Foster Home Application

Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.

Types of Dogs You are Interested in Fostering - check all that apply*

While APAC is not breed specific, we do have restrictions on which breeds can be taken into our rescue and if a restricted breed is brought into our rescue, there are limits on who can foster them. New fosters are generally not approved to foster a restricted breed without demostrated experience and leadership skills for the restricted breed.

APAC requires all dogs, to the best of our ability, be determined to be people and other dog friendly. If you have cats in your home, you will need to verify, to the best of your ability, that the dog you are interested in fostering is cat friendly.

Breed preferences:*

Please describe reasons for breed or size preferences noted above:*

Have you fostered before:*

YesNo

If you have not fostered before, please describe any experience you have with dogs or other animals that would be helpful in fostering?*

Are you willing to accept a dog with a history of neglect/abuse or behavior problems that will require extra love, attention and/or training?*

YesNo

Are you wiling to accept a dog with a physical handicap or injury that might require special care, vet appointments, and/or administering medication?*

YesNo

APAC requires the following:

Foster must make a commitment to keep the foster dog they agree to take in until that dog is adopted. This time can be very short, or it could be much longer than expected.

Foster must be able to take the foster dog to appropriate appointments at our vet, Animal Medical Care, in Temple, Texas for basic vetting and spay/neuter appointments.

Foster must be able to attend at least one adoption event per month at the Temple Petsmart. Events are held on the weekends, typically the first and third Saturday.

Foster must provide pictures and biographical information on their foster dog for social media posts to help in finding a great home for the foster dog.

APAC provides:

APAC covers the cost of basic vetting - rabies vaccine, parvo and distemper vaccines, heartworm test, microchip and heartworm prevention. Foster is able to make this appointment at their earliest convenience or as a walk in to our vet. All vetting is to be done at our vet in Temple, Texas - Animal Medical Care. There will be no reimbursement for care provided by a different vet without prior approval.

APAC covers the cost of spay/neuter surgery and this appointment is made for the foster by an APAC representative.

APAC covers other needed vetting with prior approval.

APAC can assist with food and we will ask for donations if needed.

APAC can assist with other supplies such as bedding, puppy pads, kennels, collars, leashes etc. Some of which we will need to ask for donations if there is a need.

The APAC team will offer encouragement and advice to help fosters be successful.

Do you have any limitations or concerns regarding dogs you can foster and/or the ability to meet the requirements above?*

YesNo

If yes, please explain:

Do you live in a*

HouseApartmentCondoOther

If Other, please describe:

Do you Rent or Own:*

RentOwn

If you rent, you must provide name and phone number of your landlord so we can confirm permission to foster on the property:

Do you have a fenced yard?*

YesNo

Please describe fence height and type of material:

Are their children in your household?*

YesNo

If yes, please list the ages of the children:

Where do you plan to keep your foster during the day?*

Where do you plan to keep your foster at night?*

Approximately how many hours a day will your foster be alone?*

If the foster disobeys, what is your plan for discipline/reprimanding?*

Are you willing to work with/train your foster dog:*

Have you ever had to give up a pet:*

YesNo

If yes, please explain why and to whom you gave the pet:

Are all of the pets in your household current on vaccinations?*

YesNoN/A - no pets in the home

Are all cats in your household tested for Feline Leukemia/FIV?*

YesNoN/A - no cats

Are all the dogs and cats in your household spayed/neutered?*

YesNoN/A - no dogs are cats

Have any pets in your household been diagnosed with the following:*

HeartwormsDistemperParvovirusNone of the above

Are all of the dogs in your household on heartworm prevention:*

YesNoN/A - no dogs in the home

What type of heartworm prevention is used?*

What type of flea prevention is used in your household?*

Please list all pets currently living at your address:

	Species	Pet Name	Breed	Age	Years Owned
Pet 1
Pet 2
Pet 3
Pet 4
Pet 5

Please provide the name, phone number and address of your veterinarian:

Are you willing to take the foster dog to APAC's veterinarian Animal Medical Care, for it's initial check-up, vaccines, and any follow up visits if necessary?*

YesNo

Do you understand that exposing the pet to potential adopters is vital to the success of our program and your cooperation in making your foster dog available to be seen is required? *We ask for your foster to attend at least one adoption event per month and to make an effort to attend other events. We further ask to make the pets available to be visited by potential adopters. Visits outside of events will be by appointment only and can take place at the pet's home or a mutually agreed upon location (i.e. public park, Petsmart, Dog Park, etc.)**

YesNo

Do you understand that you will receive no reimbursement for any expenses you incur in the care or treatment of your foster unless such care and treatment is pre-authorized by the program coordinator or designated APAC representative?*

YesNo

Do you understand, that if approved to foster, APAC is the legal guardian of the pet and will make all decisions regarding adoption placement, medical treatment (except emergency care) and APAC retains the right to remove the pet from foster care as it sees fit?*

YesNo

Do you understand that APAC Volunteers may make a home visit, by appointment, to survey the accommodations available for the potential foster animals in your home?*

YesNo

I have answered all questions truthfully and completely. I understand and agree that I receive foster dogs at my own risk. I understand that animals can be unpredictable in various situations and such behavior can result in injury to me, others in my household or my personal property, including death. On behalf of myself, my heirs, and personal representatives I hereby release and hold harmless Association for Pet Adoption Center (APAC), it's Board of Directors, agents, and other volunteers from any and all claims, causes of action or demands of any nature or cause connected to my volunteer service. I can return, to APAC, dogs for which APAC has asked me to provide care. I will not give away, sell or adopt out the foster animal without permission from an APAC officer or designated representative. I agree to care for the foster animal as if it were my own, to provide food, water, love, exercise, medical attention and companionship.

Your signature*

Date*

Date

Signature of Spouse or Roommate

Date

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Pet Ownership History