Meet/Greet and Adoption Application

Date

Name

First NameLast Name

Date of birth (note that applicant and primary caregiver of fostered dog must be 21+)

Date

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Email

example@example.com

Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Cell Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Names of all adults 18+ in the home including Spouse/SO/Housemates, etc.

First NameLast Name

If you are on Facebook, please provide the link to your profile so we can add you to our private foster group once approved

Employer

Why do you want to foster a dog?

Who will be the primary caregiver of this dog?

Have you ever fostered a Rescue dog before?

If yes, explain

Do you live in a.....

Full name of Property Owner

If you rent/lease, please provide landlord's name and contact information. Your application cannot be processed without landlord approval.

List any restrictions from landlord or HOA:

Do you have a fully fenced yard (shared areas at apartment complexes and enclosed patios do NOT count)

list fence material (wood, wire, etc) or enclosed patio information if applicable

Height of fence in feet

Are all of your window wells covered?

Are you willing and able to make changes to your current fence/landscaping/patio to accommodate the safety of your foster dog?

How long have you lived at this residence?

Ages of all children in the home

Child 1

Child 2

Child 3

Child 4

Do you have other visiting children or grandchildren? Please state ages and frequency of visits if so

Has everyone in the home agreed on fostering a Rescue dog?

Describe the activity level of your home – busy in and out all day, or is it a more quiet, structured atmosphere?

Do you have any of the following

List pets currently in the home:

Rows	Name	species/breed	Age	Gender	spayed/nuetered	Rabies utd	other vaccs utd (dapp, bordetella, etc)
Pet 1
Pet 2
Pet 3
Pet 4
Pet 5

Will the current pets in the home willingly accept a new dog/puppy into the home?

Do the current pets in the home have any medical or behavioral issues. Please explain if so.

Are all pets in the home utd on vaccinations?

If not, why?

Are all pets in the home spayed/neutered

If not, why?

List vet(s) who can confirm vaccination and spay/neuter status of all pets in the home. If no current pets, list vet of previous pets.

What are the working hours outside of the house of the adults in your home?

How many hours per day would foster dog be left alone?

Where will your foster dog be when you aren't home (please be specific)?

Where will your foster dog sleep at night?

Would pet have access to outside when humans are not home?

Are you prepared for normal dog behavior such as chewing, digging, housetraining, barking and leash pulling?

What characteristics would you find undesirable or could not handle from a foster dog?

Would you be interested in fostering a dog that (check all that apply

Describe any experience you have had in training and/or rehabilitation with dogs. Please be specific.

Do you currently or have previously fostered dogs for another Rescue?

If yes, please provide name of Rescue/shelter and contact information

Some dogs have problems with separation anxiety, fearfulness, or dominant behavior. Please select those characteristics you would be willing to help retrain either with Rescue guidance or with the instruction of a professional dog trainer or behaviorist.

What level of dog experience describes you best?

If you answered experienced or very experienced, please describe your training philosophy/methods or where/who you gained the most knowledge from to train a dog

Are you willing to take the time to housebreak a foster dog and do you understand that changing a dog's environment may cause the dog to have accidents?

If you are applying for a puppy/dog who is not potty trained, how will you potty train your foster dog?

If necessary, would you be willing to take a foster to basic obedience training (CCFR’s expense with pre-approval)?

What collar or other equipment will you use to walk your foster dog?

Do you have the time, patience, and physical ability to train, exercise and care for a foster dog?

Are you able to pick-up, drop-off, and take foster dog to vet appointments as necessary? (These are typically early AM and afternoons T-Th)?

Are you able to take your foster dog to meet with potential adopters as necessary?

Have you ever used punishment, corrections, or other training tools such as shock collars, prong collars, bark collars, or any type of electronic collars to walk or train a dog?

Do you agree to never use harsh punishment, corrections, or other negative training tools such as shock collars, prong collars, bark collars, or any type of electronic collars or your foster dog?

Do you have any health concerns that could impact your ability to care for your new dog?

Do you agree to never take foster dog to shelter, humane society, or give to another party without the consent of CCFR while the dog is in your care and that you are financially responsible for all recovery and related fees if you do so?

What are your general expectations for fostering a dog for our organization?

Are you applying because you're interested in fostering to adopt?

If yes, what dog are you interested in?

Does anyone in your home have allergies

If yes, what are they allergic to?

Have you or anyone in the home ever received a citation or warning for a dog in your home?

If so, for what?

Have you ever had to relinquish or rehome a previously owned pet?

If yes, explain

List any reasons you would consider returning this dog to the Rescue

How did you hear about us?

Please list three personal references WHO ARE NOT RELATED TO APPLICANTS, YOUR VET, OR A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER, whom you have known for at least three years, who can vouch for your character. * Please note your application will not be considered without references filled out

Reference 1 name:

Reference 1 contact information

Reference 1 relationship to applicant

Reference 2 name:

Reference 2 contact information

Reference 2 relationship to applicant

Reference 3 name:

Reference 3 contact information

Reference 3 relationship to applicant

What are your general expectations of fostering for our Rescue?

I understand that CCFR will be responsible for any medical, training, or other approved expenses associated with the foster dog in my care. I understand that by signing this form, I agree to release and hold harmless CCFR and its members from any claims, damages, costs, or actions including any financial costs from bites or injury to family or visitors or injury to other animals or property damages incurred as a result of the foster care or actions of the foster dog

I understand I am bringing in a dog that CCFR does not always know the history on and I will use extreme caution and exercise good judgment when exposing the foster dog to my own animals, neighbor animals, family members and visitors since it is possible that a foster dog, until fully assessed, may demonstrate behaviors that need to be monitored.

I will notify CCFR immediately should the foster dog become lost, stolen, aggressive, seriously ill, or die. The foster dog will always wear a CCFR ID tag and a rabies tag (if provided). I understand that should I decide within the first 14 days of foster care or before the dog is posted for adoption to permanently adopt the CCFR foster dog in my care, I will pay CCFR the adoption fee and complete all appropriate paperwork.

I certify that I am at least 21 years of age and that I will be solely responsible for the care and wellbeing of any dog that I foster care for CCFR. The above information is correct and does not contain false information. I agree to let CCFR check all references and understand that if my application does not meet the requirements of CCFR it may disqualify me from fostering with this organization. Any misrepresentation of the true facts in this foster home application will invalidate the foster home agreement and will give CCFR the right to immediately reclaim the foster dog.

Signature

To expedite the foster application approval process, please upload a video of your yard. Take video of your fence line and include close-ups of all gates and window wells. Include current pets in the home in the video.

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CCFR Foster Application