep during the night?*
How much do you believe it will cost to take care of your dog each year (food, vet care, license, toys, supplies, training)? *
Training Experience
YesNo
AdultChildBoth
YesNo
Please explain your house training methods:*
YesNo
YesNo
Did you do so on your own or with a professional trainer?*
Flat collarMartngale collarProng Collar/ Choke collarStimulation collar/ e-collarHarnessSpray bottleTreatsClickerLong Lead
What is your training method to teach a dog to walk on a leash?*
How would you work with a dog that is reactive on a leash?*
Reactive: Barks, lunges towards dogs, people or triggers when on leash.
How would you correct a dog that jumps up on people?*
How would you work with a timid/shy dog?*
Explain your training method to help a dog that play bites (mouthy).*
Explain how you would work with a dog that displays resource guarding. Resource guarding refers to a dog displaying behavior (growling, snapping, etc.) intended to convince other dogs or humans to stay away from a particular treasure or “resource.” The resource can be food, treats, toys, a place (a bed or favorite chair), or occasionally a person.*
Pets
Please list all pets that you have owned in the past five (5) years:
List Pets below
YesNo
Please give details:*
YesNo
Please give details:*
Characteristics of Labrador Retriever You Hope To Adopt
Sex?*
ChocolateYellowBlackNo Preference
I have No Age PreferenceI have an age PREFERENCEI have an age REQUIREMENT
Age*
YesNo
YesNo
YesNo
High (dog will need plenty of aerobic exercise daily such as jogging, swimming, dog-dog play, or retrieving)Moderate (dog will need at least two walks daily plus some play indoors or in a fenced yard)Couch potato (dog will be happy with a couple of leisurely strolls or visits to a fenced yard daily)
RequirementPreference
Heartworm positive dog (LRGR pays for treatment)Dog with a physical disabilityBlind DogDeaf DogDog with long term medical needs
Veterinarian Reference: Please provide the contact information for the Vet clinic(s) that can verify the vaccination and spay/neuter status of all dogs and cats you currently or have owned within the last 5 years.
Veterinary Practice, If no vet established, please put N/A:*
References
Please provide the names and contact information of two references. (Neighbors, friends, family, etc.)

At least one reference must be someone other than a family member or someone who lives with you.
Name:*
Phone Number:*
Email
example@example.com
Name:*
Phone Number:*
Email
example@example.com
Should be Empty:

Foster to Adoption Application

Co- Applicant Information

Yard/Fence

Pets