DSR Foster Application

Primary Foster

First NameLast Name

E-mail

example@example.com

Phone Number - Home

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Phone Number - Cellular

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Date of Birth

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

How long have you lived at your current residence?

Do you:

Other

If Renting: Please indicate landlord contact information (Name, Phone, Email)

We must see a lease or agreement that pets are allowed and what breeds are allowed.

If Renting: Please provide a lease or agreement that pets are allowed and what breeds are allowed, as well as Pet Deposit/Rent Amount (comment below with details and if provided)

Please list your addresses for last 5 years:

Primary place of employment: Where do you work and how long have you worked there?

Please List all People Living in the Household (Include Name, Relationship, Gender and Age)

Does anyone in your household have allergies to animals?

Other

Are all members of your household agreeable to Fostering a Dog?

Please List any Pets you have Living or Deceased (Please include Name, Breed, Age, Altered/Intact, Male/Female, Vet if different than below, and if up to date on Vaccines and Heartworm prevention):

Co-Foster Information if applicable (first and last name, date of birth, email, phone number, place of employment):

Would you be willing to have Dugger's Safehouse Rescue call your veterinarian for a reference check? (Please authorize vet to speak with us)

Veterinarian Name

First NameLast Name

Veterinarian Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Veterinarian Phone Number

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Previous veterinarians (Name, Phone, Email):

We must see a lease or agreement that pets are allowed and what breeds are allowed.

Please indicate the name of dog or describe the type of dog you are willing to foster (Please include breed, personality traits, energy level, hypoallergenic)

How soon can you take the animal home if not immediate?

Are you willing to take your foster dog to vet appointments at a convenient time for you?

If No please explain

Are you willing and able to medicate your foster, even if it is just a monthly heartworm preventative?

We cannot guarantee a dog to be housebroken, are you equipped to train with love and patience?

What will you do if this dog eliminates inside your home?

Have you had any experience with with an emotionally or physically neglected or abused dog?

If Yes please explain

Are you physically able to take a dog outside to eliminate?

Are you willing to use a crate for a dog if recommended?

Do you have a fenced yard? (If not, dog must be on lead at all times outside, unless at a dog park where it is allowed.)

If fenced, please give details on kind, height, are gates locked or lockable?

What type of outdoor shelter will the dog always have access to? *DogHouse, Garage, Barn, Waterproof Canopy, Enclosed Porch, None*

Will the dog ever be outdoors unattended?

Other

How many hours in a day would the foster be left alone?

Where will the animal be left when home alone? Crated, Outdoors, Free Roam of House, Specific Room

What are your plans to exercise your foster? Please list any parks nearby or trails, how many walks a day, activities such as agility or enrichment:

What will you do if this dog chews something up?

In the event you become unable to care for this dog, who will care for them?

Have you or anyone in your household been convicted of a crime against animals or children? If yes, please explain:

Reference #1 (Full name, phone number):

Reference #2 (Full name, phone number):

Do you agree? All household pets must meet the following criteria ✓ Current on all Vaccinations ✓ On flea & heartworm preventative ✓ Heartworm tested within the last 12months ✓ Spayed or Neutered (Some Exceptions)

Other

Do you agree to contact your landlord to ensure pets are allowed?

I understand that I am not guaranteed the animal I want to Foster:

Will you allow Duggers safehouse to do a home inspection?

Checklist

• I have provided a copy of my Driver’s License or Photo ID

• Is the correct address listed on the Driver’s License or Photo ID?

• I have provided a copy of Driver’s License or Photo ID for all other adults residing in the home

Email all other documents requested to duggersafehouserescue@gmail.com with your name and name of animal you are interested in.

By sending this electronically, I acknowledge that I have completely read this questionnaire and comprehend it fully.

By signing below, I certify that the information I have given is true and I recognize that any misrepresentation of the facts may result in my losing privilege of fostering a pet from Duggers safehouse. I authorize investigation of all statements on this application. Furthermore, I understand and accept that the foster decision depends upon many factors including, but not limited to, the compatibility of the family and home to the individual dog or cat, and other applications received on the dog or cat. I understand and accept that it is Dugger Safehouse prerogative to decide which home is most appropriate for the individual dog or cat, and therefore, I will not take issue with the decision. Unless otherwise indicated by Duggers safehouse, I may be considered for another dog or cat. I hereby sign this agreement under my own free will.

Your name (first and last)

Signature

Date

MM·DD·YYYY

Co-Applicant name (if applicable)

An Open Letter To The People Who Tell Me To Adopt My Foster Dogs

Written by: Levity Tomkinson

Fostering dogs is an integral part of animal rescue. Not only does it help the foster dog learn the proper skills and behavior to be successfully adopted, it also allows more dogs to be saved. The need for foster parents is apparent as it seems that any shelter or rescue can always accept more foster homes. We love our foster dogs just as much as we love our own dogs.
We will do anything in our capacity to ensure that our foster dogs are successfully prepared for life with and the transition to another family.
We cry, out of sadness – because we love them so – and joy – because we love them so – at the thought of our dogs moving onto their furever families.
We gladly accept the immense and deeply gratifying work – emotionally, physically, mentally and even sometimes financially – that comes with being a foster parent.
We understand and do not take lightly the incredible trust that is placed in us to prepare these dogs for their lives with another family.
We delight in our foster dogs blossoming in our own homes. We delight even more in their growth in their furever homes.
We celebrate our foster dogs’ journey with us with the awareness of what is best for them, which many times involves them being adopted out of our homes.
We do not ask for thanks nor recognition, just for people to be understanding and supportive of our decision to see our foster dogs adopted by another family.
We do not foster because it is easy.
We foster because we know that by doing so, these incredible dogs who we are so lucky to share in a part of their lives, are given a chance to not only live but to thrive and to know the joys of love and life with a family permanently.
We believe that it is an honor to be a foster parent – and it is.

Foster Application

Checklist

Confidentiality

Liability

An Open Letter To The People Who Tell Me To Adopt My Foster Dogs